Videographers Workers' Compensation Insurance in New York

New York Videographers businesses pay $145–$725/month.

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Videographers WC Rates by City and County in New York

LocationEst. Monthly RateGet Quote
New York City$254–$1,269/moCompare →
Buffalo$160–$798/moCompare →
Yonkers$210–$1,051/moCompare →
Rochester$157–$783/moCompare →
Syracuse$152–$761/moCompare →
Albany$160–$798/moCompare →
New Rochelle$210–$1,051/moCompare →
Mount Vernon$203–$1,015/moCompare →
Schenectady$145–$725/moCompare →
Utica$142–$711/moCompare →
New York County (Manhattan)$276–$1,378/moCompare →
Kings County (Brooklyn)$247–$1,233/moCompare →
Queens County$239–$1,196/moCompare →
Bronx County$225–$1,124/moCompare →
Suffolk County$200–$1,000/moCompare →
Nassau County$210–$1,051/moCompare →
Westchester County$215–$1,073/moCompare →
Monroe County$157–$783/moCompare →
Erie County$160–$798/moCompare →
Onondaga County$152–$761/moCompare →

Coverage Types for Videographers in New York

  • ✓General Liability
  • ✓Business Owner's Policy (BOP)
  • ✓Workers' Compensation
  • ✓Commercial Property

Top Risk Exposures

  • 1.Copyright infringement claim
  • 2.Libel or defamation lawsuit
  • 3.Damage to expensive camera or equipment
  • 4.Client dissatisfaction with deliverables
  • 5.Worker injury at shoot location
  • 6.Intellectual property dispute

FAQs — Videographers Workers' Compensation Insurance in New York

How much is workers' compensation insurance for Videographers in New York?

Videographers businesses in New York typically pay $145–$725/month for workers' compensation insurance. Rates vary by city, revenue, employee count, and claims history.

Is workers' compensation insurance required in New York for Videographers?

Yes — New York requires workers' compensation for most employers with at least one employee. Videographers businesses that skip coverage face stop-work orders and personal liability.

What does workers' compensation insurance cover for Videographers in New York?

Workers' Compensation Insurance covers employee medical bills, lost wages, and employer liability for workplace injuries. For Videographers businesses, key covered scenarios include: Copyright infringement claim; Libel or defamation lawsuit; Damage to expensive camera or equipment.

What are the biggest risks for Videographers businesses in New York?

Top exposures: (1) Copyright infringement claim, (2) Libel or defamation lawsuit, (3) Damage to expensive camera or equipment, (4) Client dissatisfaction with deliverables.

Which carriers write Videographers policies in New York?

Top carriers in New York for Creative & Media businesses: The Hartford, Travelers, Liberty Mutual, Nationwide, Coterie, Thimble, CNA, and Employers. Use ERGO Next to compare coverage options from top-rated commercial carriers.

Can I get same-day workers' compensation insurance in New York?

Yes — most Videographers policies can be quoted, bound, and issued same-day. Your Certificate of Insurance is available immediately after binding.

Rate estimates reflect 2026 industry data adjusted for New York cost index. Content reviewed by My Digital Kube editorial team, licensed commercial insurance professionals.