Find answers to your frequently asked questions about Greenbee Event Insurance.
- If I've already arranged part of my event or paid deposits for things before taking out my policy, will I still be covered?
- Can you cover my event if it takes place abroad?
- If I have to cancel an event because of a pre-existing medical condition, will I be covered?
- Can I take out marquee cover on its own?
- How long before my event should I take out an insurance policy?
- Can anyone take out an event policy?
- How long can I insure my event for?
- Who exactly is covered under the 'public liability' section of my policy?
- What does 'cancellation cover' protect you against?
If I've already arranged part of my event or paid deposits for things before taking out my policy, will I still be covered?
Yes, with Greenbee anything you've already booked or paid for will be fully covered.
Can you cover my event if it takes place abroad?
Unfortunately, our event insurance will only cover your event if it takes place within the UK, Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
If I have to cancel an event because of a pre-existing medical condition, will I be covered?
Yes, because there are no restrictions relating to pre-existing medical conditions in our event policy.
Can I take out marquee cover on its own?
Unfortunately, our marquee cover does have to be bought in conjunction with cover levels 1, 2, or 3.
How long before my event should I take out an insurance policy?
We recommend that you take it out as soon as you've paid for any part of the event, so that your deposits are covered.
Can anyone take out an event policy?
Yes, as long as they have a financial interest in the event like an event organiser or the person who is paying the main cost of the event. But as a policyholder they must be between 18 and 75.
How long can I insure my event for?
You can insure it for anything up to 72 hours, which is 3 days.
Who exactly is covered under the 'public liability' section of my policy?
This section is designed to cover anyone responsible for the organising of an event - that is, whoever has the insurable interest in the event - against being sued by an attendee for accidental injury to third parties, or the accidental loss of or damage to third party property.
What does 'cancellation cover' protect you against?
If you or your event organiser has to cancel your event, it covers you for any deposits or costs that you can't recover. But the reason for cancelling does have to be an insurable one listed in your policy. For instance, insurable reasons include event staff not appearing because of adverse weather conditions, or the non-appearance of caterers, speakers, musicians and so on (if no suitable replacement is available). Your cancellation cover also covers any costs involved in you having to rearrange the event elsewhere, if your original venue can't host the event because of insurable reasons. These may include (although it isn't limited to) an outbreak of food poisoning, or defects in the drains or sanitary facilities.