Special Event Insurance in California

Get a Special Event quote

Short-term cover for a single event. Most venues require it, and most will tell you the exact limits they need listed on the certificate.

Only your name, email and phone are required — fill in what you know and we will come back to you for the rest. Nothing here is an application and nothing is binding.

Your business Business Name

DBA / Trading AsOnly if different from the name above.Business Structure

Business Address

CityZIP Code

Mailing AddressOnly if your mail goes somewhere else.

Your First NameYour Last Name

Email AddressPhone Number

Years in BusinessApproximate Annual RevenueA rough figure is fine.

WebsiteIf you have one.

The event What Kind of Event?

Event DateStart and End Times

Setup DateIf different from the event date.

Venue Name Venue Address

Expected AttendanceIs It Open to the Public?

Are You Charging Admission?

What is happening there

Will Alcohol Be Served?If Yes, Who Is Serving It?Carriers care about this more than almost anything else on the form.

Will Food Be Served?

Any Vendors, Food Trucks or Exhibitors? Any Inflatables, Rides, Fireworks or Live Animals?

Will There Be Hired Security?Live Music or DJ?

The cover you want

Limits the Venue RequiresCheck your venue contract — it will usually specify.Does the Venue Need to Be Added to the Policy?

If Yes, Exactly How Should They Be Named?Copy it word for word from the contract.Do You Need Liquor Liability Quoted?

Your current cover and timing Have you held this event before? Any incidents?

Current or Previous InsurerIf you are switching or renewing.What You Pay NowIf you know it.

When Do You Need Cover to Start?

Anything Else We Should Know

This is a solicitation for insurance. Completing this form does not apply for or bind cover. Coverage cannot be bound or changed via this form, e-mail, voicemail, text, or facsimile — only by written confirmation from our office.

Pledge Insurance Services tailors packages covering weddings, rock concerts, athletic competitions and other California events — entire event/organization or staff/participants, plus liquor liability for weddings/venues requiring bartender coverage.

Event liability — bodily injury and property damage claims from weddings, festivals, corporate gatherings.
Liquor liability — often required by venues serving alcohol; protects against claims from intoxicated guests.
Cancellation & weather — optional, protection against postponement due to severe weather/other covered causes.
Vendor & exhibitor needs — certificates of insurance and exhibitor coverage for auto shows, trade fairs, vendor booths.

Call 800-400-9278 for a quote.

Key coverage highlights

Event liability
Cancellation options
Liquor liability add-ons
Vendor requirements met

Common questions

Do venues require event insurance?

Most venues and municipalities require proof of liability coverage before permitting your event.

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Key coverage highlights

Common questions

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