Chris Palmer

A risk professional for more than twenty years, Chris is a recognized authority in entertainment safety and risk management.

He has provided safety and insurance services for more than 800 film and television productions in more than 40 countries worldwide including Babel, Flyboys, Sahara, X Men, Behind Enemy Lines,  Deadwood and The Sopranos.

A pioneer in reality television risk management, he has consulted on American Idol, Fear Factor, Next Action Star, Big Brother, and American Inventor.

As a licensed insurance broker, he assists clients with risk assessment, risk management, safety, contingency planning as well as the placement of insurance.

His expertise in security and counter-terrorism has helped clients operate safely in many high-threat environments in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

He has been featured in dozens of articles in Variety, Hollywood Reporter, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Business Journal and
Risk Management.  He has also been a guest on National Public Radio programs "The Business" and "GeoQuiz".

Motion Picture and Television Production Insurance

Whether a major feature film, television pilot, reality show, low budget or music video - every production faces unique challenges.

The key to protecting your investment is for your insurance broker to understand the risks and needs of your production.

I complete a risk assessment and breakdown of your project
 to analyze hazardous activities, locations and other risks.  For foreign locations, I provide comprehensive country reports with detailed information on crime, terrorism, disease,  quality of medical care, political risk, kidnap and ransom
 and potential for natural disasters.

I assist clients with contingency plans for medical, natural disaster and security evacuations.

CMM is the only insurance broker that can provide and coordinate security services including close protection, travel and facility security personnel as well as crisis response.  In the event of a security emergency, political instability or terrorist threat, response teams will protect and even evacuate your crew.

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