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Medical Expense Limit

Full Frame Insurance (FFI) helps you protect client trust with coverage for third-party injuries, regardless of fault.

Benefits of Medical Expense Limit Coverage for Photographers and Videographers

A photo or video shoot may be going well, but what happens if someone gets hurt? No matter who’s at fault, you could be held responsible for their hospital bills. That’s where medical expense limit coverage under our general liability policy comes in.

This coverage:

Just One Medical Bill Can Drain Your Business Profits

But it doesn’t have to, thanks to FFI’s medical expense limit insurance! This policy covers claims like these, so you don’t pay for them out of your own wallet:

A model trips over a tree root and sprains her ankle → she expects you to cover her medical bills
A subject’s chair collapses and he breaks his wrist → he sues you for the cost of his hospital visit
A subject’s chair collapses and he breaks his wrist → he sues you for the cost of his hospital visit

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A client slips on a wet studio floor and injures her back → she asks you to pay for her treatment and physical therapy

All policies have conditions, limitations, and exclusions — review your policy for exact details. Claim scenarios vary, and similar claims do not guarantee coverage.

What Is Medical Expense Limit Coverage?

Your medical expense limit is the amount your general liability policy will pay for third-party medical bills. In other words, if your business faces a claim for medical expenses (whether you’re at fault or not), your insurance can pay up to $5,000 per person.

Is Medical Expense Limit Insurance Required for Photographers?

Medical expense limit insurance is not a legal requirement, but it is essential financial protection for your business. Without it, you could have to pay for pricey medical bills out of pocket, such as:

  • X-rays
  • Hospital stays
  • Ambulance rides
  • Funeral expenses

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Who Needs Medical Expense Limit Coverage?

You need medical expense limit coverage if you work in-person with other people, such as models, venue personnel, and clients. If there is a risk of somebody being injured by or around your business, you need this coverage.

This insurance is designed for these business types:

How Much Does Medical Expense Limit Coverage Cost?

Medical expense limit coverage is included under FFI’s general liability insurance at no extra cost in all of our tiers:

  • Event: $59/event for 1-3 days
  • Annual: $12/month or $129/year
  • Annual+: $23.83/month or $271/year

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Coverage Details & Limits

Take a closer look at our coverage details and pick the policy that meets your needs.

What's Included?

Camera Equipment Coverage (Inland Marine)

$2,000 Occurrence / $20,000 Aggregate​

Damage To Rented Premises

$300,000

General Liability

$1M Occurrence / $2M Aggregate

What You Can Add

Unlimited Additional Insureds

Cost $30/year

'Failure to Deliver' Coverage (Professional Liability)

$100,000 Occurrence / $200,000 Aggregate
Cost $100/year

Cyber Liability

$100,000 Occurrence / $100,000 Aggregate
Cost $75/ year

Upgrade Camera Equipment Coverage (Inland Marine)

$5,000 Occurrence / $30,000 Aggregate​
+$12/ year

Annual Policy Limits of Liability

  • General Aggregate Limit (Other than Products – Completed Operations) $2,000,000
  • Products - Completed Operations Aggregate Limit $2,000,000
  • Personal and Advertising Injury Limit $1,000,000
  • Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000
  • Damage to Premises Rented to You Limit (Any One Premises) $300,000
  • Medical Expense Limit (Any One Person) $5,000

Pricing

  • $0-$100,000 in Annual Sales $129
  • $101,000-$200,000 in Annual Sales $209

$2M Occurrence/$2M Aggregate

  • $0-$100,000 in Annual Sales +$6.42/month
  • $101,000-$200,000 in Annual Sales +$16.50/month
An individual can purchase one additional insured for $15, and $30 for an unlimited number of additional insured’s under the annual policy.

Equipment Insurance Pricing

Designed to cover gear that is owned by you for your business including cameras, lenses, lighting, gimbals, and other equipment. To add equipment insurance to your annual policy and choose the proper amount of coverage you need, review the limits and prices below:
  • $5,000 per item/$30,000 aggregate +$12
  • $10,000 per item/ $60,000 aggregate +$145
  • $15,000 per item/ $75,000 aggregate +$229
  • Deductible $250
Note: Equipment insurance can only be added to the Annual Insurance Policy. Rented equipment, drones, and gear that is unattended in a vehicle or trailer is excluded.

What's Included?

Damage To Rented Premises

$300,000

General Liability

$1M Occurrence / $2M Aggregate

What You Can Add

Camera Equipment Coverage (Inland Marine)

$2,000 Occurrence / $20,000 Aggregate
From $130/year

Unlimited Additional Insureds

Cost $30/ year

'Failure to Deliver' Coverage (Professional Liability)

$100,000 Occurrence / $200,000 Aggregate
Cost $100/ year

Cyber Liability

$100,000 Occurrence / $100,000 Aggregate
Cost $75/ year

Annual Policy Limits of Liability

  • General Aggregate Limit (Other than Products – Completed Operations) $2,000,000
  • Products - Completed Operations Aggregate Limit $2,000,000
  • Personal and Advertising Injury Limit $1,000,000
  • Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000
  • Damage to Premises Rented to You Limit (Any One Premises) $300,000
  • Medical Expense Limit (Any One Person) $5,000

Pricing

  • $0-$100,000 in Annual Sales $129
  • $101,000-$200,000 in Annual Sales $209
An individual can purchase one additional insured for $15, and $30 for an unlimited number of additional insured’s under the annual policy.

What's Included?

General Liability

1-3 Days Covered
$1M Occurrence / $2M Aggregate
From $59/ event

What You Can Add

Unlimited Additional Insureds

Cost $5/ policy

Event Policy Limits of Liability

  • General Aggregate Limit (Other than Products – Completed Operations) $2,000,000
  • Products - Completed Operations Aggregate Limit Excluded
  • Personal and Advertising Injury Limit $1,000,000
  • Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000
  • Damage to Premises Rented to You Limit (Any One Premises) $300,000
  • Medical Expense Limit (Any One Person) $5,000

Pricing

  • 1-3 Days of Coverage $59

An individual can purchase an unlimited number of additional insured’s for $5 under the event policy.

FAQs About Medical Expense Limit Insurance for Photographers and Videographers

Medical expense limit coverage covers medical costs that arise from claims against your business, regardless of who’s at fault. For example, if a client slips and falls on a wet studio floor, this coverage could cover their medical bills.

General liability insurance pays for third-party injuries or damages caused by your business. For example, if you accidentally gouge a hole in a client’s wall, your general liability insurance can cover the repair costs.

Yes, medical expense limit coverage applies if an injury occurs after a photo shoot ends, because risks and injuries can happen before, during, or after a session.

Certainly! Medical expense limit coverage can protect your reputation with clients after an accident because it shows you’re prepared for the unexpected and have their best interests in mind.

Picture of <span style="font-weight: 600; font-family: poppins; font-size:14px;">Written By:</span><br>Chris Van Leeuwen, CIC | VP of Agency Development
Written By:
Chris Van Leeuwen, CIC | VP of Agency Development

Chris Van Leeuwen is the VP of Agency Development for Full Frame Insurance. He has held the prestigious Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation since 1996.

Because he strongly believes in the importance of helping business owners understand their insurance coverage, Chris uses his wealth of experience to offer insights to small business owners across the country who are looking to navigate business liability insurance.

Chris Van Leeuwen is the VP of Agency Development for Full Frame Insurance. He has held the prestigious Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation since 1996.

Because he strongly believes in the importance of helping business owners understand their insurance coverage, Chris uses his wealth of experience to offer insights to small business owners across the country who are looking to navigate business liability insurance.

Picture of <span style="font-weight: 600; font-family: poppins; font-size:14px;">Reviewed By:</span><br>Kyle Jude | Program Manager
Reviewed By:
Kyle Jude | Program Manager

Kyle Jude is the Program Manager for Full Frame Insurance. As a dedicated program manager with 10+ years of experience in the insurance industry, Kyle offers insight into different coverages for small business owners who are looking to navigate business liability insurance.

Kyle Jude is the Program Manager for Full Frame Insurance. As a dedicated program manager with 10+ years of experience in the insurance industry, Kyle offers insight into different coverages for small business owners who are looking to navigate business liability insurance.

Data Breach (Cyber Liability)
(Optional With Annual Plans Only)

Data breach insurance can cover the cost of claims that arise from a cybersecurity breach. If you collect or store client info or photos online, take payments over the internet, or send sensitive data over email, we highly recommend adding this coverage to your policy.

Failure to Deliver (Professional Liability)
(Optional With Annual Plans Only)

Failure to Deliver, aka professional liability or errors and omissions (E&O), can cover the cost of claims that arise from mistakes, like if your memory card fails and your client’s photos are lost, an unexpected illness prevents you from being able to shoot an event, or you inadvertently give poor or incomplete advice as part of a demo.

Additional Insureds

When you add a person, event, or organization to your policy as an additional insured, they receive protection if they are named in a suit due to a covered business-related loss/claim because of your actions or operations.

Additional insured status cannot be granted to a friend or co-worker as an extension of your policy. Each individual must purchase their own policy to obtain liability coverage.

A written contract, such as a venue, studio rental, or employment contract is required to add another party as additional insured.

General Liability

General liability insurance can cover the cost of third-party bodily injury and property damage claims, like if a client trips on your business equipment and injures themselves, or you accidentally damage furnishings or flooring at a venue. It also protects against the cost of copyright infringement claims, personal and advertising injury claims, and more.

Damage To Rented Premises

This coverage can protect your business from the cost of claims arising from damages done to rented spaces, like a studio or event booth. It’s common for property owners and event organizers to require businesses to list them as additional insureds on a policy before renting a space. Full Frame provides unlimited additional insureds for just $30.

Camera Equipment (Inland Marine)
(Optional With Annual Plans Only)

Also known as inland marine, camera equipment insurance can cover the cost of repairing or replacing damaged or stolen business equipment (camera bodies, lenses, lighting equipment, and more). Our policy can protect against claims that occur at home, on a job, and anywhere in between. Full Frame offers multiple coverage options for equipment insurance based on your business needs.