Specializing in Event, Film, Video, and Television Insurance Programs & Payroll Services

Calico Creek Entertainment Insurance Services provides comprehensive insurance solutions tailored for short-term or annually renewable terms. Our offerings encompass a wide array of coverages essential for the planning, development, production, and exhibition of events, film, video, television, and related media projects. From pre-production to post-production and exhibition, we safeguard all stages of the production cycle. Furthermore, we extend our expertise to other industries, offering insurance and payroll services for small businesses outside the realm of entertainment, as well as personalized insurance solutions to meet individual needs.

What is the Short-Term Production Program?

A single-term policy for smaller productions with flexible coverage selection. The full array of insurance coverages at competitive premiums for productions with budgets up to $1,000,000 and duration up to 60 days.

The following represents a list of eligible production types.

Cast Extra Expense

Coverage options include blanket coverage with sickness (no medicals required), blanket coverage without sickness, and family bereavement. Cast limits available are 100%, 75%, 50% and 25% of Gross Production Cost.

Stunts, Animals, and Precision Driving

Stunts, animals, and precision driving scenes are available as a buyback option. 

How to include Stunts:

The following represents a list of eligible stunt types:

What is the Production Portfolio Program?

A single-term policy for small to mid-sized productions with optional overseas scenes. The full array of insurance coverages at competitive premiums for a single production or series with budgets up to $30 million and a duration of up to 12 months.

The following represents a list of eligible production types.

Cast Extra Expense

Coverage options include blanket coverage with sickness (no medicals required), blanket coverage without sickness, and family bereavement. Cast limits available are 100%, 75%, 50% and 25% of Gross Production Cost.

Stunts, Animals, and Precision Driving

Stunts, animals, and precision driving scenes are available as a buyback option. 

How to include Stunts:

The following represents a list of eligible stunt types:

What is the DICE/Annual Production Program?

A renewable, annual policy for the filmmaker continuously involved in film production. Provides the full array of insurance coverages for Annual Productions and DICE risks. 

The following represents a list of eligible production types.

Cast Extra Expense

Coverage options include blanket coverage with sickness (no medicals required), blanket coverage without sickness, and family bereavement. Cast limits available are 100%, 75%, 50% and 25% of Gross Production Cost.

Stunts, Animals, and Precision Driving

Stunts, animals, and precision driving scenes are available as a buyback option. 

How to include Stunts:

The following represents a list of eligible stunt types:

What is the Foreign Production Program?

A single-term policy for a film production or scene taking place overseas. The full array of insurance coverages at competitive premiums for a single foreign production of any budget, up to 12 months in duration.

To be eligible for Foreign Production Package:

The following represents a list of eligible production types.

What is the Entertainment Equipment Floater Program?

All risk, worldwide coverage for scheduled entertainment-related equipment including Cameras, Production, Editing, Musical, Theatrical, and miscellaneous items. Ideal for individuals or businesses that own and operate equipment, such as camera operators, sound mixers, editors, composers, and other crew.

Equipment Categories

What is the Multimedia Production E&O Program?

The Multimedia Producer Errors & Omissions Insurance Policy protects the production and/or distribution company from various lawsuits that allege:

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility requirements for the Multimedia Production E&O program include:

Coverages

Coverages available through the Multimedia Production E&O program include:

Eligible Productions

The following production types and/or operations are eligible under the program::

What is the Blanket DICE E&O Program?

The Blanket DICE Errors & Omissions Insurance Policy provides coverage on a blanket and unscheduled basis for eligible production types. The policy protects the protects the production and/or distribution company from various lawsuits that allege:

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility requirements for the Blanket DICE Production E&O program include:

Coverages

Coverages available through the Blanket DICE E&O program include:

Eligible Productions

The following production types and/or operations are eligible under the program:

For any individual production not indicated above, coverage may be purchased via a separate Multimedia Production E&O policy.

What is the Acquisition, Development, & Film Library E&O Program?

The Acquisition, Development, and Film Library Errors & Omissions Insurance Policy provides coverage:

The policy protects the production and/or distribution company from various lawsuits that allege:

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility requirements for the Acquisition, Development and Film Library E&O program include:

Coverages

Coverages available through the Acquisition, Development and Film Library E&O program include:

About the Acquisition & Development Component

Acquisition & Development of projects are covered on a blanket basis whilst the project is in the acquisition and development stages of the production cycle.  The Acquisition & Development coverage for a given project terminates when either of the following occur:

When either of the above occur, the Acquisition & Development policy continues in force for other projects that remain in the acquisition and/or development phase.  However, productions that have commenced principal photography or live theatrical productions that have commenced rehearsals should purchase coverage via a separate Multimedia Production E&O policy.

About the Film Library Component

The Film Library provides coverage on a Scheduled basis for projects:

What is the Annual Special Event Program?

Coverage for a Single Event.  Over 200 types of events.  No attendance maximum.  Maximum event duration is 90 days.

  

Event classes include: Film Premieres, Film Festivals, After Parties, Industry Mixers, Tradshows, and many more.


Coverages Available

Coverages available through the Single Special Event Insurance Program include:

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Single Special Event Insurance Program, your event must:

What is the Single Special Event Program?

Coverage for a Single Event.  Over 200 types of events.  No attendance maximum.  Maximum event duration is 90 days.

  

Event classes include: Film Premieres, Film Festivals, After Parties, Industry Mixers, Tradshows, and many more.


Coverages Available

Coverages available through the Single Special Event Insurance Program include:

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Single Special Event Insurance Program, your event must:

What is the Foreign Special Event Program?

Coverage for a Single Event.  Over 200 types of events.  No attendance maximum.  Maximum event duration is 90 days.

  

Event classes include: Film Premieres, Film Festivals, After Parties, Industry Mixers, Tradshows, and many more.


Coverages Available

Coverages available through the Single Special Event Insurance Program include:

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Single Special Event Insurance Program, your event must:

What is the Vendors & Exhibitors Program?

Coverage for a Single Event.  Over 200 types of events.  No attendance maximum.  Maximum event duration is 90 days.

  

Event classes include: Film Premieres, Film Festivals, After Parties, Industry Mixers, Tradshows, and many more.


Coverages Available

Coverages available through the Single Special Event Insurance Program include:

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Single Special Event Insurance Program, your event must:

What other types of business insurance do you offer?

We offer insurance for businesses outside the realm of entertainment. 


Both existing business and startups are eligible.


Categories and Classes

Major Categories


Sampling of Class Codes


and over 200 additional businesses.


Policy Types

What personal insurance options do you offer?

We offer personal insurance to cover your individual and family needs. 



Policy Types

How do I get a quote?

To receive a quote, please click on the appropriate link below to complete an online application.

Note: Remember to answer all pertinent questions in detail will speed up the quoting process. Leaving questions unanswered will slow it down and may delay receiving a quote.

*We provide quick turnaround with the 1-5-1 Promise. Submit an application by 1:00 pm Eastern Time and receive a quote by 5:00 PM Eastern Time the same day or submit an application by 5:00 pm Eastern Time and receive a quote by 1:00 PM Eastern Time the next day, excluding weekends and holidays. The 1-5-1 Promise does not apply to Multimedia Production E&O, Blanket DICE E&O, Acquisition, Development, & Film Library E&O, and certain other insurance program types. Please allow 2 to 3 business days.  

Cast Medical Coverage

Once you complete the Short-Term Productions, the Production Portfolio, or the DICE/Annual Productions online application and you would like to include coverage for Cast Medical, please download the supplemental application for the artist or the artist's legal guardian and physician to complete. Once completed, please email it to underwriting@calicocreek.us.

How do I file a claim related to any Production Program and any Event Program?

Workers' Compensation Claims

Workers' Compensation claims consist of injury to your compensated and non-compensated employees and volunteers. Workers' Compensation claims will be handled directly between the insurance carrier and the insured. The claimant or insured shall contact the carrier directly and reference the policy number. Download the claims form to complete. Once completed, please email it to the insurance carrier directly.


For Short-Term Productions, Production Portfolio, DICE/Annual Productions, and Special Events, please contact:

Zurich North America

Phone: (800) 987-3373

Fax: (877) 962-2567

Email: usz_carecenter@zurichna.com


For Foreign Productions, please contact:

Chubb

Phone: (866) 809-0396 x6400

Fax: (866) 635-5687

Email: usi-firstnoticeofloss@ace-ina.com

Accident Medical, Guild Travel Accident, or Volunteer Accident Claims

For accident medical claims, guild travel accident claims, or volunteer accident claims relating to Short-Term Productions, Production Portfolio, DICE/Annual Productions, Foreign Productions, and Special Events, please download the claims form to complete. Once completed, please email it to info@CambridgeAdministrators.com.

All Other Business Claims

For any type of other incident in which a claim might be filed, please fill out the appropriate online form below. 


Please be prepared to provide as much information as available, including but not limited to:

How do I file a claim related to Multimedia Production E&O, Blanket DICE E&O, and Acquisition, Development, & Film Library E&O Program?

Coming Soon

How do I file a claim related to other types of business insurance?

Coming Soon

How do I file a claim related to personal insurance?

Coming Soon

How to contact us?

Cell/Text: (252) 342-6201

Email: info@calicocreek.us

Mailing Address: PO Box 2218, Morehead City, NC 28557

How do I credit you in our film, video, or television production?

*Optional. If providing, please credit as follows:

Insurance Services Provided By

Calico Creek Entertainment Insurance Services


Insurance Broker

John Kearns

 

Insurance Underwritten By

Refer to your policy documents or the insurers listed on your certificate of insurance.