The Chartered Insurance Institute has joined the Injury Prevention Consultancy in a campaign to improve workplace safety across film, television and theatre, amid concerns over a culture of fear.

The initiative will contribute to the Impact of Injury 2026 report, with the Chartered Insurance Institute hosting a London Market roundtable to gather input from underwriters brokers and claims professionals. The report will assess progress, risks and priorities while exploring the effects of injury on production timelines, insurance claims and workforce retention.

Research published in 2025 found nearly 80% of cast and crew have experienced injury, highlighting limited preventative measures and reluctance to raise safety concerns.

Matthew Hill, chief executive of the Chartered Insurance Institute, said: “Performers and crew working on stage and screen can be pushed through pain, fear and fatigue in the name of creative vision. This comes at a cost to mental and physical health, as well as livelihoods.

“While performers may be afraid to speak up about their safety, we are in a position to improve these environments by pushing up standards through suitable policies. CII is proud to contribute to the Impact of Injury 2026 report and engage the London Market to drive meaningful change.”

IPC founder Tome Levi added: “The IPC warmly welcomes the Chartered Insurance Institute as our title partner for the next iteration of the Impact of Injury research series, IOI26. Injury in production is a widespread, underreported and underexamined problem and the absence of data in this arena correlates to a vacuum in policy and effective risk management.”

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