We negotiate better insurance for freelancers in film and entertainment

Join an association committed to keeping you covered.

Affordable insurance For freelancers
Tailored benefits For the entertainment industry
Registered brokerage Professional support & guidance

Membership Benefits

The PlainSimple Association is a nonprofit organisation formed to negotiate and secure competitive insurance for freelancers, exclusively tailored for those in the entertainment industry. Together with Momentum, we are opening a new door on Group Insurance.

Health Insurance

Health insurance that makes day-to-day, ER, and hospital cover more affordable.

Income Protection

Tailored income protection that covers you in the event of illness or accident.

Financial Services

Advisory service designed to help create and sustain your financial wellbeing.

About The PlainSimple Association

This isn’t a workers’ union or a mutual aid organisation. PlainSimple is a non-profit association that negotiates affordable insurance for freelancers in entertainment, under the umbrella of group cover.

Nonprofit Structure

Legislated commission only. No sales pressure. The association exists primarily to negotiate better rates for good products for its members.

Backed by The Protax Group

PlainSimple partners with The Protax Group, a registered financial planning and brokerage company founded in 1987.

Founded by industry professionals

The association was founded by Glen Bosman, a former Executive Producer and Committee member of the Commercial Producers’ Association, now an experienced broker with a vision to offer insurance for freelancers in entertainment.

How to Become a Member

Here's how you can start receiving professional advice and access to exclusively negotiated insurance for you and your family.

1

Apply for Membership

Complete a seamless and swift registration process to get started.

2

Pay Your Membership Fee

An affordable annual fee secures your membership and unlocks all benefits.

  • Once-off joining fee: R400.00
  • Yearly membership fee: R400.00
3

Enjoy Your Benefits

Access exclusive insurance offers, professional advice, and comprehensive cover for you and your family.

Who Qualifies for Membership?

Association membership is reserved for freelancers and independent contractors in the South African entertainment sector. Some examples include:

Audio-visual technicians
Models & actors
Musicians & voice artists
Eventing specialists
Camera crew & costume designers
Post-production professionals
Dancers & ballerinas
And more – check with us

Each application is assessed on an individual basis

The PlainSimple Association is governed by compliance requirements set by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), the insurers we partner with, and our Memorandum of Incorporation. Membership eligibility is verified on an individual basis in alignment with these regulatory requirements.

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