The use of animals as onscreen performers creates many
interesting legal, risk and insurance
issues for production companies. Animals are used in almost every kind of
production including; movies, advertising, documentaries, print and more.
Technology has allowed production companies to use fewer
animals such as; the 2011 movie The Rise of The Planet of The Apes
starred no real animal’s actors. In addition animal rights groups have continued
to urge film makers to follow current rules regarding the treatment of animals
during production.
Can You Insure
Animals?
Animal Mortality
insurance will pay an agreed value for your animal if it dies from any
accidental or natural cause. This coverage protects you against loss as a
result of a variety of perils, including fire, lightning, windstorm, hail,
theft, collision, upset while in transit, accidental shooting, and
drowning. Plus, it pays the agreed value
of the animal actor if death was caused by one of the perils listed on the
policy.
The staff at John Hart Insurance has over 60 years combined
experience in the field of entertainment insurance. We focus exclusively on understanding the
unique needs of motion picture, television, video, music and theatrical
companies.
