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General Liability for Short-term Special Events


Today's busy lifestyles are chock full of social gatherings
from community festivals to car shows, conventions to weddings.
If you organize family, business or community events, you know how much planning and effort is involved to make the occasion both safe and special for everyone.
Even with the most careful planning, unexpected situations can arise that you might not be prepared for. Don't forget that the right insurance might ease the burden. Nationwide can help.
Why do I need liability insurance?
Our Specialty Liability Insurance for Short-term Special Events provides important liability protection for a variety of organized events. Each event must meet these eligibility standards:
- Total event attendance must be fewer than 12,000
- Event days must be consecutive
- Maximum of 10 consecutive event days (excluding set-up/tear down)
- Event must be held at a single location
- Event location must not be owned by the named insured
How am I covered?
Our short-term special event insurance features zero deductibles for liability claims. It also helps protect against bodily injury and property damage claims arising from:
- Operations
- Premises
- Products and completed operations
- Advertising
- Personal injury liability
All programs have specific eligible and ineligible operations as well as notable exclusions. Please contact us for the specifics about covering your special event.
Find a Nationwide Insurance Agent
Specialty Liability Insurance products are sold exclusively through Nationwide Insurance® agents.
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