4 Different Types Of Business Insurance To Think About

February 1, 2023
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Every business owner must have some type of business insurance to protect their company from unexpected financial risks. With many forms of business that exist, it is only natural that there are also different types of business insurance to accommodate a certain business. 


If you are looking for the proper business insurance, look no further. This article will discuss the different business insurance types you need to consider for your company.


  1. General Liability Insurance
    General liability insurance is the type of insurance policy business owners get to protect their business from legal issues, such as injuries, accidents, and negligence claims. The following are what a general liability insurance policy can cover.

       - Property damage
       - Personal injuries, such as slander and libel
       - Bodily injury
       - Medical expenses
       - Cost of defending lawsuits

  2. Commercial Property Insurance
    Commercial property insurance is a must-have policy for business owners with a rented or owned building. This type of policy covers any loss or damage your company property receives. Events that cause damage, such as vandalism, civil disobedience, storms, fire, smoke, and hail storms, are covered by this policy.

    This isn’t limited to your company building, as the term property can have a broader definition. The policy can also include lost income, building equipment such as computers, business interruption, company papers, and money.

  3. Product Liability Insurance
    This insurance policy is one of the necessary business insurance policies for companies that manufacture, distribute, and retail products. These companies are usually responsible for their products’ safety, so product liability insurance is typically needed. 

    Product liability insurance can protect a business against financial loss from products with defects that can cause bodily injuries and other instances. The amount of product liability insurance depends on the products that a company sells and manufactures.

  4. Home-Based Business Insurance
    If you are starting as a new business owner, your business may also be starting in your home. If that’s the case, a homeowner’s insurance policy may not be able to cover losses from your home-based business. Instead, you would need home-based business insurance to complement your homeowner’s insurance to cover such financial losses.

Conclusion

Suppose you’re a small-time business owner or someone just about to start a business. In that case, these are definitely some business insurance policies you must consider, depending on your business. Business insurance policies can help cover you in case of any unexpected events that may cause financial losses.


At Brad Spurgeon Insurance Agency Inc., we do our best to make sure that our clients are well-protected with affordable and comprehensive policies. We make sure to go the extra mile to help you with your needs. To learn more about how we can help you, please contact our agency at (409) 945-4746 or Click Here to request a free quote. Topics and coverage discussed in this article are not guaranteed, consult with your agents to determine what your policy does and does not cover. We are more than happy to help!

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