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SamR

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Hi,

I'm looking at doing many events / exhibitions over this year which will envolve me going to places like NEC, hotels, etc etc.

I will be setting up a stand - just some free standing banners and a table.

Now i'm unsure how the insurance side of things work.... Would I need public libility insurance? Would I be covered by the venue?

If anyone knows anyone that can advise I would love a quick chat!

Regards,

Sam
 
From a legal stand point public liability insurance is predominately not a mandatory requirement however is highly recommended. That said and done some contracts such as having a stall will stipulate that you must have PL insurance.
 
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I would strongly recommend have some kind of liability insurance, if someone was to trip over and injure themselves on your stand, they could potentially sue you.

If you have an existing business insurance policy, you may be able to extend the cover to include this.

If not, the venue may be able to offer you some form of accident/liability cover.

It is of course very unlikely that there will be an accident and someone will sue you, but you don't want to tempt fate.

Pinto Potts LLP Solicitors
Slip, Trip or Fall Accident, claim compensation http://www.pintopotts.co.uk


The views expressed are those of the individual, not those of Pinto Potts Solicitors
 
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What about exhibiting? at say the NEC does anyone know if their insurance would cover you?


Sam
 
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the exhibition hall will have PL insurance, which will cover anyone injured as a result of their facilities. You need PL to cover you if anyone injures themselves on your stand. If you are going to have anyone else one your stand with you then you will also need employers liability insurance.
 
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No win, no fee was introduced :)

Going forward the threshold for small track claims will be raised which hopefully will reduce the number of spurious claims that are made.
 
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SamR said:
Hi,

I'm looking at doing many events / exhibitions over this year which will envolve me going to places like NEC, hotels, etc etc.

I will be setting up a stand - just some free standing banners and a table.

Now i'm unsure how the insurance side of things work.... Would I need public libility insurance? Would I be covered by the venue?

If anyone knows anyone that can advise I would love a quick chat!

Regards,

Sam
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Sam

Have you got a stand sorted out

I do some work for a company in Leicestershire that do all this

Mark - if you need help e mail me on [email protected]
 
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The best bet is to contact the venue for confirmation.

No Win, No Fee claims certainly did change the marketplace, we offer this service, but we ensure our clients recieve 100% of their injury compensation and the other side meet our costs.

If you have an accident and decide you do want to make a claim, shop around for a Solicitor who will not take a chunk of the compensation award.

Pinto Potts Solicitors
Worked with vibrating tools? Vibration White Finger? http://www.pintopotts.co.uk
 
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The issue is i will be going to many venue all over the country. Some hotels, exhibition halls etc etc...

I cant really call each one to see their t & c's would rather have something (if need be) in place all of the time...

Sam
 
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What industry are you in (if you don't mind me asking)?

Do you have any other kind of business insurance (i:e contents) that could extend to include liability cover?

Pinto Potts Solicitors
Worked with Asbestos - Asbestosis Compensation Claims http://www.pintopotts.co.uk
 
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I currently do not have any cover...

Wow I assumed it would be alot more... (one should never assume I know!)

Any reccomendations?
 
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I had a hunt around and it seems like a bit of a minefield out there!!!

Any reccomendations?
 
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In reality we were never asked at any exhibition (wedding fayres) for proof we had the insurance.

The cheapest I've found (I'm now organising a wedding fayre) is from Event Insurance www.events-insurance.co.uk. Very straight forward to arrange.

H
 
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