Event Cancellation Insurance — Policy Feature Checklist

Event Cancellation Policy Feature Checklist

What to confirm in a event cancellation policy — what's standard, what's often limited, and what to add if needed — plus the gap most often missed.

Pull out your current event cancellation policy and check the box next to each feature you can confirm it includes — anything unchecked is worth a quick conversation with your advisor.

Standard should be included · Often limited frequently sublimited or excluded · If needed depends on your operations

Tick each feature you can confirm your policy includes — anything left unticked is a good question for your next policy review.

Confirm?Policy featureWhat to confirmPriority
All-Risks CoverageCovers any cause not specifically excluded — named-perils policies cover far less.Standard
Terrorism Act or ThreatOften excluded — usually needs an extension or separate policy.Often limited
Adverse WeatherConfirm weather is covered for outdoor events, including heat and smoke.Often limited
Communicable DiseaseUsually excluded since 2020 — confirm what the policy says.Often limited
Loss Basis Matches the BudgetConfirm whether the policy pays gross revenue, profit, or only expenses.Standard
Postponement & Relocation CostsCovers added costs to reschedule or move an event.Often limited
Non-Appearance of Key PerformersCovers cancellations when a headliner can't appear — may require medical statements.If needed

The gap most often missed in this coverage

The most commonly missed gap in this coverage is terrorism. Many event cancellation policies exclude acts or threats of terrorism — the cause that cancelled three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna in 2024 — unless an extension is bought. Organizers should confirm terrorism, weather, and disease terms, and make sure the loss basis matches how the event makes money.

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Frequently asked questions

What should a event cancellation policy include?

Standard features to confirm in a event cancellation policy include All-Risks Coverage, Loss Basis Matches the Budget. This checklist also flags the features that are often limited or sublimited and the ones to add if needed, with a plain-English note on each.

Is this checklist insurance advice?

No. It is a free educational tool to help you have a more informed conversation with a licensed professional. It affords no coverage and is not insurance, legal, or financial advice — only your actual policy language governs what is and isn't covered.

Can Cory Washington & Co. review my event cancellation coverage?

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This checklist is a free educational tool from Cory Washington & Co. to help you review your own coverage and have a more informed conversation with a licensed insurance professional. It is general information only — not insurance, legal, or financial advice, and not a recommendation to buy, change, or cancel any policy. Coverage terms, availability, limits, and requirements vary by policy, carrier, and state, and only the language in your actual policy governs what is and isn’t covered. Checking or leaving blank any item above does not indicate that you are adequately insured or under-insured. Using this checklist does not create a client, agency, or fiduciary relationship. Always consult a licensed professional about your specific situation.

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