Whether you’re exhibiting at the Montreal Home Show, the Quebec City ExpoHabitat, the Abitibi Gourmet Fair or a corporate trade show, you need exhibitor insurance that’s right for the duration of your event. At Assur360, our AMF-certified brokers issue short-term policies of 1 to 7 days covering event liability, stand breakage, theft of products and transit of equipment. Immediate protection, certificate available within a few hours.
IN BRIEF
Exhibitor insurance
Exhibitors (trade shows, fairs, mobile booths) need one-time or annual event liability. Organizers often require minimum certificates of $2 million before access to the site.
Coverage: Exhibit material (booth, samples), visitor liability, damage to convention centre facilities. Event specific policies (24-72 hours) or annual program depending on your frequency.
SHORT-TERM 1 TO 7 DAYS
Exhibitor insurance for trade shows and fairs in Quebec
Protection $2 million liability + stand + merchandise. Certificate issued on the same day.
Get My QuoteWhy is exhibitor insurance essential?
Most trade show organizers — Place Bonaventure, Quebec City Convention Centre, Palais des congrès — now require proof of liability insurance of at least $2 million before authorizing the assembly of your stand. Without a compliant certificate, you are refused entry. Plus, your products and equipment travel and pass through many hands — a single incident can cost several thousand dollars.
Injury to a visitor
A visitor trips over a cable or cuts himself on a display. Without event liability, you are personally liable for medical expenses, loss of income and lawsuits.
Theft of goods
A show receives 20,000 visitors — shoplifting is common. Your merchandise on display and your backstage inventory should be covered on-site and in transit.
Break of stand or screen
Broken demo screen, damaged rented furniture, modular stand damaged during transport — the policy covers the replacement value.
Coverages included in the exhibitor policy
Event liability $2 million
Liability for injuries to visitors, damage to the convention centre premises and neighbouring stands. Extendable limit to $5 million.
Stand and equipment
Modular structure, banners, lighting, screens, demonstration computers, displays — cutlery against breakage, theft, fire during the show.
Transit and transport
Merchandise and equipment insured during the trip to the show, during the event, and on the return to your warehouse — anywhere in Quebec and Canada.
All risks 1-7 days
Modular short-term policy based on the exact duration of your event — insure exactly for the trade fair period, no more.
On-site staff
Representatives, demonstrators and hired personnel covered by the RC. For employees, CNESST protection applies in parallel.
Certificate
Certificate of insurance issued directly in the name of the convention centre or organizer — compliant with the requirements of the exhibition contracts.
Subscription in 4 simple steps
Event Information
Name of the show, location (Palais des congrès, Place Bonaventure, etc.), assembly dates, duration, number of expected visitors.
Stand value and merchandise
Approximate value of your booth, electronic equipment, and inventory of products displayed/sold on site.
Personalized Quote
Our brokers compare the short-term options of Quebec event insurers — premium adapted to duration and risk.
Certificate issued within 24 hours
Once the premium has been paid, the official certificate is sent to you and the trade fair organizer — compliant for assembly.
Exhibit regularly?
If you attend more than 3 shows per year, an annual comprehensive policy may cost less than 3 short-term policies. Ask your Assur360 broker for a comparison — we always find the most economical option.
Exhibitor insurance rates 2026
| Type of participation | Duration | Stand | valuePremium approx. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single kiosk (self-employed) | 1–3 days | Less than $5,000 | $150 to $300 |
| SME | Standard Stand3–5 days | $5,000 to $ | 25,000$300 to $650 |
| Corporate stand (screens, technology) | 5–7 days | $25,000 to $ | 100,000$650 to $1,500 |
| Regular Exhibitor (Annual Policy) | 12 months | Variable | $1,200 to $3,500 |
*Indicative rates 2026. Get your exact price in 3 minutes.
SHOW NEXT WEEK?
Issuance of certificates within 24 hours
Our specialized event brokers treat your request as a priority.
Request my certificateTrade Shows and Fairs Served in Quebec
Assur360 covers exhibitors in all major centres in Quebec — Montreal (Palais des congrès, Place Bonaventure, Olympic Stadium), Quebec City (Convention Centre, ExpoCité), Laval, Gatineau, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières, Saguenay, Thetford Mines, Drummondville, Rimouski, as well as regional and agricultural fairs. Our brokers are familiar with the insurance requirements of the main organizers — certified from the first exchange.
Related Articles and Pages
Special Events Insurance
Weddings, conventions, galas, tournaments — liability coverage and cancellation.
Business Insurance
Annual all-risk policy for SMEs that regularly exhibit.
Corporate liability $2 million
The minimum limit required by most convention centers.
Freight transport insurance
Protect your products while on the way to the salon.
Frequently Asked Questions — Exhibitor Insurance
Why trust Assur360?
FREE QUOTE
Secure your participation in your next trade fair
Short-term policy 1-7 days. Certificate issued within 24 hours. No strings attached.
Get My Quote Call a broker