Insurance Requirements

All facility rentals require a general liability insurance policy with a minimum of $1,000,000 in coverage. The City of Seneca must be listed as additional insured, and the specific venue and event date must appear on the policy or certificate.

Important: Do not purchase an insurance policy until City staff has approved your application. Once your requested event and date(s) have been confirmed, staff will notify you to proceed with obtaining coverage. This protects you from purchasing a non-refundable policy for an event that may not be approved or for a date that is unavailable.

GatherGuard — Quick & Affordable Insurance

The City of Seneca participates in GatherGuard through the SC Municipal Insurance Risk Financing Fund (SCMIRF). GatherGuard is a quick, affordable way to obtain the required event liability insurance. Wait to purchase your GatherGuard policy until you receive approval from City staff.

How it works:

• Visit the GatherGuard link for your venue listed below.
• Provide details about your event, including event type, date, number of attendees, and other required information.
• Receive an instant quote and purchase your policy online.
• GatherGuard automatically emails the certificate of insurance to City staff, so there is no need to deliver a copy yourself.

GatherGuard venue links and Venue Codes:

• Shaver Recreation Complex - 0501-576
• Gignilliat Community Center - 0501-578
• Alexander Amphitheater - 0501-580
• City Hall (Council Chambers) - 0501-577
• Howard Complex - 0501-2770
• Blue Ridge Field - 0501-2771
• Cunningham Park - 0501-2780
• Water Treatment Plant - 0501-2772

You may also obtain insurance from your own provider or another carrier. Ensure the certificate names the City of Seneca as additional insured and specifies the venue and event date.