Insurance requirements for trade shows and expos
Trade shows and expos typically require exhibitors to carry general liability insurance, and product liability if you sample or sell goods, naming the venue and show organizer as additional insured for the event. Limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence are standard, proven with a Certificate of Insurance before move-in.
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Requirement
Typical ask
Coverage
General liability (plus product if selling or sampling)
Limit
$1,000,000 per occurrence
Additional insured
Venue and show organizer
Timing
COI before move-in
Proof
Certificate of Insurance
Why it matters
Exhibitor contracts make you responsible for injury or damage at your booth. The venue and organizer require you to name them as additional insured so your policy can respond if a visitor is hurt or property is damaged during the show.
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Do I need insurance to exhibit at a trade show?+
Almost always. Exhibitor agreements require general liability, and product liability if you sell or sample products, with the venue and organizer named as additional insured on a Certificate of Insurance.
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General information, not insurance advice. Sources: Insurance Information Institute. Reviewed 2026-07-01.