Vendor Liability Insurance
Get general liability vendor insurance designed for businesses and professionals occupying stands, booths, exhibits, kiosks, or stalls.
- Covers 500+ vendor types
- Instant Certificate of Insurance
- Affordable coverage options
Coverage You Can Count On
Vendors & Exhibitors
Artists & Crafters
DJs & Entertainers
Food & Concessions
Liquor Vendors
Photographers & Videographers
Additional types of vendors we cover are mobile vendors, beauty and body artists, pop-up shops, booth holders, virtual vendors, and CBD vendors.
Nationwide Coverage at Popular Events
Campuses & Concerts | Conferences & Conventions | Corporate Events Fairs & Festivals
Farmers Markets | Galleries & Juried Shows | Pop-up Shops | Stadiums & Arenas
Special Events | Swap Meets & Flea Markets | Weddings | Tradeshows & Expos
Which Policy Is Right For Me?
Standard Short-Term Coverage
- Best for businesses and professionals selling products or advertising services at an event
- Up to 90 days of coverage are available
- Commonly used by artists, crafters, exhibitors, and vendors operating a booth or stall
- Standard general liability coverage to meet most event requirements
Speciality Short-Term Coverage
- Best for vendors who provide a service during an event
- 1–3 days of coverage
- Commonly used by DJs, Entertainers, Liquor services, Photographers, and Videographers
- Good for weddings, parties, and private special events
Annual Insurance Plans Available
- Best for vendors who attend multiple events a year
- Unlimited event coverage plus coverage for your business
- Commonly used by companies and professionals who need coverage outside of events, like for online sales
- Save time and money with a one-time purchase for the year
Vendor Insurance Explained
Vendor insurance for events is liability insurance that protects you while operating a booth or offering professional services during an event. It may cover the costs of accidents caused by you, your business, or your booth.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Vendor Insurance
How Much Does Vendor Insurance Cost For a 1-Day Event?
The cost for vendor insurance for a 1-day event starts at $49. Prices can vary based on the type of coverage you need, the event, and adding additional insureds to your policy.
What is a COI For Vendors?
A COI is a Certificate of Insurance and allows vendors to show proof of insurance. It contains a list of your coverages, additional insureds, limits of liability, exclusions, and more.
A COI can also be called an ACORD.
What Are Additional Insureds For Vendor Liability Insurance?
Additional insureds (AIs) are outside entities (like event planners or venues) added to your vendor liability insurance policy that can receive coverage in the case of a claim. An AI is not a friend, employee, another business you own, or a fellow vendor.
What Does Vendor Liability Insurance Cover?
Vendor liability insurance covers many common accidents that can occur when you’re operating a booth or providing a service during a short-term event, such as slips and falls or property damage.
This type of insurance is designed to help you pay for medical bills, legal fees, repair costs, and more!
Why Do I Need Liability Insurance For Vendor Events?
You may need liability insurance for vendor events if a venue or event requires you to show proof of insurance. This shows them you have a policy that may help you cover the cost of a claim if something goes wrong and those costs won’t fall back on the event or venue.
Think of it this way: the venue you are at likely has insurance, but it doesn’t cover other people who use the property. The event planner or business hosting at the venue likely has insurance to cover them while hosting events, but it doesn’t always cover vendors who attend. This means you have to get your own policy to cover accidents that may stem from you, your business, your booth, or your service.
Whether you’re required to have insurance or not, it’s always a good idea—you never know if unexpected weather may strike, if a customer will slip, or if your gear is going to scuff up a venue’s floors.
As the common phrase goes, “It’s better to be safe than sorry!”
