Re: Performance insurance

[TTova <TTova...>]

I wonder if as in other things this is a distinctly American issue?... 
or perhaps it is a sign of things to come?
The fear of litigation is not that much of an issue here.... yet
  and no presenter I know would make the hired help bring their own 
insurance.
Are there any Canadian performers on the list who have ever been asked 
to do so?

live and learn

tova


Here in Canada I have
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On Jan 7, 2004, at 11:11 AM, SICULAR (at) aol(dot)com wrote:

> many places look for coverage up to $1 million, a standard rate (we do 
> carry
> it for about eight years now). a common bluff now is for the caterer 
> or venue
> to ask to be included as a co-insured on the band's policy I think -- 
> which is
> ridiculous. also sometimes they claim to need proof of workmen's comp.
>
> it can be tricky to get since insurance companies generally were 
> writing less
> liability policies last time we renewed.  you can also try through the
> musicians' union, which of course has its own requirements.
>
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