24 Aug

Posted at 11:07h in A/V Rental House, Business, Cyber Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Film & TV, human resources, Insurance Coverages, Liability, Our Blog, PEO, risk management, staffing by
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Working remotely offers flexibility, but it also expands the ways cyberthreats can reach you. Outside the office, the usual safety nets, namely IT oversight, threat detection tools and physical security, may not be readily available. This, in turn, can permit cybercriminals to exploit potential vulnerabilities...

13 Aug

Posted at 10:41h in A/V Rental House, Business, Film, Film & TV, Insurance Coverages, Liability, Our Blog, risk management, TV and Video, Workers' Compensation by
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Managing risk while controlling overhead is a delicate balance in film and television production. Insurance premiums typically range between 1% and 3% of a production’s total budget, but smart structuring can drastically reduce premiums without sacrificing coverage. Here are 10 actionable strategies to help lower insurance...

22 Jul

Posted at 11:15h in A/V Rental House, Business, Film & TV, human resources, Liability, manufacturing, Our Blog, PEO, Property Coverage, staffing, Warehouse by
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A commercial property loss can come without warning. Whether a fire breaks out overnight, a storm damages the roof or a pipe bursts and floods the building, the hours immediately following a loss have an outsized effect on the outcome of any insurance claim. Missteps...

20 Jul

Posted at 10:09h in A/V Rental House, Business, Film, Film & TV, Insurance Coverages, Liability, Our Blog, Property Coverage, risk management by
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Why Equipment Handed Over Voluntarily Can Result in a Denied Claim Picture this nightmare: A client checks out $150,000 worth of premium anamorphic lenses and camera equipment. Their paperwork is spotless. Their Certificate of Insurance (COI) is valid. Three days later, the return deadline passes. The...

17 Jun

Posted at 09:00h in A/V Rental House, Business, Cyber Liability, Directors And Officers, human resources, Liability, Our Blog, PEO, risk management, staffing by
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The past few years have seen a rapid expansion in artificial intelligence (AI), with many businesses leveraging this technology to automate workflows and administrative tasks, analyze vast amounts of corporate data, and enhance customer service offerings. However, as more businesses integrate AI-powered tools into their...

10 Jun

Posted at 13:49h in A/V Rental House, Business, Cyber Liability, Film, Film & TV, Insurance Coverages, Liability, Our Blog, risk management, TV and Video by
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For decades, the standard playbook for film and television production insurance was predictable. Underwriters looked at physical risks: What happens if a lead actor breaks an ankle? What if a camera crane topples into a lake? What if a freak storm destroys a multi-million-dollar outdoor...

18 May

Posted at 10:44h in A/V Rental House, Business, Film, Film & TV, Our Blog, TV and Video, United States Economy by
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By Chiquita Banks, Esq - BankableBites, 4/14/26 (reposted with permission) For years, the U.S. has watched its own film, and TV productions pack their bags, grab their passports, and head abroad. Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa are winning the global production...

27 Apr

Posted at 10:09h in A/V Rental House, Business, Film & TV, Insurance Coverages, Liability, Our Blog, risk management, Workers' Compensation by
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Hosting concerts or large special events is a major win for community spirit, but from a municipal and legal standpoint, it’s a high-stakes balancing act. Whether a city is the direct organizer or simply the permit-issuer for a third-party promoter, the goal is risk transfer—ensuring...

23 Mar

Posted at 09:47h in A/V Rental House, Business, Film, Film & TV, Our Blog, risk management, TV and Video, Worker-Safety by
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Independent filmmakers and boutique production houses often find that large national insurance brokerages lack the personal touch required for smaller projects. For these creators, the advantage of partnering with a specialized brokerage like Barrow Group lies in receiving a tailored policy rather than a "cookie-cutter"...

26 Feb

Posted at 10:46h in A/V Rental House, Business, Film & TV, human resources, Insurance Coverages, manufacturing, Our Blog, PEO, Property Coverage, risk management, staffing, United States Economy, Worker-Safety by
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As a small or medium-sized business (SMB) owner, running a business in our current inflationary economy is not easy with prices increasing. Unfortunately, with the current insurance hard market, premiums are also increasing, which especially negatively impacts smaller business. To help you mitigate your costs,...