Vendor and Exhibitor Insurance

In most cases, yes. The majority of event venues, festival organizers, and trade show operators require all vendors to show proof of general liability insurance before they can set up or perform — even for a single day. Without it, the venue may not allow you to participate. Our single-event policies start at $199 and you can purchase online in minutes with instant proof of coverage.

Vendor liability insurance starts at $199 for both single-event and annual policies. Your final premium depends on the type of vendor work you do, the coverage limits you select, and any optional add-ons. Annual policies are the best value if you work 3 or more events per year — one purchase covers unlimited events with unlimited free certificates of insurance.

A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is a document that proves you carry liability insurance. Venues require it because it confirms that if an accident happens related to your work, your insurance — not the venue’s — responds to the claim. With our policies, you get unlimited free COIs available 24/7. You can add your venue as an Additional Insured online and email the certificate directly to them during checkout.

Vendor general liability insurance covers bodily injury (e.g., a guest trips over your cables or equipment), property damage (e.g., your setup scratches a venue floor or damages a wall), and associated legal defense costs if you are sued. Every policy also includes Host Liquor Liability at no extra charge. Optional add-ons include care/custody/control coverage, medical payments, damage to premises, and more.

Single event / multi-day coverage protects you for one specific event or engagement. It’s ideal if you only work a handful of events per year or need coverage for a specific gig where the venue is requiring it.

Annual coverage (365 days) covers unlimited events all year long with unlimited free certificates of insurance. If you work 3 or more events per year, the annual policy is typically the better value since you only pay once and never have to purchase a new policy for each gig.

Yes. You can add your venue (or any other entity) as an Additional Insured directly during the online checkout process at no extra charge. You can also email the certificate directly to your venue from within the application. If you have an annual policy, you can add new Additional Insureds anytime throughout the year — there’s no limit.

Your Certificate of Insurance is generated within minutes of purchase and delivered straight to your inbox. You can also have it emailed directly to your venue at no extra cost during checkout. If you need help with additional insured certificates or documentation, our team is available Monday through Friday at 1-800-364-2433.

No — vendor insurance and event insurance are two different types of coverage.

Vendor insurance protects you as a service provider working at someone else’s event. It covers claims arising from your work, your equipment, and your setup.

Event liability insurance protects you as the organizer of an event. It covers claims from attendees who are injured or whose property is damaged during your event.

If you’re both organizing events and working as a vendor at other people’s events, you may need both types of coverage. Learn more about event liability insurance here.