Question 1

When does my coverage go in to effect?

Accepted Answer

Note that this coverage is offered for the specific event dates purchased only. The coverage will automatically begin at 12:01am on the first event date and will expire at 11:59pm on the last purchased evet date. If you event goes past midnight, please make sure you purchase an additional day to accommodate for the exposue.

If you purchase a policy for a future date, the coverage will begin at 12:01am on the date chosen.

Please note that the policy cannot be backdated and coverage cannot be purchased on same day or day before the event to be insured.

Question 2

How do I provide proof of insurance to our venue?

Accepted Answer

Once you have purchased coverage, you will receive an email with the policy binder, policy wordings and a certificate. You can email a copy to your venue as proof of insurance. Under no circumstances should the Certificate wordings be altered, added to or amended in any way.

Question 3

Is a liquor permit required?

Accepted Answer

If you are serving alcohol at your event, you may need to obtain a permit from the respective governing body. In order to determine if you need a permit / license, please review the requirements in the state and city your event is being held in.

Question 4

Is this vendor insurance?

Accepted Answer

No. This policy does not cover the performer, vendor or exhibitor. The coverage protects you, for the added risk of having them at your event. If they are a professional company, they should buy and provide their own insurance specific to their business, and provide you with proof of insurance.

Question 5

Is your event being held at an individual’s home?

Accepted Answer

Our online program is not available for events being held at an individual’s home. We recommend checking with your homeowner’s broker to see if you are covered for your event, or if you will have to increase your pre-existing coverage.

Note: Events over a certain capacity may be excluded from your current policy. Always check with your current homeowners or renters policy to make sure that your event has sufficient coverage.

Question 6

My event had to be cancelled; is it possible to get a refund for my policy?

Accepted Answer

All premiums and fees are fully earned and non-refundable once the policy is purchased. This means that the policy limits cannot be reduced, nor can the policy be cancelled or extended beyond the stated policy term for any reason.

Question 7

My event type is not listed

Accepted Answer

If your event type is not listed you are not eligible to complete the purchase of insurance under this program. Please note the list of ineligible event types.

Question 8

My State is not listed?

Accepted Answer

This program is currently only available for events based in the states listed in the drop-down shown. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Question 9

Our venue requires a certificate. How does that happen?

Accepted Answer

Once coverage is purchased you will be provided a certificate that can be sent to your venue.

Question 10

What event locations can be covered under this policy?

Accepted Answer

This program can only cover events based in the continental U.S. Note that coverage is not available for events taking place in Kentucky, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands at this time.

Question 11

What is Commercial General Liability?

Accepted Answer

This coverage is designed to protect against all sums up to the coverage limit that the insured shall become legally obligated to pay for bodily injury, property damage or personal and advertising injury to third parties arising out of the operations of the insured event. It includes the cost of a lawyer to defend you.

Once coverage is purchased you will be provided a certificate that can be issued to your venue/location naming them as an additional insured.

Click Here to read to full policy terms, limitations and exclusions

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE EXCLUSION – see coverage form for more information

Question 12

What is considered Hazardous Activity?

Accepted Answer

All hazardous activity will be excluded from this program. Please review the below list of excluded activities. Hosting an event with hazardous activity? We may still be able to help! Depending on the activity and the size of the event, minimum premium can start around $1,500.00. Reach out to a dedicated agent directly at USEvents@frontrowinsurance.com If your event includes any of these event types or activities it will not be eligible under this program at this time: Not Eligible:

Question 13

What is Damage to Premises Rented to You?

Accepted Answer

Damages to premises rented to you covers physical damage to the rented property / venue during the insured event for which you are legally liable. Your venue may require this additional coverage.

The policy will automatically include a limit of $250,000. A higher $1,000,000 is also available for purchase.

Still have questions? Reach out to a dedicated agent directly at USEvents@frontrowinsurance.com

Question 14

What is the difference between Liquor Liability and Host Liquor Liability?

Accepted Answer

Host Liquor Liability &ndash; Host liquor liability, which includes coverage for hosted or cash bars, is part of your General Liability coverage. It provides coverage when your venue serves alcoholic beverages or allows alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises. Liquor Liability &ndash; This coverage is available as an option to purchase. In place of host liquor liability, this provides coverage if you are providing alcohol at your event as part of your business of manufacturing, distributing, selling, servicing or furnishing alcoholic beverages. Still have questions? Reach out to a dedicated agent directly at USEvents@frontrowinsurance.com See also: Host Liquor Liability Insurance &ndash; Consider it for Your Wedding

Question 15

Who is responsible for having liquor liability coverage for my event?

Accepted Answer

Please be aware that there is no coverage afforded under this policy for claims arising from the operations or actions of your hired vendors. We recommend that you request certificates of insurance from each of your hired vendors (including caterers, bands).

Question 16

Who should be listed as a Named Insured?

Accepted Answer

It is important to choose the correct Named Insured. The Named Insured has special rights and duties that are explained in the General Rules of the Insurance policy wording. The Named Insured is responsible for paying insurance premiums, and checks for claims paid will be made out to the Named Insured. The named insured must be an individual(s) or organization that can legally enter into a contract and process financial transactions.

Typically, the Named Insured will be the same as the person(s) or organization hosting the event and renting the venue and equipment. Do not put the venue or venue owner as the named insured.

Individuals

If you are applying as an individual, please list your full legal name in the Name Insured box. If you are applying on behalf of another individual, put their full legal name as the Named Insured.

Couples

If you are applying as a couple to be married, or on behalf of a couple, please list the full legal names of both individuals in the Name Insured box.

Partnerships or Joint Ventures

If you are applying as a Partnership or Joint Venture, please list your full legal name and your partner’s or co-venture’s full legal name(s).

Trade Name/Unincorporated Companies

If you are applying as a company that is not incorporated, please list your full legal name and your unincorporated company name by including the acronym dba (doing business as).

e.g. “Jane Doe dba ABC Company”

Corporations

If you are applying as a Corporation, please list the full legal name of your corporation including the company’s designation (i.e. Inc. Ltd., LLC, Corp.)

Societies/Foundations/Registered Charities/Religious Organizations/Other Not-For-Profits

Provided the organization is a legal entity, enter the full legal name of the organization, as it would appear on a tax statement.

e.g. “The Arts and Cultural Appreciation Society of Los Angeles”

Question 17

Please see the below list of excluded events

Accepted Answer

If your event includes any of these event types or activities it will not be eligible under this program at this time. All Activities Involving Or In Any Way Related To Any: