The means by which we deliver news in the 21st century has changed irreversibly. The explosion in social media has created a demand for instant news and access to content 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As a consequence, the risk of actions for libel, slander and privacy are greater than they’ve ever been before.
With over 20 years’ experience in this sector, TMHCC has the insight and experience to provide the necessary coverage whenever and however you need it.
Whether you are a media creative, publisher or broadcaster, we’re the partner you need to match your ambitions.
Highlights
- Up to GBP/EUR10,000,000 limit of indemnity
- Worldwide cover available
- Ability to write international business via Tokio Marine Ireland (TMI)
- Excess layers considered
- Media multi-line cover available – Public Liability, Employers' Liability and Property
Best for
- Publishers
- Broadcasters
- Bloggers / Vloggers
- Authors
- Music Publishers
- Music Streaming Platforms
Summary of coverage
- Defamation or other tort related to disparagement of character, reputation or feelings of any person or organisation, including libel, slander, product disparagement and malicious falsehood
- Infringement of intellectual property (IP) rights
- Misuse of information that is confidential or subject to statutory restrictions
- Breach of license to use a third party’s trademarked or copyrighted matter
- Costs associated with withdrawal of content
- Data protection defence costs
- Dishonesty of employees
- Breach of comparative advertising regulations
- Reputation management
- Expenses associated with withdrawal of content to mitigate a claim or by an order of a court
- Automatic inclusion for Additional Insureds
- Punitive and exemplary damages where insurable and allowed by law
- Coverage is provided on a duty to defend basis
- Defence costs (lawyers, court costs, experts, etc.) that are payable in addition to the Indemnity Limit
- Negligent acts, negligent misstatement or negligent misrepresentation
- Civil liability basis
TMHCC - Media Team
Professional Indemnity Claims Team
Our claims professionals work closely with you and your advisors to develop a solution-oriented strategy and to achieve a fair and efficient resolution of any claim. We will also explain how the coverage afforded under a policy applies to each claim, in a timely and comprehensive manner.
Claims handlingDocuments & forms
- Publishers and broadcasters proposal formView PDF
- Publishers and broadcasters interactive proposal formView DOCX
- PI MM Add 0417View PDF
- PI MM Add EEA 1220 TMIView PDF
- PI MM Add IRL 1220 TMIView PDF
- PI MM Inc 0417View PDF
- PI MM Inc EEA 1220 TMIView PDF
- PI MM Inc IRL 1220 TMIView PDF
- PMR PUB Civil AOC 1018View PDF
- PMR PUB Civil OP ML 0620View PDF
- Authors Interactive Proposal FormView DOCX
- Authors Proposal FormView PDF
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