Lohan's Insurance Troubles

Lindsay Lohan almost had to bow out of her latest film project, Labor Pains, because insurance companies did not want to cover her, WENN reports.

When actors have a history of substance abuse problems, they must gain cover from insurers before they can begin work on a movie. However, because of their issues with alcohol and drugs, they often have the most trouble getting such cover. And Lohan, who remains on probation for two DUI incidents last year, is no exception to the rule.

Producer of Labor Pains Rick Schwartz had extreme difficulty getting any insurance company to cover Lohan. A source says that the producer "could only find one insurance company to cover her, and even then he really had to vouch for her."

With those logistics behind her, Lohan is now at work on the film, in which she plays a young woman who fakes pregnancy in attempt to avoid job termination. While getting Lohan on the books was a challenge, the film's crew is happy things worked out and remain impressed with her attitude.

"She has really impressed us with her work ethic. She is rehearsing every day with energy and focus. She is lovely to her costars and the crew," praises co-producer Celine Rattray.

Rattray adds, "Whatever personal issues she may have had in the past, it is clear to me that work is her total priority."

Labor Pains is still in pre-production, but is set to be released in 2009.