Welcome to FilmTVRisk, the weblog for Chris Palmer. Since 1986, my career has been devoted to identifying, controlling and managing risk.  For nearly twenty years, I have specialized in addressing risk in the world of entertainment - film, television, and live events like concerts, theatrical productions and sports.

About Me

I've been blessed with many unique experiences around the world. 

Recognized as an authority on film and television safety and risk management and been featured in dozens of articles in such publications as the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Risk Management Magazine, and Los Angeles Business Journal.

Responsible for risk control, risk management and pro-duction safety services for commercial and entertainment industry accounts. Major sectors include: film and television production, studio facilities, hospitality/gaming, and fitness/health spas.

Provides insurance brokerage, risk management and safety consulting services to entertainment companies. Includes risk management review of production operations, onsite safety consulting for stunts, special effects and high-risk activities, contingency planning for domestic and international exposures including natural disaster, terrorism, political risk, medical emergencies and security threats.

Author of the World Risk Guide, a pocket publication that measures the risk level of Crime, Terrorism, Kidnap/Ransom, Disease and Quality of Medical Care in every country.

Authored articles and guides on Contingency Planning for International Operations, Hurricane Contingency Plans, and Security Emergency Contingency Planning.

Authored Injury and Illness Prevention Programs for California, Canada (British Columbia, Quebec, and Ontario), Australia, United Kingdom, European Community, and New Zealand.

Advised clients operating in numerous high-threat environments including Iraq, Afghanistan, Columbia, Peru and Pakistan. This included contingency planning, security recommendations, placement of kidnap/ransom/extortion cover, and liaison with U.S. and host government diplomatic, intelligence and security services.

Responsible for the marketing, negotiation and placement of complex insurance placements including political risk, trade credit, kidnap ransom/extortion, medical evacuation, terrorism, aircraft, foreign liability, and workers compensation.

In this blog, I'll mainly talk about international risk, terrorism, hurricanes and other issues relating to production and my pet subject, economics and personal responsibility.  That last item may come as a surprise, but my education was heavily focused on economics so I can't resist.