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Ensure Brilliant Reception with Watch Party Event Insurance
Insurance is necessary for the below events – if you are planning on running one of these then get a quote:
- Euro football tournament watch parties
- World Cup watch parties
- Cricket World Cup watch parties
- Wimbledon watch parties
- Eurovision watch parties
- Coronation watch parties
- Superbowl watch parties
- Boxing watch parties
- E-sport watch parties
- Outdoor theatre or outdoor cinema event
If you are planning to put on a public or private watch party to show a football tournament or concert, then you require insurance.
The cost of putting on a watch party can quickly exceed expectations. The higher the cost, the more you, as the host and organiser, are set to lose. Cancellations due to bad weather or schedule changes will result in a loss of income and a shortfall through lost hired equipment deposits. The more people, the higher the risk of accident or injury from slips, trips and falls. And the larger the watch party, the more screens and stereo equipment needed to be protected.
Watch Party Insurance – Now available from £25*
Bespoke Insurance for your Watch Party
Watch parties are a high risk event, so adequate insurance is recommended. At Insure Our Event we provide a bespoke policy – only offering insurance for what you need, and not for what you don’t. You can choose you policy limits through our flexible quote form, as well as any additional covers such as adverse weather cover.
What’s covered with Watch Party Insurance from Insure Our Event:
- Public liability protection in the event of injury caused by negligence or accident, e.g. a guest injured due to a trip or slip.
- Employers’ liability will cover damages and claims relating to employees or volunteers, e.g. an employee injured from a bump that wasn’t their fault.
- Hired or purchased equipment covered in the case of accidental loss, damage or theft that are not already covered by the venue or the participants’ insurance.
- Cancellation and postponement insurance, covering the deposit for hired equipment and catering.
- Adverse weather and abandonment cover, with the additional cover.
What is not covered with Watch Party Insurance:
- Rescheduling issues with the tournament or watched show.
- If guests don’t arrive.
- Financial loss in direct relation with COVID-19.
- Anything covered by third party insurance, such as the venue’s insurance.
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Effective risk management is crucial to improving safety. It also significantly reduces the chances of your event needing to pay vast amounts of money in legal costs and damages. Insure Our Event has created a “Spot The Risk” test, demonstrating the risks involved in running an event.
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Whatever your allegiance, whatever your plans – whether you are hosting a private party to view the World Cup, or you are a business looking to put on a watch party event – there are five key things that should not be overlooked in your preparations.
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Insurance options to consider…
Event Cancellation Insurance, Public Liability Insurance
You could also include…
Employers’ Liability, Event Equipment Insurance
*£25 premium is based on a party with up to 50 attendees and public liability cover of £1 million and excludes Employers Liability, Property, Money & Cancellation cover. Prices will vary dependent on event size and cover required. Complete our instant quote form for a tailored quote for your event.
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