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Production Insurance
Comprehensive insurance solutions for film productions in New York.
Production insurance guards against the money risks built into filmmaking. In New York, workers' compensation through the NYS Workers' Compensation Board is a must. Filming at sites run by NYC Parks, the MTA, and private building owners each brings its own insurance needs.
We set up production insurance through New York brokers who focus on film and television coverage. Our team arranges policies that meet NYS workers' compensation rules and MOME permit insurance mandates. Each policy also covers the exact certificate of insurance that building owners and city agencies ask for.
Capabilities
Complete Insurance Solutions
Expert production insurance protecting your cast, crew, equipment, and operations.
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Production Coverage
- Cast insurance
- Negative/media coverage
- Props & sets
- Extra expense
- Errors & omissions
Complete Protection
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Equipment Insurance
- Camera equipment
- Lighting & grip
- Sound equipment
- Specialty gear
- Hired equipment
Gear Protection
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Crew Coverage
- Workers compensation
- Employer liability
- Travel insurance
- Medical coverage
- Accident insurance
Team Safety
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Liability Insurance
- Public liability
- Property damage
- Third party coverage
- Location liability
- Vehicle insurance
Risk Protection
Professional Insurance Services
Comprehensive Coverage
Custom insurance packages covering all production risks from cast and equipment to liability and errors & omissions.
New York Compliance
All coverage meets New York regulatory requirements including mandatory employer liability and location-specific requirements.
Claims Support
Full claims management from initial reporting through resolution, advocating for your interests with insurers.
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Why Us
Why Choose Fixers in New York for Insurance
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Specialized Expertise
Our entertainment insurance pros know the unique risks and cover needs of film work.
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International Coverage
We reach global insurance markets, so your cover is honored by shoots and sites worldwide.
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Competitive Rates
Our ties with top insurers win strong pricing while the cover quality stays high.
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Full Service
We handle the full insurance job, from first placement through claims support and policy admin.
Our Insurance Process
Risk Assessment
We study your production's insurance needs based on scope, sites, and the work planned.
Coverage Design
We design a custom insurance package that gives full cover tuned to your budget.
Placement
We place the cover with entertainment insurers who know the field and secure strong rates and terms.
Production Support
Our team gives ongoing support, from certificates and claims help to cover changes.
On Location
Coverage built around MOME, NYC Parks and MTA permit demands
Production insurance in New York follows some of the strictest certificate rules anywhere. NYS workers' compensation through the Workers' Compensation Board is a must for any production that hires crew in the state. MOME permit COIs must name New York City and its agencies as extra insured at a $1M general liability minimum. Shoots inside Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Domino Park or any NYC Parks site carry their own indemnity terms.
MTA shoots on subway, Metro-North or LIRR property need dedicated rider language. Port Authority shoots at JFK, LaGuardia, Newark or the bridges and tunnels call for higher limits. Private Class A buildings across Midtown and Hudson Yards often ask for $5M to $10M umbrellas before they grant access. We place each policy through the entertainment houses that know this ground — Front Row Insurance, Reel Media, Allianz Entertainment, Lockton Entertainment — so the cover truly matches the permits.
On the production side our cover spans cast insurance for SAG-AFTRA principals, negative and faulty stock, props and sets, and errors and omissions. It also includes gear floaters for rentals out of Brooklyn and Long Island City gear houses, car coverage for Teamsters Local 817 transport, and aerial endorsements when drones or helicopters clear FAA airspace.
Certificates issue inside twenty-four hours for permits, building managers, NYC Parks, MTA and FDNY film safety officers. Our team keeps a live tracker of project-exact COIs. That way the same policy can cover a Steiner Studios stage day, a Brooklyn Bridge picture car and a Coney Island boardwalk shot in the same week. When a claim does open — gear loss, weather cancellation, cast injury, third-party damage — we run the records, push the carrier, and keep the producer focused on the shoot rather than the paperwork.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What insurance do I need for filming in New York?
The basics are public liability, gear coverage, and often cast insurance. We review your exact production and advise full cover that can add workers compensation, car insurance, and E&O as needed.
How quickly can you arrange insurance?
Standard production packages can be placed within 24-48 hours. Complex shoots or special cover may take a bit more time. We issue certificates of insurance within 24 hours of binding.
Does New York production insurance differ from other countries?
New York has its own rules, such as required employer liability coverage, and some sites call for higher public liability limits. We make sure all cover meets New York rules.
How do you handle claims?
We give full claims support, from first reporting and records help to advocacy with insurers. Our goal is a fast outcome with little disruption to your production.
Related Services
Productions in New York that need this often pair it with Filming Permits & Licenses, Contract Management Services, and Health & Safety Compliance for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Safety Officers.
On Set
Ready to Protect Your Production?
Comprehensive insurance solutions giving you peace of mind throughout production.