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Special Events Application
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🎉 Sporting & Non-Sporting Special Events

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1. Producer & Submission Info
ⓘ  Effective date must fall within 365 days from the date of submission. Coverage effective dates cannot precede the date the completed application is received.
2. Named Insured
Mailing Address
3. Event Venue
Enter the primary venue or location where the event will be held. If same as mailing address, check below.
4. Coverage Requested
Lines of Coverage
General Liability Limits
Optional Coverage Limits
Products / Completed Ops • Personal & Adv. Injury $1M • Damage to Premises $100K • Med Pay $5K
5. Event Details
Event Classification
ⓘ  Sporting events are rated per participant per day. Non-sporting events are rated per spectator / attendee per day. Activity risk classification (Low / Medium / High) determines rate within filed range.
Event Schedule & Activity Detail
ⓘ  Complete one row per event or activity. List activity type (e.g., Soccer Tournament, Wedding Reception, Concert), event dates, duration, and expected counts.
# Activity / Event Type Start Date # of Days # Participants # Spectators Risk Class
(L / M / H)
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ⓘ  Events with more than 5,000 spectators will trigger a referral for underwriter review.
6. Operations Profile
Applicant Role
Is the applicant the event organizer, host, or promoter?
Coverage under this program requires the applicant to be the event organizer, host, or promoter. Third-party participants or attendees only are not eligible.
Event History
Has this event been held in the past?
Venue & Setup
Is the venue properly licensed and permitted for this event?
Will the event's expected attendance remain within the venue's certificate of occupancy?
Is a written venue use agreement in place?
Is the event held outdoors, indoors, or both?
Alcohol Service
Will alcohol be served, sold, or available at the event?
Ancillary Operations
Will the event include concessions or food vendors?
Will security personnel be on site during the event?
Will minors (under 18) be participating or attending?
Will any overnight accommodations be provided as part of the event?
Is an Additional Insured endorsement required?
7. Underwriting Supplemental
Prior Insurance
A. General
Has the applicant had insurance denied, cancelled, or non-renewed by an insurer in the last 5 years for a coverage being requested?
Has the applicant been involved in any bankruptcy, criminal, or civil proceedings?
Has the applicant experienced a loss in the last five (5) years for a coverage being requested?
B. Waivers & Participant Releases
Applicable when the event includes athletic, recreational, or active participation by attendees.
Does the organization require all participants to sign a waiver or release before participating?
Do waivers specifically address the inherent risks of the activity?
For youth participants (minors), are waivers signed by a parent or legal guardian?
C. Sexual Abuse & Molestation (SA&M) Controls
Required when SA&M coverage is requested or when minors are participating. Lack of underwriting controls is grounds for declination of SA&M coverage.
Have claims, allegations, or charges of abuse, molestation, or sexual misconduct ever been made against or on behalf of the applicant or its staff/volunteers?
Does the organization conduct criminal background checks on all staff and volunteers who interact with minors?
Is there a written policy prohibiting one-on-one unsupervised interaction between adults and minors?
Does the organization have written incident reporting and response procedures for abuse allegations?
D. Crowd & Safety Standards
Will the organizer conduct a venue safety walk-through prior to the event?
Will first aid supplies and trained personnel be available on site?
Is an emergency action plan (evacuation, severe weather, medical) documented and shared with staff?
Do all third-party vendors (caterers, entertainers, equipment providers) carry their own liability insurance?
E. Ineligible Exposures Declaration
The applicant must review the following ineligible operations and exposures. By checking the box below, the applicant confirms that none of these apply to the event.
Ineligible Operations & Exposures
  • Pyrotechnics or open-flame performances
  • Motorsports, ATV, or motorized vehicle races / exhibitions
  • Aerial acts, hot-air balloons, bungee jumping, zip-lines
  • Events at unlicensed or unpermitted venues
  • Political rallies or protest events
  • BYO or self-serve alcohol arrangements
  • Haunted houses, escape rooms, immersive horror experiences
  • Demolition derbies, tractor pulls, stunt events
  • Events exceeding venue certificate of occupancy
  • Extreme / adventure races (Tough Mudder, Spartan, Ironman)
  • Professional / semi-professional sporting events
  • Boxing, MMA, or combat sports events
  • Large stadium / arena events (>5,000 spectators)
  • Skydiving, parasailing, hot-air balloon events
  • Carnivals or circuses with mechanical rides
  • Events with bull riding, rodeo, or equestrian competition
8. Additional Named Insured
Complete if any additional entities (co-hosts, sponsors, venue owners) require named insured status. Attach a schedule if more than one.
9. Supporting Documents
Please send the following along with this completed application back to your underwriter. Loss runs are required for recurring events — everything else is greatly appreciated if available at this time. The more we have upfront, the smoother the process!
Required (Recurring Events)
  • 4-year loss runs dated within 3 months of the proposed effective date (recurring events only)
Also Appreciated — Please Include Any of the Following if Available
  • Event itinerary, schedule, or run-of-show
  • Sample participant waiver / release form
  • Venue contract / use agreement
  • Vendor / contractor list with proof of insurance
  • Background check policy (if SA&M coverage is requested)
  • Emergency action plan / safety plan
  • Marketing materials, website, or event flyer
  • ACORD 126 / GL supplement
10. Fraud Warning & Declaration
⚠ NOTICE TO POLICYHOLDERS — FRAUD NOTICE (NTC FR01 10/21)

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false information, or conceals, for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto, commits a fraudulent act, which is a crime, and may subject such person to criminal and civil penalties.

NOTICE TO ALABAMA APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or who knowingly presents false information in an application for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to restitution, fines, or confinement in prison, or any combination thereof.

NOTICE TO ARKANSAS, LOUISIANA, RHODE ISLAND, AND WEST VIRGINIA APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or knowingly presents false information in an application for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in prison.

NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA APPLICANTS: For your protection California law requires the following to appear on this form: Any person who knowingly presents false or fraudulent information to obtain or amend insurance coverage or to make a claim for the payment of a loss is guilty of a crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in state prison.

NOTICE TO COLORADO APPLICANTS: It is unlawful to knowingly provide false, incomplete, or misleading facts or information to an insurance company for the purpose of defrauding or attempting to defraud the company. Penalties may include imprisonment, fines, denial of insurance, and civil damages. Any insurance company or agent of an insurance company who knowingly provides false, incomplete, or misleading facts or information to a policyholder or claimant for the purpose of defrauding or attempting to defraud the policyholder or claimant with regard to a settlement or award payable from insurance proceeds shall be reported to the Colorado Division of Insurance within the Department of Regulatory Agencies.

NOTICE TO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPLICANTS: Warning: It is a crime to provide false or misleading information to an insurer for the purpose of defrauding the insurer or any other person. Penalties include imprisonment and/or fines. In addition, an insurer may deny insurance benefits if false information materially related to a claim was provided by the applicant.

NOTICE TO FLORIDA APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to injure, defraud, or deceive any insurer files a statement of claim or an application containing any false, incomplete or misleading information is guilty of a felony of the third degree.

NOTICE TO KANSAS APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud, presents, causes to be presented or prepares with knowledge or belief that it will be presented to or by an insurer, purported insurer, broker or any agent thereof, any written, electronic, electronic impulse, facsimile, magnetic, oral, or telephonic communication or statement as part of, or in support of, an application for the issuance of, or the rating of an insurance policy for personal or commercial insurance, or a claim for payment or other benefit pursuant to an insurance policy for commercial or personal insurance that such person knows to contain materially false information concerning any fact material thereto; or conceals, for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto commits a fraudulent insurance act.

NOTICE TO KENTUCKY APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance containing any materially false information or conceals, for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto commits a fraudulent insurance act, which is a crime.

NOTICE TO MAINE APPLICANTS: It is a crime to knowingly provide false, incomplete or misleading information to an insurance company for the purpose of defrauding the company. Penalties may include imprisonment, fines or a denial of insurance benefits.

NOTICE TO MARYLAND APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly or willfully presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or who knowingly or willfully presents false information in an application for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in prison.

NOTICE TO MINNESOTA APPLICANTS: A person who files a claim with intent to defraud or helps commit a fraud against an insurer is guilty of a crime.

NOTICE TO NEW JERSEY APPLICANTS: Any person who includes any false or misleading information on an application for an insurance policy is subject to criminal and civil penalties.

NOTICE TO NEW MEXICO APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or knowingly presents false information in an application for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to civil fines and criminal penalties.

NOTICE TO NEW YORK APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false information, or conceals for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto, commits a fraudulent insurance act, which is a crime, and shall also be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars and the stated value of the claim for each such violation.

FIRE: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance containing any false information, or conceals for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto, commits a fraudulent insurance act, which is a crime.

NOTICE TO OHIO APPLICANTS: Any person who, with intent to defraud or knowing that he is facilitating a fraud against an insurer, submits an application or files a claim containing a false or deceptive statement is guilty of insurance fraud.

NOTICE TO OKLAHOMA APPLICANTS: Warning: Any person who knowingly, and with intent to injure, defraud or deceive any insurer, makes any claim for the proceeds of an insurance policy containing any false, incomplete or misleading information is guilty of a felony.

NOTICE TO OREGON APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false information or conceals, for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto, may be guilty of a fraudulent act, which may be a crime, and may subject such person to criminal and civil penalties.

NOTICE TO PENNSYLVANIA APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false information or conceals for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto commits a fraudulent insurance act, which is a crime and subjects such person to criminal and civil penalties.

NOTICE TO TENNESSEE, VIRGINIA AND WASHINGTON APPLICANTS: It is a crime to knowingly provide false, incomplete or misleading information to an insurance company for the purpose of defrauding the company. Penalties include imprisonment, fines and denial of insurance benefits.

NOTICE TO VERMONT APPLICANTS: Any person who knowingly presents a false statement in an application for insurance may be guilty of a criminal offense and subject to penalties under state law.
I DECLARE THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS APPLICATION ARE COMPLETE AND TRUE. The undersigned authorized representative affirms that all information provided is accurate and complete to the best of their knowledge. The applicant certifies that no material facts have been concealed or misrepresented, no claims or circumstances that could give rise to a claim are known and undisclosed, and all described operations are within the scope of eligible events under the LIO Special Events program. Misrepresentation of material facts may result in rescission of coverage from inception. Coverage is not bound until confirmed in writing by LIO Insurance.
11. Signatures
Applicant / Authorized Representative
Signature

Producer / Broker
Signature
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