Totalis Launches Spotlight MGA for Specialized Entertainment Production Insurance

Totalis Program Underwriters has introduced Spotlight Entertainment Insurance, a managing general agent (MGA) specializing in insurance coverage crafted for businesses supporting production companies within the U.S. entertainment industry.

This MGA leverages over 20 years of experience to offer tailored policies including property, general liability, inland marine, business auto, and umbrella liability, addressing the nuanced risks throughout the production lifecycle. Production companies face diverse risks from pre-production through distribution phases, necessitating specialized insurance products that often bundle general liability, property insurance, inland marine, workers’ compensation, errors and omissions, and business auto coverage.

These packages are frequently mandated by studios, financiers, unions, or location authorities and customized based on specific production factors like location, stunts, cast size, and budget. The launch of Spotlight highlights growing insurer focus on entertainment industry risks and the role of MGAs in providing specialized underwriting solutions.

Concurrently, the MGA sector has seen increased activity, exemplified by Doxa Insurance Holdings’ acquisition of R.V. Nuccio & Associates (RVNA), an MGA with a focus on event-related insurance across entertainment, sports, and nonprofit markets. This deal marks Doxa’s expansion into event coverage, broadening market opportunities in specialty insurance for productions and events.