# Performance > Film & Media Insurance ## POSTS - [The Growing Threat to Trading Card Businesses](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/growing-threat-to-trading-card-businesses/):As trading cards gain value, so do the risks. Uncover effective tips for protecting your stock and minimizing losses in this growing market. - [Let's Talk: Personal Accident Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/lets-talk-personal-accident-insurance/):Explore Milo Curran's path into game audio, fueled by a lifelong passion for sound. Learn about his experiences, challenges, and triumphs in the gaming world. - [An end of 2025 wrap up!](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/an-end-of-2025-wrap-up/):As 2025 wraps up, we express gratitude for our team & partners. Discover our journey in supporting creativity, from films to games & more! - [Festive Opening hours](https://www.performance-insurance.com/notification/festive-opening-hours/): - [Finding My Frequency: My Journey into Game Audio](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/finding-my-frequency-my-journey-into-game-audio/):Explore Milo Curran's path into game audio, fueled by a lifelong passion for sound. Learn about his experiences, challenges, and triumphs in the gaming world. - [Let's Talk - Management Liability Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/lets-talk-management-liability-insurance/):Discover the importance of Management Liability Insurance for creative sectors. Protect your leadership and reputation from legal risks and financial instabilit - [Let's Talk - Cyber Liability Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/lets-talk-cyber-liability-insurance/):Don't let cyber threats jeopardize your creative projects. Explore our Cyber Liability Insurance to protect your digital assets and maintain your reputation. - [Short Film Competition 2022 - Winners Announced](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/short-film-competition-2022-winners-announced/):We are delighted to announce the winners of the Short Film Competition 2022. View clips of the entries here. - [That's a wrap! - reflections from The Media Production & Technology Show 2023](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/thats-a-wrap-reflections-from-the-media-production-technology-show-2023/):Here at Performance Film & Media Insurance, we’re incredibly proud to have supported the team behind ‘An Irish Goodbye’, who won the Best Short Film at th - [Performance partners with Film and TV Charity](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/performance-partners-with-film-and-tv-charity/):Performance partners with Film and TV Charity to support happier, healthier film and TV community. Joining forces for social, financial, and mental wellbeing. - [Short Film Competition 2023 - Shortlist Announced](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/short-film-competition-2023-shortlist-announced/):We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the Short Film Competition 2023. View clips of the entries here. - [Short Film Competition 2023 - Winners Announced](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/short-film-competition-2023-winners-announced/):We are delighted to announce the winners of the Short Film Competition 2023. View clips of the entries here. - [Why Film Insurance Matters](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/why-film-insurance-matters/):Protect your film production from unforeseen challenges with Performance. Our tailored coverage keeps your projects on track. - [Triple Exposure - One Year On...](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/triple-exposure-one-year-on/):Triple Exposure is a one-stop shop to make your life as a creator, easier. We look after the financials, the insurance and the legal stuff. - [Why is Film and TV Errors & Omissions (E&O) Insurance important](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/why-is-film-and-tv-errors-omissions-eo-insurance-important/):Protect your film or television project from potential legal claims with E&O Insurance. Learn from high-profile cases with Performance Insurance today. - [Top 10 Must-Have Gadgets for Indie Filmmakers](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/top-10-must-have-gadgets-for-indie-filmmakers/):Discover essential gadgets for indie filmmakers that enhance creativity and elevate your craft. Explore our top 10 must-have tools for every filmmaker today. - [A Spotlight on RD Studios](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/spotlight-on-rd-studios/):Protect your film or television project from potential legal claims with E&O Insurance. Learn from high-profile cases with Performance Insurance today. - [Regina King: From Actress to Acclaimed Director](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/ones-to-watch-regina-king/):Protect your film or television project from potential legal claims with E&O Insurance. Learn from high-profile cases with Performance Insurance today. - [The Film and TV Charity](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/the-film-and-tv-charity/):Protect your film or television project from potential legal claims with E&O Insurance. Learn from high-profile cases with Performance Insurance today. - [Insurance Coverage Essentials for Filmmakers](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/insurance-coverage-essentials-for-filmmakers/):Protect your film or television project from potential legal claims with E&O Insurance. Learn from high-profile cases with Performance Insurance today. - [Industry Spotlight: Sunbelt Rentals](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/industry-spotlight-sunbelt-rentals/):Sunbelt Rentals, a premier equipment rental company, specializes in comprehensive solutions for film & media production across the UK, Ireland, & Europe. - [The Short Film Competition 2024 is now closed!](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/short-film-competition-2024-closed/):The Short Film Competition 2024 is now closed! Thank you to everyone who entered! - [An end of year wrap by our divisional director!](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/an-end-of-year-wrap-by-our-divisional-director/):Discover our divisional director's end-of-year wrap-up, reflecting on client achievements, team growth & exciting events. Thank you for your continued support! - [AI-Driven Post-Production Tools](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/ai-driven-post-production-tools/):Discover how AI-driven tools are revolutionising post-production with faster editing, precise colour grading, and seamless VFX. - [Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC) becomes law](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/independent-film-tax-credit-iftc-becomes-law/):Discover the Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC), providing a 40% rebate on core expenditures for films with budgets up to £15m, effective from April 2024. - [The Evolution of Special Effects](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/the-evolution-of-special-effects/):Explore the evolution of special effects in film, from Méliès' early innovations to CGI blockbusters like Avatar. Discover how they transformed storytelling f - [Top 10 Podcasts for Film Buffs and Industry Insiders](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/top-10-podcasts-for-film-buffs-and-industry-insiders/):Discover the top 10 podcasts for film buffs and industry insides. Dive into filmmaking insights, critiques, & behind-the-scenes stories from the experts! - [That's a wrap - The Short Film Competition 2024!](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/thats-a-wrap-the-short-film-competition-2024/):The Performance Short Film Competition 2024 has come to an end! Discover the winners & join us in thanking all participants for their support. - [Behind the Scenes of Film Financing](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/behind-the-scenes-of-film-financing/):We take a look behind the curtain at the factors and considerations related to financing a film in the UK. - [Christmas Opening Hours](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/christmas-opening-hours/):With Christmas just round the corner, we wanted to share our opening hours over the festive season. - [Cyber Respawn](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/cyber-respawn/):Protect your gaming business from cyber threats with essential cyber insurance. Discover how it safeguards against data breaches, ransomware, and more. - [From Dream to Dev: My Journey with Astral Forge](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/from-dream-to-dev-my-journey-with-astral-forge/):Discover Abbygale Dunn's inspiring journey from gamer to founder of Astral Forge. Learn about her passion for game design and the team's path to success. - [From Streams to Sterling](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/from-streams-to-sterling/):Discover how digital creators are reshaping the UK economy with £2.2 billion in contributions. Learn about essential insurance solutions for your online succes - [Let's talk - Professional Indemnity Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/lets-talk-professional-indemnity-insurance/):Explore Professional Indemnity Insurance and why it's essential for freelancers and agencies. Safeguard your work and finances from unexpected client disputes. - [Spawn Point](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/spawn-point/):Don't let your hard work go to waste! Learn how the right insurance safeguards your gaming project against legal claims and unexpected risks. - [Legal Expenses](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/legal-expenses/):Ensure peace of mind in the creative industry with legal expenses insurance. From contract disputes to debt recovery, safeguard your business today. - [Bugged Out](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/bugged-out/):Game development comes with risks. Understand how coding mistakes can trigger claims and why Professional Indemnity insurance is vital for your peace of mind. - [Charlee Light](https://www.performance-insurance.com/people/charlee-light/): - [Nancy Mackay](https://www.performance-insurance.com/people/nancy-mackay/): - [Macaulay Monahan](https://www.performance-insurance.com/people/macaulay-monahan/): - [Daniel Cramer](https://www.performance-insurance.com/people/daniel-cramer/): - [Beth Urquhart](https://www.performance-insurance.com/people/beth-urquhart/): - [Kirby Payne](https://www.performance-insurance.com/people/kirby-payne/): ## PAGES - [TCG](https://www.performance-insurance.com/games/tcg/):Discover tailored insurance for TCG retailers and collectors at Performance Gaming. Protect your valuable cards from theft, damage, and unexpected losses today! - [Content Creators Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/who-we-cover/content-creators-insurance/):Tailored insurance for content creators and public figures. Protect your brand, income and reputation from cyber risks, defamation, and legal claims with expert - [Short Film Competition 2026 Terms and Conditions](https://www.performance-insurance.com/short-film-competition-2026-terms-and-conditions/):The Performance Short Film Competition 2024 Terms and Conditions - [Short Film Competition](https://www.performance-insurance.com/short-film-competition/):The Short Film Competition started back in 2018 following years of attending events & networking sessions & finding out the challenges that face the industry. - [Home](https://www.performance-insurance.com/):Providing film & media insurance for over 20 years. We take the time to understand your unique requirements so that we can find solutions that are right for you - [Contact Us](https://www.performance-insurance.com/contact-us/):We are always happy to discuss your specific needs with you to ensure you are provided with the correct level of insurance cover. - [Terms of Business Agreement](https://www.performance-insurance.com/terms-of-business-agreement/):This Agreement is between ‘You’ the client or potential client ‘You, Your’ and Howden UK Brokers Limited ‘We, Us, Our’, and applies to all work that - [Games](https://www.performance-insurance.com/games/):At Performance Gaming, we understand that the gaming industry is more than just entertainment, it’s innovation, creativity and passion. - [Games Developers & Publishers Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/games/games-developers-publishers-insurance/):At Performance Film & Media, we provide premium game developers insurance cover. Insurance that provides peace of mind for those in the creative industry. - [Animation Studio Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/who-we-cover/media-insurance/animation-studio-insurance/):We work with leading Insurers who specialise in the media industry & have years of experience of providing animation company insurance & cover for animators. - [Media Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/who-we-cover/media-insurance/):Performance Film & Media is able to provide comprehensive insurance cover to the film and media industry. We have placed cover for a variety of different busine - [Who We Cover](https://www.performance-insurance.com/who-we-cover/):Performance Film & Media provide insurance for those in the performance industry. Whether a Limited Company, Sole Trader, Partnership or Freelancer. - [Our Cover](https://www.performance-insurance.com/our-cover/):Providing insurance policies to cover business interruption, liability, equipment breakdown and much more. Designed for those in the film and media industry. - [Management Liability Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/our-cover/management-liability-insurance/):Protect directors and senior leaders with Management Liability Insurance from Performance. Cover for legal claims, investigations and personal asset protection. - [News & Views](https://www.performance-insurance.com/news-and-views/):Keep up to date with all the latest goings on within the film & media industry with Performance Film & Media News & Views. - [Public Liability Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/our-cover/public-liability-insurance/):Public Liability Insurance provides cover for you in the event that you or your employees cause injury to a Third Party or damage their property. Protecting you - [Professional Indemnity Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/our-cover/professional-indemnity-insurance/):Most contracts will require you to have Professional Indemnity Insurance cover in place. Protect yourself and your business in the event of a claim. - [Producers' Indemnity Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/our-cover/producers-indemnity-insurance/):Following an insured loss, Producers' Indemnity Insurance or Production Cover provides the funds to complete your production, or reimburses what you have spent - [Personal Accident Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/our-cover/personal-accident-insurance/):Should personal income cease due to an accident, personal accident insurance cover can relieve this burden for you and your nominated staff. - [Own Technical Equipment Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/our-cover/own-technical-equipment-insurance/):Own Technical Equipment Insurance will cover you for the repair or replacement for your own equipment purchased, also covering props, costumes and computers. - [Multimedia Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/our-cover/multimedia-insurance/):Multimedia Insurance, also known as All Risks Negatives, protects your actual shot media should it be lost or damaged throughout production. Covers the cost to - [Hired in Equipment Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/our-cover/hired-in-equipment-insurance/):Hired in Equipment Insurance, also known as plant hire, will indemnify you for the repair or replacement of equipment that is hired, leased to or borrowed by yo - [Errors & Omissions Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/our-cover/errors-and-omissions-insurance/):Errors and Omissions Insurance, also known as E & O Insurance, can cover you for defence costs you incur and insures you against damages as a result of a claim. - [Equipment Breakdown Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/our-cover/equipment-breakdown-insurance/):Equipment Breakdown insurance will cover the cost to replace or repair technical equipment should a loss be suffered due to internal breakdown or operator error - [Employers' Liability Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/our-cover/employers-liability-insurance/):Usually a legal requirement if you engage the services of someone who will work under your supervision or control. Employers' Liability Insurance will cover you - [Cyber Liability Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/our-cover/cyber-liability-insurance/):The risk of a cyber-attack is increasing every day. As the film and media business is predominately computerised, cyber liability insurance is essential. - [Business Interruption Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/our-cover/business-interruption-insurance/):Business Interruption Insurance covers you for loss of income, should there be material damage to your property which prevents you from continuing to trade. - [Business Travel Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/our-cover/business-travel-insurance/):Business Travel Insurance provides cover for accidental injury, loss or damage to property arising during any journey undertaken on behalf of the business. - [Freelancer Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/who-we-cover/freelancer-insurance/):We work with you to build a freelancer insurance policy that meets your immediate needs but is flexible enough to adapt as and when circumstances change. - [E-sports Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/who-we-cover/esports-insurance/):We work with you to build an E-Sports insurance policy for your team, that meets your immediate needs but is flexible enough to adapt as & when circumstances ch - [Post-Production Company Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/who-we-cover/media-insurance/post-production-company-insurance/):Whether film or digital, audio, visual or CGI, we can ensure that your business has tailor made protection with our post-production company insurance cover. - [Advertising Agency Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/who-we-cover/media-insurance/advertising-agency-insurance/):We work with advertising agencies to ensure we are offering the best advertising agency insurance coverage within video and media advertising. - [TV Production Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/who-we-cover/tv-production-insurance/):We work with market-leading Insurers who specialise in media and have years of experience providing TV production insurance as well as feature film insurance co - [Studio Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/who-we-cover/film-tv/studio-insurance/):With our experience in providing studio insurance to various disciplines, we are able to offer bespoke cover that suits your business needs. - [Production Company Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/who-we-cover/film-tv/production-company-insurance/):Our production company insurance cover has been designed to help protect your budget and give you the best chance of completing your project should anything hap - [Production Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/who-we-cover/film-tv/production-insurance/):Television and film production insurance is a must-have in the industry. That’s why we have a dedicated team of professionals ready to respond quickly when yo - [Film Schools Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/who-we-cover/film-tv/film-schools-insurance/):Not only can we provide you with superb film school insurance cover but we also support your student filmmakers with friendly, impartial advice. - [Film Production Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/who-we-cover/film-production-insurance/):At Performance, we understand the complexities that surround film production and the nuances within. This enables us to construct bespoke Film Production insura - [Film & Media Students Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/who-we-cover/film-tv/film-and-media-students-insurance/):We offer student film insurance during your studies & provide specialist insurance advice gathered from our strong relationships in the film & media industry. - [Filmmakers Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/who-we-cover/film-tv/filmmakers-insurance/):We support the independent film community and are experts in providing superb specialist filmmaking insurance. Find the right cover with Performance Film & Medi - [Film Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/who-we-cover/film-tv/film-insurance/):Protect your film shoot with a comprehensive film insurance policy from Performance Film & Media. Get a quote today. - [Equipment Hire Company Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/who-we-cover/film-tv/equipment-hire-company-insurance/):As leading media equipment hire company insurance specialists, we provide fraudulent hire cover for your hired out kit, plus a generous level of continuing hire - [Drone Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/who-we-cover/film-tv/drone-insurance/):The use of UAVs/drones in film & video production is really taking off... We work with a market leading insurer to provide commercial drone insurance. - [Annual Insurance](https://www.performance-insurance.com/annual-insurance/):Whether you are in production or post-production; a freelancer or equipment hire company, we can help you choose the right annual insurance. - [About Us](https://www.performance-insurance.com/about-us/):At Performance, we understand the Film Industry and the unique risks you face. Whether a Limited Company, Sole Trader, Partnership or Freelancer. - [Thank you - NI Creative Breakfast](https://www.performance-insurance.com/nicreativebreakfast/thank-you-nicreativebreakfast/):