Most states require businesses to provide workers’ compensation insurance if they employ one or more people, including themselves and family members. Typical workers’ compensation insurance covers medical care and lost…
Welcome to Business Insurance 101!
This section will provide information on certain coverages your business needs or might benefit from, as well as provides material to help you enhance your knowledge of business insurance.
How does commercial liability insurance protect your business?
All businesses have one thing in common—the need for protection from liability claims. These claims arise when you are legally obligated for someone who was injured while on your property,…
What is commercial property insurance, and what aspects of my business does it cover?
Commercial property insurance helps protect a business by paying for all or part of costs when a covered loss occurs. In this way, property insurance can help keep businesses open…
What is the difference between an employee and a subcontractor?
According to the Internal Revenue Service, courts consider many factors when determining if someone is an employee, an independent contractor, or a subcontractor. These factors are contained within three different…
Does my business need inland marine insurance?
Any business that transports goods should consider adding an inland marine insurance policy to its other business insurance coverage. The coverage applies to items transported that belong to the business…
Do I need Directors and Officers (D&O) coverage for my business?
Regardless of the size of your business or whether it is private or publically traded, it is wise to consider adding directors and officers (D&O) coverage to your business insurance…
Do I need employment practices liability coverage for my business?
Employment practices liability (EPL) coverage protects your business if an employee, customer, or vendor alleges discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, wrongful failure to promote, or retaliation. The EPL coverage will pay…
Do I need errors and omissions (E&O) coverage for my business?
If your business provides services, you likely would benefit from having errors and omissions coverage. This type of coverage helps protect your business in the event a client holds you…
Business Insurance for Home-Based Businesses
Operating your business out of your home can be exciting and rewarding but can also be a nightmare if you aren’t adequately insured based on your business model. Many home-based…
How to Protect Your Business from Fraud
The 2018 Report from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners found that, from 2002-2018, small businesses had a fraud frequency around 28%, which was higher than that of larger organizations…