Trade Show Insurance

Whether you're organizing an entire trade show or exhibiting at someone else's, insurance is part of the contract. Convention centers and expo halls require show organizers to carry event liability coverage — and most show organizers, in turn, require every exhibitor to provide a certificate of insurance naming the show and the venue as additional insureds.

A special event policy covers the show or the booth: if an attendee trips over booth cabling, a display falls, or the venue's property is damaged during move-in or move-out, the event policy responds — instead of the claim landing on your company.

What the coverage typically includes

General liability for attendee injuries and property damage on the show floor
The venue and show organizer named as additional insureds (per the exhibitor kit)
Coverage during move-in, show days, and move-out — not just exhibit hours
Exhibitor booth coverage that satisfies the show's certificate requirement
A certificate of insurance you can upload to the exhibitor portal right away

New to certificates? See what a certificate of insurance is and what additional insured means.

Frequently asked questions

Do exhibitors need their own insurance at a trade show?

Almost always. Most exhibitor kits require each booth to carry general liability — commonly $1,000,000 per occurrence — and to name the show organizer, the venue, and sometimes the decorator as additional insureds.

Does trade show insurance cover move-in and move-out?

A properly dated special event policy covers the full contracted period, including move-in and move-out days. Match the policy dates to the dates in your exhibitor contract, not just the show hours.

Can I buy trade show insurance online?

Yes. You can buy a policy online in minutes, add the venue and show organizer as additional insureds exactly as the exhibitor kit lists them, and download the certificate immediately.