Whether you’re throwing a party or shooting a music video there is always a chance something can go wrong. With this margin of error comes high responsibility– a Certificate of Insurance (COI) protects not only the studio, but you as well in the event someone gets injured or something gets broken.
A COI is a document issued by an insurance company that shows evidence of an existing insurance policy. It is important for rental spaces to also see this proof of insurance as it assists in risk management and takes the rental house's name out of the picture if anything is to happen during the event.
Just like a landlord needs to see your insurance, so does a production studio.
Certificates of Insurance, although they sound daunting, are fairly easy to acquire. There are two ways to do so.
If you already have insurance or your production company does this is the simplest option. However, before you pick up the phone there are a couple things you need to know beforehand:
If you are not renting from us, your production studio should be able to help you determine their requirements.
If you are throwing a party or not associated with a company your minimums might not meet the requirements. If so, the online process might be easier for you, there are several websites such as Biberk and nextinsurance that allow you to obtain a COI in just a couple minutes. After a simple Google search “How to get a COI” you can click on a reputable company and follow the prompts in order to obtain it instantly. Some companies we recommend are as follows: