K&K Canada’s underwriters craft insurance solutions designed for trade show events from arts and craft shows to vacation shows and everything in between.
K&K Canada offers coverage for vendors and exhibitors attending industry trade shows, conventions, and other corporate or consumer events. Providing protection for equipment and products ideal for any exhibitors at craft shows, markets, food fairs, festivals, concerts, malls, farmer’s markets, flea markets and more.
Product Highlights
What trade shows are eligible for this product?
Including but not limited to:
Arts & crafts
Home & garden
Job fair
Bridal
Auto & RV
Computer
Products
Vacation
Kitchen & cooking Trade Shows
Boat Shows
Other Trade Shows
Meetings & Banquets
Vendor/Exhibitors
What is not eligible for this product?
Liquor in excess of 40% of revenue
More than 25% USA exposure
Premium under $1,000
New business venture with no prior experience
Risks domiciled in the USA
Insurance coverages available
Bodily Injury and Property Damage
Personal and Advertising Injury
Products and Completed Operations
Tenants Legal Liability
Medical Expense (other than participants)
Non-Owned Auto
Liability limits up to $10m (eligible classes)
Bodily Injury to Participants
Premises Liability Included
Optional Coverages
Participant Accident coverage
Property
Equipment Breakdown
Abuse
Liability for Independent Contractor (non-employees)
Event cancellation
Host Liquor Liability
Fitness Instructors and Coaches E&O
What do I need to apply?
Please complete the appropriate PDF application and submit as directed in the form. Coverage is subject to underwriting and may not be available to all applicants in all provinces. It is important to carefully review the terms and conditions of any insurance quotation. Please contact a K&K Canada representative if you have any questions.
Application must be submitted by a Canadian Licensed Broker.
Applications
Please click on the link below to download an application and check your download folder to find the PDF application document. Please open the form using Adobe Acrobat Reader before filling it out. Do not complete the form using a web browser, Preview (Mac), or iPhone/iPad Mail, as this may lock the file when returned. For the free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader, please click here.
What types of trade shows may be eligible for coverage?
Insurance solutions may be available for trade shows, industry exhibitions, consumer shows, conferences with exhibition components, and marketplace events held throughout Canada.
What information is typically required to obtain a trade show quote?
Brokers may be asked to provide details regarding attendance, exhibitors, venue information, event duration, event activities, security arrangements, and prior claims experience.
Can coverage be arranged for exhibitor-based events?
Trade shows often involve numerous exhibitors, sponsors, and vendors operating in a shared environment. Insurance solutions can be structured to address the exposures associated with these event formats, subject to underwriting review.
Are certificates of insurance commonly required for trade shows?
Many convention centres, exhibition facilities, and event venues require proof of insurance before permitting occupancy or event operations. Event organizers may also require certificates from exhibitors and contractors.
Why is specialized insurance important for trade shows?
Trade shows create unique liability exposures involving exhibitors, attendees, event operations, displays, and temporary installations. Specialized insurance products help address the risks associated with hosting these types of events.
Why Choose K&K?
Longevity
Celebrating over 35 years of providing customized insurance solutions in Canada
Stability
Insuring thousands of events and organizations each year
Experience
Offering over 60 sports, leisure, recreation, and motorsports products
All descriptions, summaries or highlights of coverage are for general informational purposes only and do not amend, alter or modify the actual terms or conditions of any insurance policy. Coverage is governed only by the terms and conditions of the relevant policy.