Broadcasters
The UK is one of the most favoured territories to bring a defamation action. Historically, damages have been capped at an attractive level acting as a financial incentive to any claimant deemed a libel tourist. In addition, some actions are pursued on a no-win, no-fee basis (Conditional Fee Arrangement) which present the defendant with exorbitant costs should they lose, possibly threatening their mere existence to continue running a commercial business.
Whether you are a radio or television broadcaster airing live chat shows, televised factual documentaries or reality programmes, the threat of defamation can be difficult to manage with the inclusion of unscripted dialogue.
Our Media Liability Policy for Broadcasters provides cover for claims arising from third parties as a result of transmitting or disseminating programmes, howsoever broadcast including any incidental publishing or related advertising.
Target clients include but are not limited to:
Radio broadcasters, television broadcasters, web site owners
Key aspects of QBE cover:
- Any form of defamation – libel and slander
- Personal injury including infliction of emotional distress
- Breaches of intellectual property rights including claims for unfair competition and breach of contract/license
- Product and character disparagement
- Violation of privacy and breach of confidentiality
- Negligent acts, errors, omissions, misstatements or misrepresentation
- Breach of contract for the provision of services
- Inadvertent transmission of a computer virus
- Claims emanating from dishonesty of employees
- Loss of client documents and data
- Court attendance compensation
- Punitive and exemplary damages where insurable by law
- Worldwide territory and jurisdiction
Optional coverage extensions:
- Cyber liability first and third-party losses
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Broadcasters Product Sheet |  |
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Broadcasters Wording | |
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Media Liability Proposal Form (part 1 of 2) | |
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Broadcasters questionnaire (part 2 of 2) | |
