Accident Insurance
For whom:
- the artists, trainers, riggers, technicians and stagehands
- members in good standing of En Piste
- holders of RAMQ (or other provincial health plan or holders of insurance that substitutes for RAMQ).
In what context: that of your professional activities (training, rehearsals, performances, touring…).
Coverage: This insurance covers total disability caused by a work-related accident.
Price: $26/month (plus tax)
- Insurance is payable in addition to membership fees. En Piste membership does not include insurance; it is an additional service.
- You can choose the month in which coverage begins.
- You will be insured until December 31, 2025. You cannot be insured for isolated months within the year.
- Payment in one installment.
How to take out insurance:
- Please complete the form.
Please note: the insurance takes effect upon receipt of payment.
Additional information:
For more information about coverage, or if you need proof of insurance, contact Alba López Pedrero at alopezpedrero@enpiste.qc.ca.
Exclusions: Fire scenes, cable work, aerial work, collisions, falls and stunts involving the use of: blank or live ammunition, explosives, open flames, other pyrotechnic effects, animals, motorcycles, aircraft/helicopters or any other type of moving vehicle or vessel.
En Piste partners with Vézina Assurances Inc. to offer you specialized and highly competitive individual insurance. If you require other types of insurance, please consult the information below and contact the relevant representatives at Vézina.
Do you need a different type of insurance?
Contact our partners below
I am an artist, an artist collective, a circus company
(If you offer circus workshops, skip to the next section)
I’m going on an international trip
Travel insurance
If you are travelling outside the country, you must have travel insurance. This protects you against any unforeseen events that may occur abroad, even while performing your duties.
Various protections are offered:
• Emergency medical care
• Trip cancellation/interruption
• Accidental death or dismemberment (AD&D)
• Loss or theft of luggage
Price: Expect to pay between $50 and $100 for a one-month trip and between $150 and $300 for a trip of approximately three months.
Eligibility: All members in good standing, as well as their families, are covered.
I’m insured with Tugo
I am being asked for liability insurance.
General liability insurance
As circus performers, we have a responsibility to act with care and good conduct. Failure to meet this obligation may result in liability and you will be responsible for any resulting costs. This insurance may be applicable in Canada and/or internationally.
This protection therefore covers:
• Property damage to third parties
• Bodily injury to third parties
Types of policies available: one-time or annual
Price: Variable
Eligibility: Canadian residents
To obtain liability insurance, please contact:
Anouk Alary (she/her) / Cultural Programs
Commercial Insurance Broker
Account Manager
Vézina Insurance Inc., a Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC company
vezina.programmesculturels@MarshMMA.com | Vezinainc.com
I want to protect my assets
Property insurance
This insurance protects all your property (office contents, equipment, costumes, sets, etc.) related to the performance of your duties.
Price: Varies depending on the value of your assets
Eligibility: All En Piste members are eligible. Civil liability insurance is required.
To obtain property insurance, please contact Christine Brunet directly, the broker with whom En Piste collaborates:
Christine Brunet (she/her)
Commercial Property & Casualty Insurance Broker
Account Manager
Vézina Insurance Inc., a Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC company
T: +1 514-899-4951 | +1 877 253-5221
Christine.Brunet@MarshMMA.com | Vezinainc.com
I am an expatriate
Insurance for expatriates or those returning to Canada
We also offer comprehensive and flexible protection for expatriates, including:
• Foreign nationals residing in Canada
• Canadians working abroad for an extended period (but who are still residents of Canada)
These benefits include:
• Health insurance
• Life insurance (coming soon)
• Disability insurance (coming soon)
Price: Varies depending on your needs and salary.
Eligibility: All expatriate members of En Piste are eligible.
To obtain insurance for expatriates or repatriates, please contact the Cultural Program of Vézina Insurance by sending your requests by email to thibaut.favelin@marshmma.com:
I have a circus school where I give circus workshops
I want to cover the injuries of the participants in my workshops
Property and Liability Insurance
As circus performers, we have a responsibility to act with care and good conduct. Failure to meet this obligation may result in liability and you will be responsible for any resulting costs. This insurance may be applicable in Canada (US and other countries subject to insurer approval).
This protection therefore covers:
• Property damage to third parties
• Bodily injury to third parties and participants
Policy types available: Annual
Price: Variable
Eligibility: Canadian residents and organizations based in Canada.
To obtain property and liability insurance, please contact Christine Brunet directly, the broker with whom En Piste collaborates:
Christine Brunet
Tel: +1 514-899-4951 | +1 877-253-5221
Christine.Brunet@MarshMMa.com
I want to protect my assets
Property insurance
This insurance protects all your property (office contents, equipment, costumes, sets, etc.) related to the performance of your duties.
Price: Varies depending on the value of your assets
Eligibility: All members in good standing are eligible.
To obtain property insurance, please contact Christine Brunet directly, the broker with whom En Piste collaborates:
Christine Brunet
Tel: +1 514-899-4951 | +1 877-253-5221
Christine.Brunet@MarshMMa.com
I need liability insurance
General Liability Insurance
As circus performers, we have a responsibility to act with care and good conduct. Failure to meet this obligation may result in liability and the obligation to cover any resulting costs. This insurance may be applicable in Canada and/or internationally.
This protection therefore covers:
• Property damage
• Bodily injury
Types of policies offered: Single or annual
Price: Variable
Eligibility: All Canadian citizens in good standing are eligible.
To obtain General Liability Insurance, please contact Christine Brunet directly, the broker with whom En Piste collaborates:
Christine Brunet (she/her)
Commercial Property & Casualty Insurance Broker / Account Manager
Vézina Assurances Inc., a Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC company
Christine.Brunet@MarshMMA.com | MarshMMA.com
I want group insurance for my employees.
Group insurance for employees of organizations
Companies and organizations can rely on a group insurance plan that includes:
• Life insurance
• Short- and/or long-term disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
The plan also covers the insured’s immediate family, namely the spouse and minor children or children who are students (25 years and under).
Monthly price: Varies depending on the coverage provided in the contract.
Eligibility: All organizations and companies that are members of En Piste are eligible.
For more information or to obtain group insurance for your employees, please contact us by email at alopezpedrero@enpiste.qc.ca