Frequently Asked Questions
What does theatrical scenery wholesale insurance usually cover?
It can include warehouse premises, contents, scenery stock, props, backdrops, racking, storage frames, public liability, employers' liability, product liability, goods in transit and business interruption cover depending on the operation.
Can hired or loaned scenery be covered?
Hired or loaned scenery can often be reviewed, but insurers need details of values, contracts, responsibility for damage, storage, transport, deposits, condition checks and claims history.
Do theatrical scenery suppliers need product liability insurance?
Usually yes, especially where scenery is imported, modified, assembled, supplied with fixings, hired out or relied on in venues, schools, events or productions.
Can scenery be covered in transit?
Goods in transit can usually be reviewed for scenery moved by own vehicles, specialist carriers, couriers, pallet networks, touring transport or customer collection arrangements.
Does this cover installation or rigging work?
Not automatically. Installation, rigging, working at height, live-event contracting or venue work should be declared separately because it can need different liability treatment.
What information helps insurers quote?
Insurers usually need stock values, scenery types, customer-owned goods values, hire terms, premises security, fire protections, delivery methods, customer sectors, turnover and claims history.