Event Insurance & TULIP

All vendors are required to maintain specific types of insurance and provide proof of that insurance, relevant to the activities involved in the event. See below for the minimum insurance limits required for events. 

If third parties need to purchase insurance for special events, DU permits third parties to use University facilities for special events through Tenants' and Users' Liability Insurance Policy ("TULIP"), which provides low-cost general liability insurance to third-party users of DU facilities. Additional details below, or click here to purchase a TULIP policy.

For additional event planning information, visit DU's Conference and Event Services webpage:

DU's Conferences and Event Services
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Event Insurance Requirements

When hosting an event, the minimum required insurance limits are:

  • General liability with a minimum of $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate. DU should be named as an additional insured. 
  • Automobile liability with $1 million combined single limit.
  • Workers' compensation insurance with the minimum statutory amounts as required by law if the vendor's employees are performing services for the University. 
  • Additional coverage - Evidence of additional coverage may be required depending on the event, including, but not limited to: Liquor Liability, Cyber Insurance, Professional Liability, and Errors & Omissions. 

If you are planning an event and would like to know what additional coverage may be needed, please contact Enterprise Risk Management at risk@du.edu. 

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Purchasing TULIP

TULIP protects both the Facility User (the third party) and DU against claims by event participants who may be injured or lose property in low-risk events such as seminars, receptions or weddings to higher-risk events including camps, sports events or concerts. TULIP can only be purchased when the event takes place in a DU-owned facility. It does not extend to other properties, e.g. the Cable Center.  

Third parties with no relation to DU and no DU financial support need to obtain the TULIP code from their event planner to complete an application form. Coverage must be paid via credit card. Upon completion of the transaction, they will receive an emailed copy of their application and a binder of coverage. 

To purchase TULIP insurance, or for more information, click here.

 

Food Truck Rally

Food Trucks Risk Requirements

If your unit is bringing a food truck to campus or at any property owned by the University, the vendor must provide proof of the following:

1. A certificate of insurance with:

  • General liability with a minimum of $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate. DU should be named as an additional insured. 
  • Automobile liability with $1 million combined single limit.
  • Workers' compensation insurance with the minimum statutory amounts as required by law if the vendor has any employees. 
  • Additional coverage - If the food truck is involved in and collecting money as part of a fundraiser, we may require additional coverage. 

2. A valid business license

3. A copy of the vendor's last health inspection report to verify that the vendor has met or exceeded local health regulations 

In addition to the above, your unit must: 

  • Contact Parking Services and Facilities to get their approval. 
  • If an open flame is involved, a fire permit must be obtained and you must contact Jeff Simpson with Campus Safety. 

Vehicles should be in good working order (no leaks) and vendors must store and dispose of the waste they generate. 

Any clean-up costs or damages will be charged to the vendor(s) and/or the DU unit that brought the vendor(s) to campus. 

Contact

 

Enterprise Risk Management