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    How Event Insurance Helped Our Client Work a Ritz-Carlton Naples Gala

    Our client was hired for a gala at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, but the venue required general liability insurance. A one-time event policy for about $200 solved it.

    Andrew KoehnekeAndrew KoehnekeOctober 12, 2026

    Our client was hired to work a gala hosted by The Ritz-Carlton, Naples. It was a great opportunity, but there was one catch: the Ritz required proof of general liability insurance before our client could operate on their property.

    The Problem

    Because of the nature of their business, our client did not carry general liability insurance. They had never needed it. Buying a full annual general liability policy just for one event would have been expensive and did not make sense for a one-off job.

    Our Solution: Event Insurance

    Instead of an annual policy, we found our client an event insurance policy for roughly $200. It provided general liability coverage only for the dates of the event, which was exactly what the Ritz needed to see.

    We helped our client get the certificate of insurance to the venue so they could show they met the Ritz-Carlton's insurance requirements before the gala.

    The Result

    Our client met the venue's requirements, worked the gala, and spent an amount on insurance they were comfortable with. No long-term commitment and no paying for coverage they did not need the rest of the year.

    Do You Need Event Insurance?

    Many hotels, resorts, country clubs and event venues in Naples, Bonita Springs and Fort Myers require vendors and performers to carry general liability insurance. Event insurance can be a smart, affordable option for caterers, photographers, entertainers, florists, decorators and other vendors working a single event, as well as for people hosting weddings, parties and fundraisers.

    If a venue is asking for proof of insurance, give us a call. We can review the venue's requirements and help you find the right coverage for your event.

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    Call our Bonita Springs office at (239) 949-7717 or request a quote anytime at www.fl-ins.com.

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