Public liability insurance for one off productions

Advice sought on taking out (public liability) insurance for one off productions or for a specific number of events. I have received some literature from insurers, but I find it somewhat confusing... all, or any advice from those who've succesfully crossed this mine field would be gratefully received. John Grimshaw A lad in sane productions

I'm not sure where to go in other states, the only insurers I know of are Duck for Cover and Community Insurance (the latter is only VIC I think, but check anyway). The former don't do one-off events, but their insurance is cheaper than any policy I've found for one-off events - so it works out. It also depends on what you need the insurance for - holding parades or fairs? Pyro? Plain theatre? Teaching? These will all change the cost (and availability) of a policy. The Prompt Copy Networking emerging theatre professionals www.thepromptcopy.com Sticky Apple Legs Emerging puppetry company www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.freewebs.com/puppetsinmelbourne

Try RGIB Insurance which covers all states and will explain it all to you in great detail. Here is their website: http://www.ruralandgeneral.com.au/public-liability-insurance-intro.shtml They cover every insurance in every area of every industry and I found them to be very professional. Maree http//www.celticsorceryproductions.com

Thanks for the advice. Love the name and logo of your production company. cheers Johnny Grim A lad in sane productions

Are you referring to me Johnny? The Prompt Copy Networking emerging theatre professionals www.thepromptcopy.com Sticky Apple Legs Emerging puppetry company www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.freewebs.com/puppetsinmelbourne

Hello Na! I was actuaaly referring to the Celtic Sorcery logo, however, I do love the name stickyapplelegs, it deserves a logo. cheers Johnny Grim

Ah... Thanks - actually SAL does have a logo - our site showcases the logo in our gallery. The Prompt Copy Networking emerging theatre professionals www.thepromptcopy.com Sticky Apple Legs Emerging puppetry company www.freewebs.com/stickyapplelegs Puppets in Melbourne www.freewebs.com/puppetsinmelbourne

michael smythe John, you may be in for a shock.I obtained a quote for a startup theatre group in Cessnock,NSW back in June 2006 for a one performance joint venture fund raiser with a local church.For just a one acter with an estimated audience of 100 patrons,Action Insurance Brokers in Sydney quoted me $702!! Needless to say we didn't go ahead.Does Government-State or Federal -need to set up a default insurance company for such occasions?Yes.You might try a joint venture with an established local theatre group who would let you operate under their banner.You would need to join,though.If you end up getting a better deal somewhere,let me know.