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Insurance Requirements

The City of Miami Beach and Global-Spectrum must be named as an additional insured and policyholder on all insurance certificates issued for the event.

All insurance policies must be issued by companies that are authorized to do business in the State of Florida, and have a rating of B+VI or better in the current edition of Best's Key Rating Guide.

The Certificate of Insurance must state:

  • Time
  • Date
  • Location
  • name of the covered event
  • Include all set-up and breakdown day(s), date(s), and time(s).
Applicants have the option of submitting a Certificate of Insurance for each policy year.

The City of Miami Beach reserves the absolute right at its sole discretion to increase these requirements, as necessary, to protect the interests of the City, including an increase in the amount and type of coverage required, depending upon the scope and nature of the special event.

  • Commercial General Liability - Commercial General Liability insurance, on an occurrence form, must be obtained in the amount of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence for:


    • bodily injury
    • death
    • property damage
    • personal injury
The policy must include coverage for contractual liability.

Global-Spectrum can, at a cost, provide the Lessee with the necessary liability insurance. (Please contact Global-Spectrum for details and rates).
  • Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability - Contractors must submit proof of Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability in the form of a Certificate of Insurance. All other State regulations apply.

  • Liquor Liability - If alcoholic beverages are to be sold or served at the event, the group or individuals selling or serving the alcoholic beverage must obtain Liquor Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of $1,000,000. The sale of alcoholic beverages must be in compliance with the Liquor Control Regulations of the Code of the City of Miami Beach.

The City’s Risk Manager must approve the Certificate of Insurance. Once approved, the Certificate will be kept on file in the Risk Management Division. The insurance requirements must be met no later than thirty (30) days prior to the event.