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Brexit Backer and Inventor James Dyson Loses Libel Lawsuit Against UK Newspaper

James Dyson, the billionaire inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner, lost a libel lawsuit on Friday against a British newspaper publisher over a column that branded him a hypocrite who had “screwed” Britain. Dyson sued Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), publisher …

Markets/Coverages: Chubb Launches New Media Insurance Product for UK

Chubb announced the launch of a new media insurance product for clients in the United Kingdom. Alongside the launch, Chubb has also rebranded its existing UK Technology Industry Practice as the Technology and Media Practice to reflect its new focus. …

Specialist Risk Group Launches Entertainment, Media, and Sport Division

Specialist Risk Group (SRG), the London-based insurance intermediary, announced the launch of a new division serving the global entertainment, media, and sport industry. This new entertainment, media, and sport division reflects the successful growth of SRG and the continuing development …

Markets/Coverages: Verlingue Launches Dedicated Media Practice in UK

Verlingue Ltd., the UK chartered insurance broker, has established a dedicated media practice under plans to expand its presence in the fast-growing independent media sector. The team, headed up by Maia Olesen, client director, will focus on independent advertising agencies …

Markets/Coverages: Take1 Features Film Producers Package; Pathpoint Now Serving Restaurants; Nexus Specialty Targets Management Liability

Take1 Introduces Coverage for Documentary, Industrial, Commercial, and Educational Film Producers Thanks to the growing number of broadcast, cable and streaming platforms, the market demand for recorded filmed content has grown, creating new business opportunities for producers of documentary, industrial, …

Hollywood’s Insurer Braces for Claims Due to COVID-Related Movie, TV Shutdowns

Allianz SE, Europe’s largest insurer, is bracing for a flood of claims after movie and television studios were forced to curtail production during lockdown. A unit of Allianz, which says it’s the largest insurer of Hollywood studios, has set aside …

Tolley to Lead Marsh’s New Sport, Entertainment & Media Group in UK, Ireland

Global insurance broker Marsh has created a dedicated Sport, Entertainment & Media (SEM) industry group in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Led by global events specialist Richard Tolley, the group brings together 60 client management, technical, placement and risk management …

UK’s Integro Offers Piracy Protection Cover for Entertainment Industry

Integro Insurance Brokers, the UK insurance broker and risk management firm, announced it is offering Piracy Protection Insurance for the entertainment industry. The firm’s Piracy Protection Insurance is designed to return lost revenue to film and TV rights holders and …

Chubb Launches Media Industry Practice for UK and Ireland

Chubb announced the launch of a Media Industry Practice for the UK and Ireland. This latest addition to Chubb’s existing suite of industry practices is aimed at middle market and multinational businesses, bringing together Chubb’s specialist capabilities in underwriting, claims …

TMK Launches Visual Effects, Post Production Media Cover

Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), the London-based specialist insurance business, announces the launch of visual effects (VFX) and post production media insurance. TMK said its post-production media insurance offers flexible cover for companies specializing in online or offline editing and digital …