Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. That makes accommodating their needs in the workplace and at events a business opportunity rather than a compliance problem. The stakes are high, and rules must be followed.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 3, 2021

The UK’s much anticipated government-backed event ‘reinsurance’ scheme launched late last month, but some question the timing. Is this a sign of hope and renewed confidence in live events, or is it simply too little too late? The post UK Is Backing Insurance for Cancelled Events: Hopeful Sign or Too Little Too Late?

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Eventinterface

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For your business event to impress clients and go off without a hitch, a great deal of planning can prove to be a valuable ally. Organizing business events is like an art form, and those that can master it often possesses a truly diverse and transferrable skillset. One such detail is liability insurance.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Becoming a sustainable event planner is a marathon, not a sprint. As the events industry continues to evolve in its sustainability journey, there are a lot of accomplishments to celebrate. Smart Meetings’ October webinar, From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices , breaks it down.

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EventMB

MARCH 18, 2020

The post Cancellation Insurance Fallout: The Cost of Doing the Right Thing With Your Event by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link]. As the coronavirus rapidly spreads around the world — the total number of confirmed cases as […].

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EventMB

MARCH 18, 2020

The post Cancellation Insurance Fallout: The Cost of Doing the Right Thing With Your Event by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link]. As the coronavirus rapidly spreads around the world — the total number of confirmed cases as […].

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EventMB

MARCH 18, 2020

The post Cancellation Insurance Fallout: The Cost of Doing the Right Thing With Your Event by Victoria Copans appeared first on [link]. As the coronavirus rapidly spreads around the world — the total number of confirmed cases as […].

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 19, 2021

When you are planning for an inspiring event, you probably don’t want to imagine the possibility of your hard work going to waste, but the pandemic illustrated why it’s important to prepare for the chance that your meeting may need to be canceled due to circumstances completely outside your control. Here are some vital event insurance tips.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 5, 2021

Uncertainty prevailed at a Live Music Festivals Committee meeting this morning, with industry representatives calling for a clear message about when, and if, it will be safe to reopen; to start selling tickets for outdoor events in 2021. Larger events will need to know by the end of this month while small festivals can last a bit longer.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 12, 2023

Especially for autumn events in the Southeast and winter events in the Midwest, planners should understand the current market for cancellation coverage. As a result, it’s best for meeting planners to obtain cancellation insurance right after they sign their venue contracts for events set to happen in a destination’s storm season.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2025

What do event professionals need? business and professional events industry, has issued its hot buttons for 2025 in the form of its annual Public Policy Agenda to answer that question. Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), which advocates for the U.S.

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Event Farm

APRIL 13, 2021

The questions raised by participants during the first session of our virtual event series, Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events , prompted us to bring a fresh group of panelists, including a lawyer, for the second session we hosted in March on event safety compliance and legal liability. View the session recording #1.

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Planning Pod

MAY 28, 2024

From weddings to corporate conferences, events bring people together under one roof, but they also bring risks. Event insurance is necessary to shield hosts, planners, and venues from the financial losses resulting from these unforeseen circumstances. Get started today!

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EventMB

MARCH 24, 2020

On almost every event contract, it seems like the COVID-19 pandemic would be the obvious case it was designed for, but that’s not how insurance companies see it. What recourse is there for event organizers? Any event planned to occur in the next six to […]. Force majeure is the legal clause on everyone’s lips.

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EventSource

AUGUST 13, 2021

Step 2– Insure your Ring: Okay, this one is kind of boring, but it’s important! Make sure you insure your ring so that if anything happens to it (knock on wood) you don’t have to worry about replacing it at cost! appeared first on Toronto & GTA Weddings & Special Events Blog. Let the fun begin! .

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The supplies we need are regulated by insurance. Additionally, of late there have been insulin shortages and the disaster took place in January when many peoples insurance deductibles kicked in. The post How Event Production Prepared Me For Leading Disaster Relief During The LA Wildfires appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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EventMB

JANUARY 11, 2023

Skift Take: Destinations International is joining forces with insurance and risk management firm Anderson Benson to create a bespoke event cancellation program. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Event Farm

MAY 5, 2021

As pandemic conditions continue to change, do you feel that you must wade through wave after wave of information to seek answers and solutions to plan safe live events? Ryan Costello, co-founder of Event Farm, unveiled and walked us through the Playbook during the third event in our series on Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2023

How meeting profs can keep event data safe with the latest cybersecurity tools You don’t want to be the next data leak to hit the headlines. Maintaining the security and protection of your organization’s information is a requirement for producing a successful event. That starts with monitoring how and where data is downloaded.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 10, 2023

A new insurance product allows organizations to choose which costs and revenue streams are covered, and under which disruptive circumstances. The product will be available to any event host working with a convention and visitors bureau that is a member of Destinations International.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The supplies we need are regulated by insurance. Additionally, of late there have been insulin shortages and the disaster took place in January when many peoples insurance deductibles kicked in. The post How Event Production Prepared Me For Leading Disaster Relief During The LA Wildfires appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 13, 2024

In today’s competitive landscape, differentiating your event or venue business is crucial. Everywhere we look, there are new venues and event services sprouting like dandelions. It demonstrates proactive risk management By offering or requiring event insurance, you showcase your commitment to risk management.

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Planning Pod

JULY 1, 2024

In the fast-paced world of event management, even the most meticulous plans can go awry. Enter event insurance, which acts as a safety net to protect both your clients and your business. In these cases, event host liability insurance would kick in to cover medical bills or property repairs. Learn more today!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals ( FICP ) could have gone hybrid—bosses with a tight budget may even say should have —but the organization opted for intimate, up close and personal. Bove hopes FICP’s upcoming event will serve as an example of what can be done in person. All three nights of the event will be outdoors.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

With ongoing concerns related to Covid variants, a number of businesses and events are re-evaluating whether to postpone or cancel despite the relative loosening of federal, state and local restrictions. So, what happens when there aren’t specific government restrictions to trigger a force majeure event to postpone or terminate an event?

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Event Farm

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

We are thrilled to announce today that Event farm has merged with jrni , the in-person interaction platform leader, and Calenso , the Swiss digital appointments leader. Read the Full Press Release Event Farm Announcement Joining forces with Calenso and Event Farm lets us serve our customers at an entirely new level, said CEO Alex Laats.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 21, 2021

After announcing, then detracting, plans for a physical show in 2021, CES organizers say the event is back in action for 2022 with a hybrid format. Outdoor sports enthusiasts will return to Vail this year to compete in the GoPro Mountain Games after the event went virtual in 2020. Outdoor events will take place rain or shine.

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Event Marketer

MAY 23, 2024

“You have to show up where your customers are and not expect, especially in the insurance category, for them to come to you.” How does an insurance company like State Farm engage Gen Z? Post-event, the brand leveraged the influencer content on social to promote the series throughout its four-week run.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 17, 2023

Emirates Old Trafford will be opening the venue’s new development – which includes an expanded on-site hotel and event space in the four-star, Hilton Garden Inn – as the Men’s LV= Insurance Ashes Test Match is played at the home of Lancashire Cricket this week.

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Event Farm

MARCH 24, 2021

But the truth is, most of us are tired of waiting and want to get to a place where we can safely go back to hosting and attending in-person events. During our recent Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events panel, we conducted a poll where. Here are 10 signs to gut check if you are actually ready to host an in-person event. #1.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

How the gig economy is impacting the events industry In honor of Labor Day, Smart Meetings chatted with Tracy Judge, founder and CEO of Soundings , to get the latest scoop on the trends currently emerging within the freelance meeting planner gig economy. Event Marketing Roles : Specialists who promote and market events to target audiences.

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Event Age by Swapcard

JUNE 16, 2021

In the events industry, changing plans and learning to problem solve on the fly are skills you need to have to run a successful event. As the pandemic unfolded, the problems facing organizers became bigger than anything that had been faced before. The industry had to adapt as a result.

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Event Marketer

JULY 27, 2022

The average millennial’s eyes glaze over when insurance is the topic of conversation, so to make the subject more appealing and meet younger generations where they are, State Farm launched the Gamerhood Challenge, a digital + live gaming competition packed with obstacles that served as “insurable moments.”

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Leading London events venue, The QEII Centre , has strengthened its director team with the appointment of Elena Gurgul as Sales and Marketing Director and EeLain Ong as Finance Director. EeLain’s appointment comes at a critical time as the QEII Centre navigates the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving events industry.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The idea of transporting attendees to a metaverse venue may be exciting, but event organizers need to think carefully about how attendees move through virtual reality. A 31 percent spike in VR-related insurance claims shows the risk of accidents is real.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The guidelines elaborate on collaboration tactics among businesses, destinations, venues and meeting and event planners, highlight the gaps in accessibility knowledge, experience and service in the industry, and highlight the importance of creating respectful and accessible environments and more.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. That makes accommodating their needs in the workplace and at events a business opportunity rather than a compliance problem. The stakes are high, and rules must be followed.

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