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Why do you need auction liability insurance? If someone is injured through an accident at your auction and you are found legally responsible, this coverage will protect you. It will also pay for property damage claims that the insured might become legally obligated to pay.
Thinking nothing bad can happen at an auction event? Well, below is an unfortunate incident that occurred at a real-life auction. This auction event may or may not have had insurance; let’s hope they did, for their sake!
In 2018, a property auction ended in disaster when the auctioneer lit a small fire to “add atmosphere” to the house during a viewing. Flames from the fireplace spread through the upper level of the house. The upper level incurred significant damage and required extensive repair work.
Commercial General Liability coverage (in Front Row’s event insurance policy) is designed to protect against all sums up to the coverage limit that the insured shall become legally obligated to pay for property damage to third parties arising out of the operations of the insured event. It includes the cost of a lawyer to defend you.
Of course, we hope nothing bad happens at your auction, but as the above example demonstrates, such incidents cannot always be predicted or prevented. Therefore, it makes sense to purchase insurance for your auction. Front Row’s online event insurance in the US can cover auctions.
Principally, our policy is available for purchase online, 24/7. This is, of course, easier and more convenient than having to call or email an insurance agent for arrangement of the policy offline. Quite simply, you’ll get your US auction insurance policy faster and with less hassle if you purchase it online from Front Row. Quotes are free.
Auctioneers, other auction professionals and venues can easily be added as additional insureds to the policy, for free. This maintains the professional aspect of everything and protects everyone involved.
Will there be drinking at the auction? Front Row’s event insurance policy can include host liquor liability coverage; consider adding it to the policy.
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About: Front Row Insurance Brokers LLC is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment. Offices in: NY, Nashville, LA, Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.
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