Insurance for videographers & photographers
Bespoke insurance for your business
Award-winning, worldwide cover
Superscript's insurance is built for the needs of modern creative professionals and covers all the risks you face while running your projects.
10% of videographers paid £7 a month or less for their Superscript business insurance between January and March 2023.
- Worldwide cover
- Change your cover any time, fee free
- Pay monthly or annually
- Instant documents
What insurance do videographers need?
Public liability insurance
It's often a contractual requirement for in this line of work, but if you are interacting with the public and clients your top priority should be public liability cover. This ensures that you’re protected in the event of any personal injury or property damage claims made against you.
Video equipment insurance
Another essential cover, contents and equipment cover protects all your specialist photo and video equipment and other kit, including laptops, phones, documents and cash. Most of our claims are settled within 48 hours so we will get you up and running again in no time. It also includes temporary worldwide cover if you travel abroad for work.
Professional indemnity insurance
Our professional indemnity insurance is one of the most innovative covers available online. It provides advanced, all-round protection for videographers and covers mistakes arising from your services. It includes compensation payments if your client suffers financial loss, fines, contract disputes, legal costs, IP and copyright disputes.
Media liability insurance
Automatically included within our professional indemnity and cyber insurance, media liability is important for videographers as it covers for negligence in media content and advertising, including websites, blogs and social media. Importantly, it covers claims for IP infringement, breach of confidentiality, right to privacy, and breach of comparative advertising regulations.
Employers' liability insurance
Employers' liability (EL) cover is a legal requirement for most UK companies, regardless of whether your team is made up of temporary or part-time staff. It gives your team reassurance, while protecting your business.
Videographers' insurance FAQs
How much does insurance cost?
This will depend on the individual covers and cover limits you select, but our cover for videographers starts at £7 a month.
10% of videographers paid £7 a month or less for their Superscript business insurance between January and March 2023.
Do freelance videographers need insurance?
Though not a legal requirement, freelance videographers may find that certain contracts, sets or venues require you to have a certain level of cover, generally including public liability insurance and professional indemnity insurance]. Many videographers also choose to take out contents and equipment cover.
Do I need public liability insurance as a videographer?
Public liability insurance is a popular cover for videographers. This is because a lot of work involves working with and around members of the public; from clients to models. An accident involving you or your equipment and a member of the public resulting in injury or property damage could land you with expensive legal fees and compensation costs.
Why is professional indemnity insurance important for videographers?
Professional indemnity insurance for any professional working under contracts with clients or other businesses. For example, if a client were to sue you due to being unhappy with your work (even if you feel you fulfilled the terms of your contract), you may benefit from the protection of professional indemnity cover which would cover the associated legal fees and compensation costs.
Is my videography equipment insured abroad?
Our contents and equipment cover will cover your gear in the UK and temporarily anywhere else in the world.
Does your insurance cover my videography equipment while stored in a vehicle?
Our contents and equipment cover will cover your equipment while stored out of sight in a locked vehicle.
Authorised by the FCA
The FCA supervises UK financial services firms to protect consumers. We are directly authorised and regulated by the FCA and our Firm Reference Number is 656459. These details can be confirmed on the Financial Services Register at www.fca.org.uk or by calling the FCA on 0845 606 1234.
A-rated financial strength
Our insurance products are underwritten by Standard & Poor’s A-rated financial strength or higher. This means the underwriter has been independently assessed by the world’s leading credit rating provider and found to have a strong capacity to meet financial commitments (pay claims).
Protected by the FSCS
If you are a business with an annual turnover under £1m, charity with an annual income under £1m, or trust with net assets under £1m, then you will be entitled to compensation from the FSCS in the unlikely event we cannot meet our obligations. Full details and further information on the scheme are available at www.fscs.org.uk.