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Protecting screenwriters and scriptwriters with specialist insurance from less than £55* per year
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As a professional screenwriter creating scripts for film, TV, theatre, radio and new media, your creative work and ideas are invaluable intellectual property. However, you face risks like copyright infringement, defamation claims or even complete theft of written materials which could destroy your career without adequate protection.
Our screenwriting policies give you complete peace of mind that any disputes or legal issues caused by your screenwriting work will be dealt with by your insurer.
Without insurance, allegations of copyright breach, confidential leaks or defamatory content in your scripts could lead to expensive legal disputes, damages payouts and career impacts. Comprehensive policies cover losses like:
You need policies that help defend and protect your livelihood against scenarios like these.
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Screenwriting insurance protects writers who develop scripts and screenplays by covering associated risks like:
These covers are designed to shield screenwriters from potentially substantial pay-outs if legal action occurs.
Our specialist screenwriting policies can cover:
We offer varying cover levels to match your specific screenwriting risks. We’ll take you through all the options as part of the online quotation process to ensure the policy is right for your needs.
We extend your core screenwriting cover to also protect any co-writers, freelancers or consultants you work with on scripts. This means collaborators operating under your projects are shielded from claims.
We also provide wider protections like:
Speak to our team about your specific requirements.
With 35+ years experience protecting creative businesses, trust us to protect your screenwriting livelihood. Our key advantages include:
Get a quick online quote today or call our team to discuss protecting your writing career.
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Typical activities covered include:
Yes – our screenwriting insurance extends to any co-authors, consultants or freelancers who contribute to your scripts and share liability exposures. This provides protection for all personnel working on your writing projects.
