INSURANCE

All events and filming’s permitted through the Office of Special Events and Filming are required to have insurance. Each activity must provide proof of insurance prior to issuance of permit. The insurance policy must include the Certificate of Insurance (COI) and endorsement in order for approval through the City of Long Beach Risk Management Department.

Standard insurance for most events shall include the following:

1. Commercial general liability (equivalent to ISO CG 00 01 11 85 or CG 00 01 11 88) in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. If food is sold, products liability coverage in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) must be included. If alcoholic beverages are sold or served, liquor liability coverage in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) must be included. If participants, film extras, and/or spectators are involved, the certificate of insurance must specify that the commercial general liability covers participants, film extras, and/or spectators as applicable. The City's General Liability Endorsement form provides coverage for the City, lts officials, employees, volunteers, and agents as additional insureds under your commercial general liability policy.
2. Workers' compensation as required by the California Labor Code, if the permit holder uses its own employees in conducting the planned event/activity/film shoot.
3. Automobile Liability (equivalent to ISO form CA 00 01 06 92) in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit covering Symbol 1(Any Auto), if automobiles are used in the move-in, setup, break down, or operation of the event/activity/film shoot. If you are using only nonowned or hired autos, a nonowned auto endorsement to your general liability policy is acceptable.
4. Aircraft Liability in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence, if helicopters or other aircraft are used in the conduct of or in connection with the event/activity/film shoot.
5. Watercraft Liability in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence, if watercraft are used in the conduct of or in connection with the event/activity/film shoot

For additional information regarding insurance, see Insurance Requirements.

Drone insurance requires an amount not less than Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) combined single limit occurrence.