First Act has arranged a suite of insurances and financial services for Equity members.

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For further information about insurance benefits provided with your Equity membership, please click here.

For further information about the Equity Pension Scheme, please click here.

We are also able to assist with the following;

Life Insurance, Mortgages, Pensions and Investments

We offer advice on a full range of financial and investment products. For further information, please telephone us on 020 8686 5050 to speak to one of our Independent Financial Advisors or e-mail us at mail@firstact.co.uk.

First Act is a trading name of Hencilla Canworth Limited and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under reference number 226263.

Home, Motor and Travel Insurance

We have arranged facilities with insurers who do not increase their premiums just because you work in performing arts. To help us obtain a quotation for Motor insurance, fill out our online Motor Insurance request form.
Motor Insurance Request Form

For Travel go here and for Home, telephone 020 8686 5050 or use mail@hencilla.co.uk.

Performing Arts Insurance

In addition to the insurances provided with Equity membership, we are also able to arrange cover for individuals and organisations who require their own bespoke cover. Available cover includes:  

• Employers' & Public Liability
• Cover for Sets, Scenery, Props & Costumes
• Portable & Technical Equipment
• Hired In Items
• Buildings and Contents Insurance
• Business Interruption
• Cancellation & Abandonment Insurance

For further information about Performing Arts Insurance, or to obtain an online quotation, please visit
Showtime Performing Arts Insurance