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Summer blockbusters pose unique insurance risks with major stunts and action sequences

Fireman's Fund Insurance Company | Novato, Kalifornien | Jul 17, 2012

Traditionally, movie studios release their big budget action-oriented films during the summer and some of this year's highly anticipated movies, such as "Avengers," "Men in Black 3," "The Amazing Spider-Man," and "The Dark Knight Rises," are insured by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company.

"Summer films typically include action-oriented, big budget films and while fans enjoy watching these movies most aren't aware of the risks involved when filming major stunts, explosions, fight scenes and car chases, which can contribute appreciably to a film's overall risk," said Lauren Bailey, vice president of entertainment at Fireman's Fund.

With nearly 90 years of experience insuring everything from independent films to major blockbusters, Fireman’s Fund’s entertainment division is dedicated to helping producers and studios shoot the movie on-time, safely and within budget. This is done by analyzing risks and finding creative solutions to address specific exposures.

Fireman's Fund has a dedicated claims and risk services team that works closely with movie studios to review scripts in advance to discuss what elements are planned and collaborate on the safest way to film those scenes.

"As the insurer, we're most concerned with understanding all of the safety measures in place and we work collaboratively to create a safe environment that reduces the risk for everyone involved," said Paul Holehouse, entertainment risk consultant at Fireman's Fund.

As the industry leader, Fireman's Fund helps production companies manage unexpected risks by working closely to help protect the safety of all participants while still achieving the director's artistic vision.

Movie studios must also protect themselves from a variety of insurance risks and liabilities to their cast members, crew and the production process during the filming process. As the industry leader, Fireman's Fund helps production companies manage unexpected risks by working closely to help protect the safety of all participants while still achieving the director's artistic vision.

"Delays can cost a production millions of dollars if a cast member becomes injured and is unable to work, costing up to 250,000 US-dollars a day for a major budget film," said Wendy Diaz, entertainment underwriting director at Fireman's Fund. "Filming in international locations also poses a variety of challenges, including the set, transportation of film equipment and costumes, and the potential for dealing with illness in a foreign location."

Upcoming summer films insured by Fireman's Fund include:

  • "Red Lights" with Sigourney Weaver and Robert De Niro
  • "The Dark Knight Rises" directed by Christopher Nolan starring Christian Bale, Liam Neeson and Morgan Freeman
  • "Step Up Revolution" with Kathryn McCormick, Ryan Guzman and Adam G. Sevani
  • "Total Recall" starring Colin Farrell and Bokeem Woodbine
  • "The Bourne Legacy" featuring Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz and Edward Norton
  • "Red Hook Summer" directed by Spike Lee
  • "The Expendables 2" starring Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • "Sparkle" featuring Jordin Sparks and Whitney Houston
  • "Premium Rush" starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt
  • "The Apparition" written and directed by Todd Lincoln
  • "The Possession" with Natasha Calis and Kyra Sedgwick
  • "Gangster Squad" featuring Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone
  • "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" starring Emma Watson and Logan Lerman

Diese Filme erscheinen in Kürze und wurden ebenfalls von Fireman's Fund gedeckt:

  • "Red Lights" mit Sigourney Weaver and Robert De Niro
  • "The Dark Knight Rises" von Regisseur Christopher Nolan mit Christian Bale, Liam Neeson und Morgan Freeman in den Hauptrollen
  • "Step Up 4" mit Kathryn McCormick, Ryan Guzman und Adam G. Sevani
  • "Total Recall" mit Colin Farrell und Bokeem Woodbine
  • "Das Bourne Vermächtnis" mit Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz und Edward Norton
  • "Red Hook Summer" von Regisseur Spike Lee
  • "The Expendables 2" mit Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis und Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • "Sparkle" mit Jordin Sparks und Whitney Houston
  • "Premium Rush" mit Joseph Gordon-Levitt
  • "The Apparition", Drehbuchautor und Regisseur Todd Lincoln
  • "The Possession" mit Natasha Calis und Kyra Sedgwick
  • "Gangster Squad" mit Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling und Emma Stone
  • "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" mit Emma Watson und Logan Lerman

 
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