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Built for the Legal Risks of Modern Media
In today’s content-driven world, every publication, broadcast, or production carries potential legal exposure. Media liability insurance is designed to protect against claims involving defamation, privacy infringement, and misuse of intellectual property.
Beyond covering legal costs and damages, this coverage acts as a critical safeguard for your reputation and business continuity. When challenges arise, you have the support needed to respond quickly and effectively.
From traditional outlets like television and print to emerging platforms like podcasting and digital media, policies can be customized to fit your niche, ensuring protection that evolves with how you create and share content.
Coverages
Film Producers
Film Producers
Coverage designed for film producers protects against claims arising from scripted and unscripted content, including defamation, copyright infringement, and unauthorized use of likeness. It helps safeguard productions from costly delays, legal disputes, and distribution risks.
TV and Radio
TV and Radio
Broadcast media coverage addresses the unique risks of live and recorded programming, including on-air statements, interviews, and licensed content. It provides protection against defamation, privacy claims, and rights issues that can arise in fast-moving production environments.
Newspaper Libel
Newspaper Libel
Tailored for print and digital publishers, this coverage protects against libel claims stemming from articles, editorials, and investigative reporting. It helps cover legal defense costs and damages, allowing publishers to report with confidence.
National Federation of Press Women
National Federation of Press Women
Coverage aligned for members of professional journalism organizations supports individuals producing editorial and freelance content. It provides protection against common media-related claims while meeting the standards and expectations of professional associations.
Association of Public Television Stations
Association of Public Television Stations
Designed for public television entities, this coverage addresses the risks tied to educational, cultural, and syndicated programming. It protects against claims related to content accuracy, rights usage, and reputational harm.
Podcaster Libel Insurance
Podcaster Libel Insurance
Built for podcasters and audio creators, this coverage protects against defamation, copyright, and privacy claims tied to spoken content. It ensures creators can publish episodes confidently without exposing themselves to significant legal risk.
Why work with us?
We are a General Managing Agent for the AXIS Capital Insurance Companies. We are recognized as one of the largest providers of insurance to newspapers, broadcasters,
film and TV producers in the media liability insurance market.
With a commitment to people, Heffernan values a culture dedicated to serving its clients’ needs in an effort to protect their valuable assets and assist in making smart decisions for their business or family.
- Established expertise: Almost 40 years of stability and deep-rooted carrier relationships.
- Independent advocacy: As a true independent brokerage, our technology is used solely to find the best solutions for you, not a parent corporation
- The best of both worlds: We provide the high-tech tools you expect from a global firm, delivered with the high-touch, “white glove” service of an employee-owned boutique.