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MediaRoo Commercial Account Hander
Join Us! We currently have an opening for a Commercial Account Handler. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time (20hrs per week) Insurance Advisor to join MediaRoo Insurance Brokers as a Commercial Account Handler. MediaRoo is an independent insurance broker, providing specialist insurance products to the Media & Entertainment industry, and associated trades.…
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MediaRoo Gets A Helping Hand This Summer
Alex Brooks – Welcome to MediaRoo! In July 2023, MediaRoo welcomed a new member of the team, Andrew Leen’s nephew, Alex Brooks. Alex will be with MediaRoo over the summer months until he returns to University to do his Doctorate in nuclear…physics… particles…cosmos…something or other. It’s a bit over my head if I’m honest,…
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FREELANCERS: Why your equipment sum insured is possibly wrong and what to do about it.
This is a bit of a long subject, so I apologise for that. But this is really, REALLY important at the moment. (Whilst I am aiming this at my Freelance Media clients, it can equally apply to anyone who is insuring equipment or assets that they own). INDEMNITY INSURANCE – VS – NEW FOR…
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I Am Gen Z Premier at The Raindance Film Festival
As part of the Raindance Film Festival, I am Gen Z (Produced by the amazing Chantelle de Carvalho and Directed/Edited by the very talented Liz Smith) had its premiere at Genesis in London’s East End on Thursday 4th November, and the film was a sell-out hit! Andrew was in attendance at the premier and had…
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Cybersecurity Insurance
No matter what industry you work in, if you have an internet-connected device, you are vulnerable to Cybersecurity attacks. It feels as though society is constantly under persistent attack by cybercriminals and, with easily available access to technology, these crimes are not going away any time soon. Remote working during the pandemic has presented new…
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Unoccupied Property Checklist
If you have shut your usual business premises due to COVID-19, there are still a number things to consider in order to protect your business and steps that you may need to take to ensure that your insurance cover continues to operate. You can download our useful ‘Unoccupied Commercial Property Checklist’, which may help a…
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Freelancers: Theft From An Unattended Vehicle Insurance.
…how a small assumption could have huge consequences… I provide a lot of camera kit insurance and sound equipment insurance for freelancers. The ones I know are a class act; the unsung heroes of the media world – driving the miles and putting in the (usually unsociable) hours to get the job done. What is…
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Risk: Insurance as a Safety Net
I recall having a conversation with a client about his film risk, years ago, that went something like this: Me: “So when you are filming on location, what risk assessments do you carry out?” Client: “I don’t do risk assessments, because I don’t think we do anything risky” Me: “But…
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When is a Media Insurance Broker not a Media Insurance Broker?
Firstly, can I say that I view myself very much as a media insurance broker. I’ve found an industry that I love, that I understand, and that I feel I can add value to. My clients are great, they trust me, and I ‘get’ them. Before becoming a specialist, I was a general commercial insurance…
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MediaRoo Insurance Brokers – Designed To Be Different.
Over the last 13 years, I’ve been the Head of Film and Media (and Director, Media) for two of the largest independent insurance brokers in the UK. I built teams, created brands, developed exciting new products, and grew my part within the businesses. And then I resigned. So, why would I ditch the security of…
