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MasterPackage for Media Companies

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Where cover connects’

We believe businesses deserve cover that connects.  That’s why we have industry specialists in underwriting, risk engineering and claims who can see the big picture. They understand the risks across your sector and connect different types of cover and services together to match your businesses’ needs.  It means less chance of policy gaps and overlap, because everything joins up – like it should. Chubb Industry Practices is all about providing tailored, specialist insurance solutions with capabilities and products that evolve to meet the changing risks of each industry.

EXPERTS IN MEDIA INSURANCE

Tailored packages for media companies and a dedicated team who specialise in media insurance

Our media insurance products and services offer coverage and extensions tailored to your specific needs. As well as dedicated underwriters and highly experienced claims teams, we also partner with expert third parties to deliver specialist value-add services.

RISK SCENARIOS

Who it’s for

Businesses we insure include:

  • Advertising agents 
  • Marketing and digital marketing consultants 
  • Market research 
  • Graphic design 
  • Public relations 
  • Brand development and corporate identity consultants 
  • Newspapers, magazines and periodicals 
  • Radio and television 
  • Sound recording studios 
  • Book publishing

What it covers

Our media insurance offering can provide the following coverages:

  • Professional indemnity
  • Cyber
  • Property damage
  • Business interruption
  • Terrorism in Great Britain
  • Employers’ liability
  • Public and products liability
  • Legal expenses
  • Employee crime
  • Cancellation of event
  • Marine cargo
  • Kidnap and extortion expenses
Why Chubb?
Why Chubb?

We know media – and care about your business

Whether your business is big or small, Chubb is there for you. Our breadth of experience in media insurance means we can provide the guidance and service you need, whenever you need it, wherever you may be. 

Partnership that’s personal 
We work to understand your business and where you’re heading so we can be proactive about meeting your needs. We invest in getting to know you, your team and your customers. The goal: to help you see ahead, be ahead and stay ahead.

 

Creative problem-solving
Insurance isn’t one-size-fits-all – and neither is our approach. Our playbook is always evolving because we’re always helping clients avoid risk in smarter ways. That means we bring the latest thinking and a fresh perspective to solving your challenges.

 

Unmatched expertise and financial strength
We’ve served clients and partnered with leading organisations for more than 200 years. Our longevity, expertise and financial strength are the bedrock of our business. 

Insights & Resources

Digital Transformation: Mitigating Risks in a Shifting Media Landscape

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How we can support our brokers

Hear more from Mat Morrison, Senior Underwriter – Technology and Media and Emma Pearson-Winstone, Deputy Regional Team Leader, Claims

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FAQs
FAQs

The fast paced and innovative nature of the media industry generates unique exposures. When trying to deliver against the pressure of a deadline, designing that perfect pitch, or getting the content just right mistakes can happen which can result in financial loss. Our MasterPackage for Media Companies has been designed with the needs of the media industry in mind ensuring there are no gaps in cover. 

Those in the media industry face a number of risks which requires specialist cover, and each segment of the media industry has its own risks:

  • Publishing: Claim from a politician citing breach of privacy as a result of a story published.
  • Advertising Agency:  An online advert produced for a client uses hashtags which another company claims as their own.
  • Web Design: A website refresh is alleged to use graphics and design copied from a competitor.
  • Post Production: A promotional video, developed by an outsource partner, is sent to a client which contains audio out of sync with the visual and other defects requiring extensive re-work
  • Regulatory Infringement: A brochure developed for customers makes comparative statements about competitors which triggers a regulatory investigation.

Our policy has been designed to meet a range of risks faced by those in the industry, leaving your clients to focus on what they do best.

We understand the risks faced by those in the media industry media industry from issues surrounding ever changing privacy laws to the more traditional risks of defamation and intellectual property infringement.

The core of the product is built around media liability which provides cover for:

  • Defamation
  • Intellectual property rights
  • Breach of privacy
  • Breach of confidentiality
  • Dishonesty of employee
  • Loss of documents
  • Subpoena costs
  • Mitigation expenses such as reshoot/rectification costs
  • Breach of advertising codes
  • Retraction demands/withdrawal costs
  • Confidential sources

Moreover, our MasterPackage for Media Companies provides a range of additional coverage and can be adapted to meet your clients’ needs:

  • Property damage and business interruption
  • Public and products liability
  • Cyber
  • Terrorism
  • Employers’ liability
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Chubb has been offering comprehensive media insurance solutions to our clients for many years. As part of our Industry Practices model, you and your clients can benefit from a dedicated team who specialise in media. This includes support from specialist risk engineers covering all aspects of the risks faced by your media clients. Moreover, at Chubb we are specialists in developing coverage for large clients with multinational exposures.

Our Industry Practices model brings together Chubb’s specialist capabilities in underwriting, risk engineering, claims management and multinational servicing into one client-focused media proposition.

Brokers and clients will also have access to our award-winning multinational platform - Worldview

Our media proposition covers all segments of the media market including advertising, broadcasting, film and TV and publishing. We can provide a solution that meets your clients’ needs. Businesses we can insure include but are not limited to:

  • Advertising agents
  • Marketing and digital marketing consultants
  • Market research
  • Graphic design
  • Public relations
  • Brand development and corporate identity consultants
  • Newspapers, magazines and periodicals
  • Radio and television
  • Sound recording studios
  • Book publishing
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