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Event Insurance
Putting an event together for a small or large group can be a lot of hard work. After all the energy and effort you and your team put in to delivering an exceptional experience, you don’t want to be in the unfortunate position of being out of pocket if something doesn’t go according to plan.
Despite the best of intentions, and meticulous planning, things can go wrong such as bad weather, damage to the building / location where the event is being held, personal injury to organisers or attendees, or behavioural issues during the event.
You can reduce and relieve that stress by organising appropriate Event Insurance - it’s a smart and wise thing to do and can save you a lot of potential hassles if things beyond your control eventuate.
Who should consider Event Insurance?
- If you are a company organising a one-off, semi-regular or annual event.
- Professional event managers and coordinators.
- Promoters and organisers.
- Audio Visual operators.
- Stage production managers / companies.
Events, by their nature, come in many formats and range from:
- Breakfast / lunch / dinner gatherings
- Expos
- Conferences
- Product launches / briefings
- Networking functions
- Fundraising function
- Fairs / Shows
- Festivals
- Concerts
- Carnivals
- Retreat / camp / workshop
- Parties
- Weddings
- Sports competitions / match or game day.
There are many factors to consider with your insurance and it’s important you seek professional guidance to ensure you have adequate and appropriate cover.
As you may be aware, policies vary and it’s important that you purchase exactly what you need.
So, some key areas to think about in relation to Event Insurance include:
What this policy may cover
Public liability for accidental property damage to venues or third-party property
Compensation for accidental personal injury to attendees or members of the public
Legal costs to defend a liability claim
Optional liability cover for contractors and sub-contractors, including caterers, MCs, sound, lighting, entertainers and security
Optional cancellation, postponement and rescheduling cover (available by separate quote)
Cover for one-off, semi-regular and annual events
Cover for organisers, promoters, event managers, AV operators and stage production companies
Cover for stallholders, exhibitors, entertainers, suppliers and service providers who aren't the event organiser
Cover across a variety of different event types.
High-risk activity cover (amusement rides, inflatables, petting zoos, pyrotechnics) available through specialist markets on request