Entertainer & Performer Insurance

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Get comprehensive entertainer insurance from Berxi, including coverage for DJs, solo performers, magicians & many more.

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Whether you’re performing at weddings, private parties, corporate events, or other live gatherings, you put time, energy, and talent into creating memorable experiences. Protect your business, equipment, and financial well-being with flexible entertainer insurance that’s tailored to your unique risks as a performer.

What is entertainer insurance?

Entertainer insurance is coverage designed to protect you financially and legally from the common risks you face as a performer. It typically includes:

  • General liability insurance to help protect you from claims that you accidentally damaged someone’s property or caused bodily injury, as well as claims of personal and advertising injury (such as libel or slander).
  • Business personal property (BPP) coverage to help protect the equipment you rely on, such as speakers, lighting gear, instruments, laptops, and other business assets in case of damage or loss. BPP coverage can be added to any Berxi general liability policy.

The reality is that a single accident, claim, or equipment loss could cost far more than what you’d pay for performer insurance in a year. With the right coverage in place, you can spend less time worrying about unexpected setbacks and more time focusing on your clients, performances, and growing your career.

Who needs performer insurance?

Entertainers and performers of all kinds can benefit from insurance. Berxi offers general liability and business personal property coverage for:

  • Balloon artists
  • Caricature artists
  • Clowns
  • Comedians
  • Costumed character entertainers
  • DJs
  • Face painters
  • Magicians
  • Musicians
  • Puppeteers
  • Singers
  • Solo performers
  • And more

Performer insurance isn’t just about protecting yourself either: clients and venues often require proof of general liability coverage before they’ll book entertainers. Having insurance shows that you’re professional, prepared, and ready to handle the risks that come with live entertainment.

What does Berxi’s performer & entertainer insurance cover?

Berxi’s customized performer insurance is designed to protect you from the real-world risks you face on the job, from third-party bodily injuries and property damage to broken equipment and lawsuits.

General liability insurance helps cover claims of third-party bodily injury and property damage related to your work as an entertainer, as well as personal and advertising injury, including things like libel, slander, and copyright infringement in your advertising.

Your general liability insurance can pay for medical bills if someone gets hurt, replace or repair other people’s damaged property, and pay for legal defense and damages in the event of a lawsuit.

Examples include:

  • Bodily injury: A guest trips over a speaker cable or lighting stand you set up and suffers an injury during the event.
  • Property damage: While setting up your sound system, a speaker stand tips over and damages the venue’s dance floor, walls, or other property.
  • Personal injury (non-physical harm): A joke, comment, or performance content is perceived as offensive, leading someone to claim reputational harm or emotional distress.
  • Advertising injury: You run an advertisement using copyrighted music, images, or branding without permission, resulting in a copyright infringement claim.

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You can also add optional business personal property (BPP) coverage to your Berxi general liability policy to help repair or replace your equipment if it’s damaged.

This can include items such as sound systems, microphones, instruments, lighting equipment, performance props, DJ gear, laptops, and other tools you rely on for events. BPP coverage can help you recover from unexpected setbacks and get back to entertaining sooner.

Examples include:

  • A speaker, microphone, lighting fixture, musical instrument, or other piece of performance equipment is damaged while being transported to or from an event and needs to be repaired or replaced.
  • Flooding at your storage space, rehearsal studio, or home office damages equipment such as sound systems, instruments, props, lighting equipment, or cables.
  • A laptop used to manage music, event schedules, presentations, or performance materials is accidentally damaged and needs to be replaced.

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Key Features of Berxi’s Entertainer & Performer Insurance

Berxi’s entertainer liability insurance policies are built with you and your business in mind. Key benefits include:

  • Limits of liability up to $1 million per claim/$5 million aggregate
  • No interest payments or hidden service fees
  • World-class, in-house customer support and claims service
  • 24/7 online access to your Berxi account
  • Business personal property (BPP) coverage available to protect your equipment and assets
  • Additional coverage available, including workers’ comp and cyber insurance

Coverage Details of Berxi Entertainer Insurance

If a customer or visitor is injured at an event — for instance, by getting hit with falling equipment that you or your team set up — your general liability policy can help cover their medical bills and pay for any related legal costs and damages.

If you or your employees accidentally damage someone else’s property, general liability insurance can help pay to repair or replace it.

Personal and advertising injury coverage protects against legal issues stemming from things you write or say, including your marketing activities. It safeguards you from claims of reputational harm, such as libel and slander, as well as privacy invasion and copyright infringement in your advertising.

You can choose to add business personal property (BPP) coverage to your general liability policy as an optional add-on, which can help pay for damage or loss of your equipment, performance props, computers, and other business assets. (Note that BPP generally doesn’t apply to normal wear and tear.)

In addition, you can get workers’ compensation and cyber liability coverage from one of our trusted partners by speaking with our in-house customer support team.

How much does entertainer liability insurance cost?

Berxi’s general liability insurance for entertainers and performers starts at just $350/year.

Your annual premium will depend on a few different factors, including:

  • The number of events, sets, and shows you perform
  • Your location
  • The amount of coverage you need

You can also add optional business personal property (BPP) coverage to your Berxi general liability policy. The BPP coverage add-on starts at around $115/year.

Because we have no hidden costs or interest fees, entertainers who choose Berxi save an average of 15% vs. other providers. The fastest way to find out how much you might pay for entertainer liability insurance is to get a quote.

Why choose Berxi for your entertainer liability insurance?

We’re part of Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance.

With a financial strength rating of A++ by AM Best, we have the stability and expertise to protect you long-term.

We can save you an average of 15%.

Berxi never has any interest fees, hidden costs, or membership fees. In fact, people who choose Berxi save an average of 15%.

We have an easy-to-use online platform.

You can visit our website to get a quote, buy a policy, update your information, and file a claim — all in just a few clicks.

We’re here for our customers.

When you call our support line, you’ll reach a real human being from our in-house product specialist team who will work hard to answer all of your questions.

How to Get Entertainer & Performer Insurance from Berxi

Getting covered is fast and straightforward.

Step 1: Using our easy online quote process, just answer a few quick questions about your work as an entertainer. Get a quote today.

Step 2: While quoting, you’ll have the option to add business personal property (BPP) insurance coverage to your policy, which helps repair or replace your business assets if they’re damaged.

Step 3: Get an instant, personalized quote with clear pricing.

Step 4: Purchase coverage online in minutes.

Step 5: Access your policy 24/7 to manage certificates, update your information, or file claims — right from your phone or computer.

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Performer Insurance FAQ

Entertainer insurance is generally not required by law, but many venues, event organizers, and clients may require proof of liability insurance before hiring you. And without insurance, if someone ever gets hurt at your event or you accidentally cause property damage, you could be stuck paying for medical bills, repairs, and even lawyers’ fees and settlement costs out of your own pocket.

Single-event insurance provides coverage for one specific performance or event. Annual entertainer insurance covers you for multiple events throughout the year, making it a more convenient and cost-effective option for performers who plan on performing more than one gig. Berxi’s general liability insurance costs just $29/month for most entertainers.

Even if entertaining and performing is just your side business or occasional gig, you can still face the same risks as a full-time entertainer. A single accident, injury claim, or equipment loss could be costly, which is why many part-time entertainers and performers choose to carry insurance for added peace of mind. Plus, with Berxi entertainer insurance starting at just $29/month, the cost of comprehensive protection is minimal compared to a lawsuit or claim.

With Berxi, you can get your certificate of insurance the same day you get covered.

Still have questions?

  1. For the fastest response, feel free to email us at support@berxi.com
  2. You can also talk to one of our licensed representatives by calling us at 833-242-3794. We’re available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET (except holidays).

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