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Production Insurance
Comprehensive insurance solutions for film productions in Portugal.
Production insurance protects against the financial risks inherent in filmmaking. In Portugal, required social security inputs through Segurança Social apply to all workers, and heritage locations managed by DGPC need specific liability coverage.
We set up production insurance through Portuguese and European brokers skilled in film coverage. Our team arranges policies that satisfy Segurança Social needs, DGPC heritage mandates, and global distribution obligations.
Capabilities
Complete Insurance Solutions
Expert production insurance protecting your cast, crew, equipment, and operations.
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Production Coverage
- Cast insurance
- Negative/media coverage
- Props & sets
- Extra expense
- Errors & omissions
Complete Protection
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Equipment Insurance
- Camera equipment
- Lighting & grip
- Sound equipment
- Specialty gear
- Hired equipment
Gear Protection
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Crew Coverage
- Workers compensation
- Employer liability
- Travel insurance
- Medical coverage
- Accident insurance
Team Safety
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Liability Insurance
- Public liability
- Property damage
- Third party coverage
- Location liability
- Vehicle insurance
Risk Protection
Professional Insurance Services
Comprehensive Coverage
Custom insurance packages covering all production risks from cast and equipment to liability and errors & omissions.
Portuguese Compliance
All coverage meets Portuguese regulatory requirements including mandatory employer liability and location-specific requirements.
Claims Support
Full claims management from initial reporting through resolution, advocating for your interests with insurers.
Insurance Statistics
Why Us
Why Choose Fixers in Portugal for Insurance
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Specialized Expertise
Entertainment insurance pros knowing the unique risks and coverage needs of film production.
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International Coverage
Access to global insurance markets making sure coverage recognized by global shoots and locations.
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Competitive Rates
Relationships with top insurers enabling competitive pricing without compromising coverage quality.
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Full Service
Complete insurance management from first placement through claims support and policy admin.
Our Insurance Process
Risk Assessment
We analyze your production's insurance needs based on scope, locations, and activities.
Coverage Design
Custom insurance package design giving full coverage optimized for your budget.
Placement
Insurance placement with specialized entertainment insurers making sure competitive rates and terms.
Production Support
Ongoing support including certificates, claims help, and coverage modifications.
On Location
Production insurance placement through Portuguese and European brokers — ASF (Autoridade de Supervisão de Seguros) regulated carriers, Segurança Social workplace cover, DGPC heritage-site liability, and international distribution E&O requirements all bundled.
Here is how this works in practice. Our insurance team places full production cover through Portuguese carriers covered by ASF (Autoridade de Supervisão de Seguros e Fundos de Pensões) and European brokers familiar with the entertainment market. Fidelidade, Generali Portugal, Allianz The country, AXA The country, and Liberty Seguros lead the domestic market, with London market reinsurance on larger budgets through Lloyd's syndicates.
Here is how this works in practice. Core lines have cast and crew accident, third-party-liability for shoots in Lisbon Alfama tram-line zones, Porto Ribeira UNESCO Historic Centre, Sintra Cultural Landscape DGPC heritage perimeters, Algarve cliff-edge coastal locations, and Madeira / Azores remote-island shoots. Gear all-risks covering Caleidoscópio Lisbon, LXmedia, and ATA carnet-imported global packages. Errors-and-omissions for global distribution. Negative-film insurance. Faulty-stock cover. And weather-day allowances calibrated to Atlantic Gulf Stream variability. Segurança Social workplace sign-ups sits underneath all freelance crew coverage at the 34 percent combined employer/employee input rate.
Here is the short of it. DGPC heritage-site filming carries required extra-insured liability stacks at Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Sintra Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Castelo dos Mouros, Évora Roman temple, Porto Historic Centre, Coimbra University Joanina Library, Tomar Convento de Cristo, Batalha, Alcobaça, Mafra Palace, Guimarães, Angra do Heroísmo Azores, and Pico Island vineyards. ANAC drone-operator certification carries its own aviation-liability need.
Here is the short of it. We've placed cover for the global wave. Indiana Jones 5 partial 2023, Netflix's 1899 in 2022 with joint Babelsberg-Portugal insurance schemas, Ira Sachs' Frankie in Sintra in 2019, Glória Netflix-first in 2021, Rabo de Peixe Azores São Miguel in 2022, plus domestic ICA-funded features. Each policy ships with ICA cash-rebates spend groupings, 23 percent IVA invoicing, and chain-of-title proofs so distributors and sites (RTP, SIC Opto, Netflix The country, Amazon Prime Video PT, Disney+ PT, Apple TV+ PT, HBO Max PT) can clear acquisition without surprise.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What insurance do I need for filming in Portugal?
Minimum needs have public liability, gear coverage, and often cast insurance. We check your specific production to recommend full coverage including workers compensation, car insurance, and E&O as needed.
How quickly can you arrange insurance?
Standard production packages can be placed within 24-48 hours. Complex shoots or specialized coverage may need extra time. We give certificates of insurance within 24 hours of binding.
Does Portuguese production insurance differ from other countries?
Portugal has specific needs including required employer liability coverage and may need higher public liability limits for certain locations. We make sure all coverage meets Portuguese regulatory needs.
How do you handle claims?
We give full claims management support including first reporting, records help, and advocacy with insurers. Our goal is rapid resolution with minimal production disruption.
Related Services
Productions in Portugal that need this often pair it with Filming Permits & Licenses, Contract Management Services, and Health & Safety Compliance for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Safety Officers.
On Set
Ready to Protect Your Production?
Comprehensive insurance solutions giving you peace of mind throughout production.