Top 5 Wedding Day Insurance Claims

Event insurance is a necessity for event planners looking to keep themselves and their clients protected. Event liability insurance protects your client if someone or something causes property damage to the venue or someone is injured at their event.

Each year, Markel Insurance sees numerous liability claims for things like damage to reception hall furnishings such as couches, mirrors, coffee tables – even toilets and landscaping. Markel also sees guest injury claims when someone slips, falls, and gets injured at the event venue.

Thanks to Markel Insurance, we are sharing the most common wedding day mishaps that have recently been covered under event liability insurance.

The Spilled Drinks
Group of guests spilled non-alcoholic drinks that left bright pink stains on the venue’s carpet.	Total Damages Paid Out Under Event Liability Coverage: $3,778.70
The Hurricane
Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Puerto Rico the same week George and his fiancé were supposed to get married. The venue lost power, and their wedding was postponed.	Total Damages Paid Out Under Event Cancellation Coverage: $13,733.28
The Fire
The California wildfires took down anything in its path, including Beth’s wedding venue. The event was able to proceed at a new location.	Total Damages Paid Out Under Event Cancellation Coverage: $36,896.25
The Bankrupt Venue
30 days before her wedding, Kasey went to her venue for the final walk-through meeting. When she got there, the gate was closed, locked, and had a “No Trespassing” sign. The venue closed without notice and she was forced to scramble to find “Plan B.”	Total Damages Paid Out Under Event Cancellation Coverage: $27,658.12
The Confetti Machine
Bride purchased confetti cannon to set off during the reception as music was playing. Confetti left stains on venue’s dance floor	Total Damages Paid Out Under Event Liability Coverage: $2,976.09
The Broken Couch
Bride and her bridal party broke an antique couch at the wedding venue while getting ready.	Total Damages Paid Out Under Event Liability Coverage: $7,900

Now you can help your clients protect their special day with Markel’s easy and affordable event insurance. When your client is properly protected against the unexpected, so is your reputation.

Request free brochures to protect your client’s special event. Visit Markel’s Event Insurance Website for Event Planners to learn more!

*This is a sponsored post from Markel Insurance.