What is a public liability insurance Certificate of Currency for an event?
A Certificate of Currency confirms certain insurance details are in place at the time it is issued. For events, it commonly shows the insured name, policy period, public liability limit and relevant policy information.
Why venues and councils ask for it
Venues, councils, landholders and event partners often request a Certificate of Currency because they need evidence that event public liability insurance is in place before finalising a booking, permit or approval.
The certificate provides evidence of the underlying event public liability cover learn how event public liability insurance works.
What to check before completing cover
Check the required public liability limit, insured name, event location, dates, interested-party wording and any special conditions from the venue or council. Incorrect wording may delay approval.
Review the wider approval requirements before finalising the certificate read the council and venue event insurance requirements.
Make sure the policy period is complete
PAYG cover includes planning meetings, site visits, setup and pack-down during the selected policy period. The dates shown on the certificate should therefore reflect the full period required for the event.
When the Certificate of Currency is issued
For eligible events, Zipcova helps organisers move quickly from live price to completed cover and certificate documents. Cover must be paid for before the insured event begins. Certificate details remain subject to the event information provided and the policy terms.
