Insurance
2022 Florida RV SuperShow
Insurance Requirements
Exhibitor Liability Insurance Program
Each exhibitor shall be liable for the safety of its exhibits and other property against robbery, fire, accident or any other hazard whatsoever, without limitation. Each exhibitor is required to obtain a Certificate of Liability Insurance prior to set up. No right or claim whatsoever shall be asserted against the Florida RV Trade Association or the owners and/or managers of the exhibit buildings and exhibit areas by any Exhibitor for the loss of, or damage to any exhibits, articles of merchandise or other personal property owned, rented, or leased by the Exhibitor, arising from any cause whatsoever.
The burden of liability for theft or vandalism of furnishings and articles contained therein will rest with the exhibitors.
A policy of workers’ compensation insurance that meets all federal and state requirements; and Commercial general liability insurance on an Insurance Certificate to include Personal and Advertising Injury, Medical Expenses, and Blanket Contractual Liability coverage, with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, $1,000,000 aggregate as follows:
General Aggregate – $1,000,000
Personal and Advertising Injury – $1,000,000
Each Occurrence – $1,000,000
Medical Expenses – $5,000
These coverages must be evidenced by a Certificate of Insurance (“Certificate”) with a 30-day notice of cancellation provision to the holder. The Certificate must name the Florida RV Trade Association as additional insured and Certificate must be provided to Show Management at least 30 days before Exhibitor Move-In, or 30 days before Exhibitor’s first day of scheduled activities at the Show, whichever is earlier. Exhibitor agrees that this insurance coverage will have a Best Rating of A, VIII or better, and coverage will be primary and non-contributory to any other insurance coverage and provide a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the Florida RV Trade Association. This policy will be strictly enforced. Exhibitor warrants that the Participant Liability Insurance and Participant Accident Medical Insurance coverage will have a Best Rating of A, VIII or better, and coverage will be primary and non-contributory to any other insurance coverage and provide a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the Florida RV Trade Association.
Exhibit Set-Up: All exhibitors using the services of an Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) are responsible for ensuring that EACs conform to all Exhibitor Rules, Regulations and Guidelines as included in the Exhibitor Services Manual on www.FRVTA.org. All EACs must carry their own insurance in addition to all insurance required of Exhibitor, and are subject to the same insurance requirements as applies to Exhibitors as set out herein.
Exhibitor will not perform or permit to be performed anything in or upon any portion of the Exhibit Areas or bring or keep anything therein or thereon which will in any way conflict with the conditions of any insurance policy upon the Show or Facility or any part thereof, or in any way increase any rate of insurance upon the Facility or any property kept there.
INDEMNIFICATION
Exhibitor, for itself, its directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, servants, licensees, invitees, patrons, guests and contractors and their personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin (all referred to collectively herein as “Exhibitor”) hereby releases, waives and discharges FRVTA or the Florida State Fair Authority, their directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, servants, licensees, invitees, patrons, guests or contractors (all referred to collectively herein as “Releasees”) and each of them, from all liability to Exhibitor for any and all loss, damages, claims or demands therefore on account of injury to the person or property or resulting death of Exhibitor arising out of or relating to the Show, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise and Exhibitor further covenants not to sue, file or maintain any action in law or equity against the Releasees in connection with any such loss, damages, claims or demands. Exhibitor hereby agrees to indemnify, save and hold harmless the Releasees and each of them from and against any loss, liability, damage or cost Releasees may incur from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of actions, penalties, judgments and liabilities of every kind and description (including court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees) for injury to and/or any death of persons, and damage to and/or loss of property caused by, arising from or growing out of the acts or omissions of Exhibitor incident to the Show, including without limitation, any and all activities Exhibitor may be conducting at the Show, or from any breach by Exhibitor of any term or condition of this Agreement. Exhibitor hereby assumes full responsibility for any risk of bodily injury, death or property loss or damage arising out of or related to the Show, whether caused by the negligence of Releasees or otherwise. Exhibitor hereby agrees that this Release and Waiver, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement extends to all acts of negligence by Releasees and is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the State of Florida and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF SUBROGATION
Show Management shall not be responsible for any damage, loss or injury that may happen to the Exhibitor or its agents, servants, employees or property from any cause whatsoever, except the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Show Management, its servants or employees, arising out of Show Management duties and responsibilities under the Agreement. Exhibitor expressly releases Show Management, its directors, officers, agents, employees, assigns and/or servants from any such loss, damage or injury. Show Management and the Facility assume no liability or responsibility for loss or damage to Exhibitor due to fire, theft, breakage or any other reason. Show Management and the Exhibitor agree to waive the right of subrogation by their insurance carriers to recover loss sustained under the respective insurance contracts for real and personal property. Show Management, its staff, employees, or agents assume no responsibility or liability whatsoever in matters relating to restrictions imposed on any Exhibitor by any governmental agency. Exhibitors shall obtain workers compensation insurance and provide proof of it for all employees of Exhibitor if requested by Show Management.
