Event Liability Insurance Basics

· Event Insurance At A Glance: Event Insurance is a comprehensive plan which is to be put in a appropriate place, since the proper insurance coverage reduces the risks inherited to the event, or organiser/client. Unfortunately, in today’s litigious society, not taking the time to determine the necessary insurance coverage to protect your business could be a very costly mistake.Often, event coverage can be purchased on a per-program basis, depending on the number of attendees and days, type of event, and identified risks for that event

· What is an event planner insurance?

In a nutshell, event planners should carry “professional” insurance coverage that protects the individual and their business from liability claims arising out of their operations. In addition, events should have liability and other coverages for claims brought against the event itself — for example, a slip and fall claim occurring at the event. In case of unforeseen circumstances, the event may want to purchase cancellation coverage.

· What are all the insurance must-have’s?

This is a small gist on all the must have insurance plans an event planner/an organiser should have. This will help them protect their event from any sort of risks.

A Health Insurance

A Venue Coverage

A Trip Insurance

A Safe Shipping

And Your Value

· Are Event Insurances Affordable?

Event insurance can be very affordable. For instance An Insurance Company offers an online option for single-day, invitation-style events with fewer than 200 attendees for a $100 premium .

· What are the types of events that are generally covered for an event insurance:

Private events and business events are generally covered. Private events generally include: Anniversary Party, Baby Shower, Baptism, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Birthday Party, Class reunion, Engagement Party, Family Reunion, Graduation Party, House Warming, memorial service, Private Achievement Celebration, Private Holiday Party, Wedding Shower. And business insurances generally cover: Business Dinner, Non-Profit Function, Corporate Private Party, Fundraising Dinner, and Business Meeting. This is a general event coverage, however you have to check with your event insurance about the areas they cover.

· What does a “named insurance” mean?

The “Named Insured” is the person or business/organization in whose name the policy was purchased. Typically the Named Insured would be the same person or business / organization entity that signed the contract with the venue or for the event.

· Is the Special Event Liability Policy primary insurance?

If the Named Insured is held to be solely at fault in a claim the Special Event Liability Policy is primary insurance for both the named insured and any additional insured listed on the policy

· I live in one place, and the event to be held is scheduled to another place. Where am I entitled to take the policy from?

Your policy should be taken only where you live, irrespective of the venue scheduled for the event.

· How do I collect my liability policy which is required for the event?

Most purchasers can download their policies and certificates right from the web site as soon as the purchase is complete; a copy will also be e-mailed to you. We can also e-mail the Certificate of Liability directly to your venue if you have provided their e-mail address on your application.

If you have entered special wording for your venue, we will review your wording before finalizing your purchase. In this case you will receive a certificate of liability insurance, via e-mail, within 1 business day of the completion of the application. If requested on the application form, the venue will also receive a certificate within the same time frame, via e-mail.

· Will my event be covered if it run’s past midnight?

Most of the times, The Special Event Liability Policy will afford coverage for the day of the event as well as the 24 hours prior to the event and 24 hours after the event for the set up and tear down.