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FoundInNature
03-15-2007, 04:09 PM
I have been looking into doing a couple of trade shows in my area. A couple of the applications require that you obtain insurance. So, I'd like to know if anyone here has had to do this as well. If so, who did you use? Whatrange of costs do you consider reasonable?
Thanks so much!
Deanna
Thanks so much!
Deanna
surpriseparties
03-15-2007, 07:48 PM
WOW! Really? The facility the show is held at should provide that! When you and I were talking about the show I was going to do you asked me about ins. The venue I was going through said they had it. Weird!
FoundInNature
03-15-2007, 08:51 PM
That's the thing. Not everyone does. So far, I've only encountered two that do. One is being held at a fairground. The other is at a football stadium. I'm pretty hesitant now to do either. I was just wondering if anyone else had encountered this situation. I know I've heard others talk about it, but I can't remember what company they used.
So, I'm coming to the boards!
Deanna
So, I'm coming to the boards!
Deanna
ccarroll
03-15-2007, 09:35 PM
I have had several shows ask for insurance. They wanted a $1 Million rider payable to the city (it was a city event). I did not go to the show. I thought they were nuts smileys/smiley36.gif I guess they were looking for professional companies like food booths and such.
Nuts!
Chris
Nuts!
Chris
DazzlePremier
03-15-2007, 09:41 PM
Hi Deanna~
I have participated in the last 3 All About Women events here in Nashville and they require a $1 million Liability Insurance Policy. It is an event centered around Health & Wellness, so there are a lot of Doctors, Chiropractors, Opthamologists, etc. on site doing testing and evaluations.That is whythey need personal coverage for each vendor.
We must give away a free service to the community to participate. I do "Image Consulting", "Fashion Personality",and I sell Jewelry!
The costs of my Insurance is $260 a year through State Farm. This is a $1m Liabilty Policy with a $12,000 Coverage Plan for all of my Jewelry and Business Equipment.
You need to evaluate your situation. Will you be able to recoup the insurance cost and the booth fee by selling off your table....if so, then I say go for it!
You also would be insured against theft or fire as a bonus all year long. Call your Homeowner's Ins.Co. and I'm sure they can help you decide what you need.
Wish you the Best! Sheryl
I have participated in the last 3 All About Women events here in Nashville and they require a $1 million Liability Insurance Policy. It is an event centered around Health & Wellness, so there are a lot of Doctors, Chiropractors, Opthamologists, etc. on site doing testing and evaluations.That is whythey need personal coverage for each vendor.
We must give away a free service to the community to participate. I do "Image Consulting", "Fashion Personality",and I sell Jewelry!
The costs of my Insurance is $260 a year through State Farm. This is a $1m Liabilty Policy with a $12,000 Coverage Plan for all of my Jewelry and Business Equipment.
You need to evaluate your situation. Will you be able to recoup the insurance cost and the booth fee by selling off your table....if so, then I say go for it!
You also would be insured against theft or fire as a bonus all year long. Call your Homeowner's Ins.Co. and I'm sure they can help you decide what you need.
Wish you the Best! Sheryl
