How are caterers, entertainers, or other service providers covered?

For on-campus events, service providers need to furnish the University with a Certificate of Insurance prior to the event. They cannot piggy-back on your coverage. If the service provider does not have insurance, it can obtain event coverage through the CampusConnexions website or by calling Mercer, the University's insurance broker, toll-free at 866.838.9536 between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

The University requires a Certificate of Insurance from service providers that includes the following:

  • The service provider must be listed as the Insured.
  • The REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA and your student group must be listed as Additional Insureds.
  • The Insurer/Producer name and contact information must be on the Certificate.
  • The policy start and end date must encompass the date of your event.
  • The policy must include General Liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 for each occurrence and $2 million general aggregate.
  • The policy must include coverage of at least $300,000 for damage to rented premises.
  • If the service provider is a caterer, the policy must include Products/Completed Operations Liability coverage of at least $2 million.
  • If the service provider is bringing a vehicle onto campus, the policy must include Automobile Liability coverage of at least $1,000,000.
  • If the service provider is bringing its employees onto campus, the policy must include evidence of California Workers' Compensation coverage.
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