“When it comes to film, I have a habit of insuring the ‘previously uninsurable.’”
- Shel Bachrach
Motion Pictures & TV
Shel Bachrach is one of the most recognizable names in Film and Television Production Insurance. We have been involved with history’s most acclaimed Stars, Productions, and Studios.
Discover why TV and Film’s biggest stars rely on Shel Bachrach.
We provide the following Production Package coverages:
Animal Mortality
Cast Insurance
Completion Bonds
Commercial/Non-owned Automobile
Essential Element
Extra Expense
Faulty Film, Tape, Processing, Editing
Miscellaneous Equipment
Negative Film / VideoProps, Sets, Wardrobe
Third Party Property Damage
Commercial Packages may be written to include:
Business Personal property
Data & Media
General Liability
Hired & Non-owned Automobile
Additional coverages available:
Non-Appearance
Non-owned Aircraft
Watercraft Liability
Weather Insurance
Workers Compensation
Employment Related Practices
Errors & Omissions
Event Cancellation
Extended CastGuild Travel Accident
International Medical
Unique Cases:
Insured against Drug-related filming delays
For stars in The People vs. Larry Flint
Insured the following people on their last pictures
Sir David Lean
Burt Lancaster
John Houston
Other Insurances
Since being recognized in the 1990 Guinness Book Of World Records for the largest Life and Disability Policy ever written, Shel has been widely regarded as a leading expert in Life and Disability Insurance for high net worth individuals. Shel has insured some of the world's most successful business people, delivering comprehensive and effective policies that protect them from unique and previously “uninsurable” circumstances. We are committed to building long term relationships with our clients and/or their advisors.
Life
Insurance
Accidental death
Confidential Life
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
Permanent & Term Tax Deferred Annuities
Disability
Insurance
Salary Continuation
High Limit Disability
Key Person Disability
Contract
Indemnification
When in doubt, we make sure potential losses will be compensated. Contract Indemnification is also known as a “hold harmless provision.” We know that each case is unique, and we specialize in providing creative solutions. Let us know what you’re looking for.
Expert Witness
Bachrach has appeared as an expert witness in Los Angeles County and Federal Court on Liability Insurance, including Errors & Omissions, Directors & Officers and Employment Practices Liability.
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