In case of a newly constructed venue being chosen, the insurance risks could actually be smaller than known venues, as new venues are constructed with state-of-the-art features, and experienced management may be brought in from other venues to help deal with large crowds. (Credit: Jeff Turner, via Wikimedia Commons)
The annual NCAA tournament brings in the usual risks associated with college-level sporting events, but some of these risks are enhanced due to the level of play, the venues and the extreme popularity of the tournament. We had the opportunity to chat with Peter Williams of Allianz about the insurance aspects of covering such events. In talking to Williams we were surprised to find that insuring such a big event is pretty straightforward. Williams indicated that, in large part, it's commercial property and liability coverage but on a much larger scale.
Basically, the insurance coverage that is required for an event like an NCAA Final Four tournament game is a typical commercial business policy. Tournament games are played at various arenas in regional locations to accommodate the size of the crowds anticipated for the multiple games.
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