Does the SIA event planner policy cover sub-contractors?

You've purchased SIA's event planner policy through the Music, Photos, and Event Planners (MPEP) program, but what's included with your coverage? Can sub-contractors you're hiring fall under your event planner policy? Let's talk about it! 

The event planner policy provides protection against third-party bodily injury and medical claims, property damage to a venue or other third party, business legal defense fees, advertising liability, and any slander or libel claim. Your coverage is limited

Misrepresentation and insurance fraud

Whether you're renewing your policy or starting a new one, insurers have an extensive review process once an application is received. Reviewing applications helps underwriters make sure what's on the application is both accurate and something that can be covered by the policy. After all, there's no point in buying insurance if your operation(s) are excluded by the policy you're applying for! After your application is read, an underwriter will cross check the information by Googling you/your

Your insider guide to understanding claims

We often talk about things you can do to prevent a claim, but what happens when you actually need to file a claim? How does the claims process work? Maybe you're wondering why your premium went up when you haven't filed any claims. Well, look no further because SIA is here to break things down! 

How to file a claim:

First, should an incident occur, you'll need to login to your client dashboard on our website to file your claim. When using a computer/tablet, you'll see "submit a claim" on

Safe practices

Doing what you love should be fun and exciting...but it's also extremely important to take safety into consideration! Ensuring your operations are as safe as possible means you’re helping your audience have a great experience. After all, no one is going to have a good time if a kid stabs himself with an erroneously placed sword swallowing prop. Plus, you can minimize your chances of a claim being made against you with smart safety practices. Fewer claims mean a decreased risk of premium hikes

Audience participation

"And for this next trick, I'll need a volunteer from the audience!" Many of you have probably heard something of the like during a performance, but does a Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy cover audience participation? 

To put it simply, your coverage is for you while performing on another's premises. You are protected in scenarios such as injuring an audience member, damaging property, or even offending someone. However, there is no coverage for athletic participation from an