We cover individual US-based merchants selling their wares or services in temporary spaces, like at fairs, festivals, farmers’ markets, trade shows, special events, conventions, etc. Our policy provides protection against bodily injury to a customer/guest or property damage to a premises you occupy.
This policy insures your business, including employees and volunteer workers. It does not cover independent contractors (1099s) that you hire to work for you.
Insureds must be a US resident with a US mailing address to be eligible for coverage under this policy, and the premium must be paid in US dollars.
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Renewing Coverage
Approximately six weeks prior to your expiration, we will mail you an invoice. The information on the invoice is produced from the file that we have created for you, from the information that you have provided. Please review the invoice for any information that has changed and advise us as to what has changed. You can write your changes on the invoice and mail it to us, or call into the office and we will make the changes over the phone.
To renew your coverage you can mail in the invoice with your check or money order, or you can pay online with your credit or debit card. There is a 3.25% service fee for paying with a card. You can avoid this fee by mailing the invoice back with your check or money order.
Base Policy Coverage Provided
Commercial General Liability
Commercial General Liability with Additional Insured Endorsement, Waiver of Subrogation, and Primary Non-Contributory Endorsement – coverage that protects the insured against liability claims for bodily injury and property damage arising out of their operations.
Legal Liability to Audience Participants
Legal Liability to Audience Participants – coverage that offers protection against bodily injury liability claims brought by persons participating in covered activities.
Medical Payment for Audience Participants
Medical Payment for Audience Participants – coverage that pays the medical and dental expenses incurred by a participant when an accidental injury occurs while participating in the insured’s covered activities. The coverage is provided on a primary basis.
Coverage Limits & Pricing
| Commercial General Liability Coverage | Option 1 Limits | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Each Occurrence | $2,000,000 | bodily injury & property damage to others |
| General Aggregate | $5,000,000 | the most the policy will pay |
| Products-Completed Operations Aggregate | $5,000,000 | the most the policy will pay |
| Damage to Rental Premises | $300,000 | the rented premises |
| Fire Legal Liability Personal & Advertising Injury | $2,000,000 | slander, libel, hurting someone's feelings |
| Medical Expenses to Others | $5,000 | emergency medical for others |
| Deductible | Zero |
| Premium Cost | Option 1 Limits |
|---|---|
| Most Vendors Annual Coverage | $380.00 |
| 10-days or less Single Event/Show Coverage | $159.00 |
Read this important information about the mobile vendor policies we offer.
All SIA policies are non-refundable after coverage begins.