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Event insurance
One-off liability for a wedding, festival, tournament, or conference. Most venues now require it before they hand over the keys.
Start the event insurance application →- What it covers
- Injury to guests and damage to the venue
- Liquor liability, if alcohol is served
- Cancellation for weather or a vendor failing to show, if added
- The venue named as an additional insured, which is usually the actual requirement
- What it doesn't cover
- Your own equipment, unless scheduled
- Professional services by vendors — they need their own coverage
- Typical limits
- $1M per occurrence covers most venue requirements. Send us the contract and we'll match it exactly.
- Worth knowing
- These are quick to issue — often same day. Send the venue's insurance requirement page rather than guessing at limits.
Common questions about event insurance
What does event insurance cover?
Injury to guests and damage to the venue. Liquor liability, if alcohol is served. Cancellation for weather or a vendor failing to show, if added. The venue named as an additional insured, which is usually the actual requirement.
What does event insurance not cover?
Your own equipment, unless scheduled. Professional services by vendors — they need their own coverage.
What limits are typical?
$1M per occurrence covers most venue requirements. Send us the contract and we'll match it exactly.
What should I watch out for?
These are quick to issue — often same day. Send the venue's insurance requirement page rather than guessing at limits.