Totalis unveils specialist MGA to tackle coverage gaps in entertainment industry

Totalis unveils specialist MGA to tackle coverage gaps in entertainment industry

Totalis Program Underwriters has launched Spotlight Entertainment Insurance, a managing general agent focused on delivering tailored insurance solutions to ancillary businesses that support production companies.

The move builds on a 20-year legacy within the entertainment industry and marks a new chapter in Totalis’ efforts to serve specialised and underserved markets.

Spotlight will offer a range of coverages including property, general liability, business auto and umbrella liability—designed to match the operational needs of staged events. Alex Baiseri, vice president at Totalis, will lead the new initiative and report to senior vice president of operations, John Mahoney.

Baiseri said. “I’m excited to introduce Spotlight Entertainment Insurance and the great team behind it to the entertainment industry.

“Finding risk management solutions for ancillary businesses working in the entertainment sector can be complicated and costly. Spotlight understands the unique risks these companies face and will continue to provide the outstanding service and specialized coverage solutions that bring real value to entertainment industry stakeholders.”

Totalis president Tom Gillingham added, “Spotlight demonstrates Totalis’ commitment to expanding our integrated platform and providing specialty expertise and solutions for challenging areas of the market.

 “Alex and his team will provide the expertise, capabilities and partnership that clients in often-overlooked segments of the entertainment industry need. Consistent with our specialty programs, Spotlight delivers the solutions that satisfy entertainment industry vendor requirements for owners and operators in an efficient manner.”

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