PI for event planners covers claims that a planning, booking or contract error cost a client money. It is usually paired with public liability.
Source: https://piinsurance.com.au/event-planners/, fetched from the preview https://pi-react-4ee768.pages.dev/event-planners/ on 10 Nov 2026; site dated 3 Nov 2026. Preview wording, not yet broker-reviewed. General information, not advice.
Site label: Usually asked for in client contracts.
Why you need it: your clients
Venues and corporate clients usually ask for public liability, and many also ask for PI in the contract, because a planning or booking error can cost a client the event.
Typical limits
Often $1m to $2m PI, usually alongside public liability.
What can go wrong
Illustrative scenarios, not real claims.
A venue booked for the wrong date
You confirm a venue for the wrong Saturday. The client pays more for a late replacement and claims the difference.
A contract signed without checking the terms
You sign a venue contract for a client without checking the cancellation terms. The event moves and the client loses its deposit.
Common exclusions to watch
- Bodily injury or property damage (that is public liability)
- Supplier failure or insolvency, unless the policy says otherwise
- Weather and cancellation (that is event cancellation cover)
Wording differs between policies. Read the policy wording, or ask us to point out what it says.
Common questions
Do event planners need professional indemnity insurance?
Venues and corporate clients usually ask for public liability, and many also ask for PI in the contract, because a planning or booking error can cost a client the event.
How much PI cover do event planners need?
Often $1m to $2m PI, usually alongside public liability.