Media & Entertainment
Beware of this sophisticated camera theft scam targeting media production companies
The media production industry thrives on last-minute bookings, tight turnaround times and quick responses – which makes it a perfect target for increasingly sophisticated scams. At Yutree, we want to keep our clients informed of risks like these so you can stay protected, both on and off set. A recent attempted scam aimed at a…
Read MoreManaging risks in film and TV production: A complete guide
The film and TV production industry is one of the most creative, fast-paced and rewarding sectors to work in. Every project brings together talent, technology and ambition to tell stories that entertain, inspire or inform. But behind the scenes, production environments can be unpredictable – filled with tight schedules, technical equipment, high-value assets and, often,…
Read MoreResilience and Innovation: Key insights from PLASA’s Annual Report on the live entertainment technology industry
The live entertainment technology industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the post-COVID era, with strong demand for live experiences fuelling recovery across many areas. However, as the sector regains stability and pushes toward renewed success, it faces new challenges that require a proactive, collaborative approach. According to the latest annual report from our partner the…
Read MoreInsurance for Medical Services in the Film & TV industry
With an increasing focus on health & safety across most industries, the Film & TV sector is not alone in looking to provide high levels of first aid support and health & safety advice to a variety of clients including production companies, events and studios. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has seen a raft…
Read MoreA look at how developments in the insurance world are affecting the Events and Entertainment Sector
With the welcome return of the PLASA London Show only a couple of weeks away, Yutree’s Director Simon Miller takes a look at how developments in the insurance world are affecting the events and entertainment sector, together with our thoughts on some specific areas: Live Events Reinsurance Scheme After many months of lobbying by #WeMakeEvents…
Read MoreFilm & TV sector sees increased cyber exposures as insurance claims rise
The risk of cyber-crime has arguably never been greater for the Film & TV sector. Production companies are handling more sensitive and personal information than ever before and during the pandemic more of this data is stored online. This information can include confidential scripts, addresses and contact details of talent, accounting information and perhaps most…
Read MoreVLOG: Yutree Media Film and TV Sector Insurance Update – March 2021
As we near some of the key dates on the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, we look at what this means for the Film/TV and Entertainment sector. Yutree’s Director Simon Miller answers some of the most ‘commonly asked questions’ we’re asked from an insurance perspective: What are the barriers to events taking place this year…
Read MoreDirectors & Officers Insurance – update for the Media & Entertainment sector
The Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance market, also known as Management Liability, has experienced significant changes since Covid-19 started to affect our way of life almost a year ago. For the Media and Entertainment sector, this has created additional challenges as many in the sector have gone through the painful process of redundancies and trading…
Read MoreMedia & Entertainment industry update – January 2021
The impact of Covid-19 continues to affect the media & entertainment sector to varying degrees. Yutree Director Simon Miller takes a look at how the industry is dealing with the latest lockdown measures, the response from the insurance market and government together with where Yutree can help: Live Events & Theatre Last week’s news that…
Read MoreFilm and TV Production Restart Scheme
We’re delighted to see the UK Government has confirmed £500m of funding to kick start UK film and television production. The fund will essentially provide financial protection for production companies to cover the effects of COVID-19 related costs in the event of cancellation, postponement or abandonment of a production, cover which is not currently available…
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