We’re transforming the event insurance experience

As your go-to partner for event insurance, Vento is dedicated to making insurance simple, clear, and easy to access. Our expert team of seasoned insurance professionals, ex-event organisers, and tech specialists has come together to provide event organisers with the protection and peace of mind they need to run a successful event. We specialise in providing comprehensive and flexible insurance solutions tailored to your unique needs; whether you're planning an event or managing a business. Our expertise allows us to offer a wide range of cover options, from one-off and multi-event policies to annual protection that covers your entire business. We're here to help you find the right policy so you can focus on what you do best.

“I thought it was mad that over half of event organisers had all the worries and sleepless nights I had, but without any form of protection...”
Freddie Sparrow, Vento co-founder

Why Vento?

At Vento, we’re not just another insurance provider – we are a tech focused insurance business with a real passion for events. Our team is made up of a combination of event insurance professionals and ex-event organisers, who have experienced the highs and lows of the events industry firsthand. We’ve navigated the countless hours of planning, the unexpected challenges that can arise, and the immense satisfaction of a successful event. 

This unique blend of practical experience and insurance expertise gives us an edge. We don’t just provide policies; we offer solutions built from a genuine, real-world understanding of your needs. We’ve been on your side of the table and built our company to provide the exact kind of protection we always wished we had, giving you the peace of mind to focus on what you do best.

How we stack up

Compared to traditional insurance companies, Vento makes it easy and cost effective to get covered, and even easier to claim back.

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Founded by a team of event organisers
Highly approachable advisers
100% claims success rate
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Event Industry Insurance Experts

For too long, the insurance process has been slow, laborious, and often costly. When you combine this with confusing policies and a lengthy, unreliable claims process, it’s no wonder the industry has struggled to earn trust. We’re here to change that.

With our team of event, insurance, and tech professionals, we’re on a mission to make your life easier. We are doing this by making insurance transparent, efficient, and perfectly tailored to your needs. Our innovative approach uses technology to streamline every part of the process, providing straightforward policies that are simple to understand and effortless to buy. While our tech handles the heavy lifting, we are still a team of experts ready to offer personal support and advice whenever you need it.

"Our approach is all about making insurance accessible and understandable, without the jargon and headaches that often come with it."
Lucy Gore, Vento co-founder Get an instant quote

Our story so far

2014

Hijacked Festival in Exeter

After several years organising events at uni, Freddie co-founds music festival Hijacked... Lucy attends, who would have thought they would be reunited years later?

2015-17

Insurance/Events experience continues

Freddie is forced to cancel his second music festival for reasons outside his control - and shortly after, moves into insurance. Meanwhile, Lucy starts her career in tech and organises tech events (buying insurance the old way).

2020

Pandemic strikes

The events industry is rocked by Covid, with thousands of events unprotected. 53% of events had no form of event insurance...

2021-22

Vento begins!

Freddie founds Vento, combining his careers in events, and insurance. Lucy comes on board as co-founder.

2023

Vento officially launches

In March 2023, Vento goes live, backed by a small team that share a common vision: to make event insurance the easiest part of organising events to give event organisers that peace of mind.

2023/24

Vento team expands

Charlie and Emily join the team. Vento continues to grow with a record breaking summer - driven by a commitment to innovation, simplicity and trust.