Special Events

Special Event Liability

Apply with Omni Insurance for your Event

If you have been told to purchase special event liability, click here to go to the application site. Then click on ”start here” to begin.  Use the attached instruction sheet to navigate thru the application. When finished submit the application and someone will respond with questions or a quote.

FAQS for Special Events

When might I need Special Event Insurance?

Special Event Insurance is often needed when functions fall outside the scope of the organization’s insurance policy, or when a venue where an event will be held requires limits of liability greater than the chapter is provided through a national insurance program. 


Special Event policies only cover the event that your chapter organizes and schedules on a specified date or dates.

Examples of

acceptable events:

  • Sponsored athletic events—including philanthropies (other than university-organized intramurals)— such as 5K runs, golf tournaments, basketball tournaments and powder puff/touch football games
  • Any event where alcohol will be present
  • When the attendance exceeds the guest-to-member ratio of the national organization’s policy
  • Events held at a third-party venue
  • Concerts and/or musical festivals
  • Parents’ Day
  • Formals
  • Mixers
  • Date Parties


Events featuring the activities below will be declined:


  • Dunk Tanks
  • Contact Sports
  • Mechanical Bulls
  • Boxing Tournaments
  • Rodeos
  • Color Runs/Glow Runs
  • Fight Nights
  • Slip and Slides
  • Inflatables


Please note:

  • Special event coverage is not an option for events held at the Fraternity/Sorority chapter facility (Ex: concert at the chapter house with or without alcohol).
  • Offsite venues with alcohol need a licensed bartender to be considered for coverage.
  • It is recommended you do NOT sign contracts for the event until the event is reviewed for policy compliance by your Inter/National organization and you can secure the necessary insurance coverage.
  • All contracts should be listed in the chapter name.
  • Specific areas for event planning include: source of the alcohol, security, transportation, location and length of event.


*Be Aware:

Some events may be insurable but the cost may be prohibitive, so do not commit or sign anything till you get a quote on the Special Event Insurance.

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