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How to File a Business Insurance Claim
Report the loss promptly, document everything before cleanup, and read the policy's notice and cooperation conditions. Your state insurance department handles complaints when a…
Certificate of Insurance (COI): What It Is and How to Get One
A COI is a one-page summary of your policies that clients and landlords ask for. It proves coverage exists but does not change the…
How to Read a Business Insurance Quote
Limits, aggregates, deductibles, exclusions and endorsements decide what a policy pays. Compare quotes line by line before you compare the premium.
How Much Does Small Business Insurance Cost?
There is no honest national price: premiums depend on your industry, payroll, revenue, location, claims history and the limits you choose. Here is what…
Home-Based Business Insurance: Why Your Homeowners Policy Isn’t Enough
Homeowners policies typically cap or exclude business property and business liability. An endorsement, an in-home business policy or a BOP fills the gap, depending…
Contractor Insurance: What General Contractors and Trades Need
Contractors usually need general liability, workers' comp, commercial auto and often a license or surety bond. The general contractor's contract usually sets the limits…
What to Do After a Data Breach: A Small Business Checklist
Contain the breach, preserve evidence, call your insurer before your IT vendor bills you, and check your state's notification deadline. The FTC's guide for…
Cyber Liability Insurance for Small Businesses
Cyber cover pays for breach response, notification, ransomware and lawsuits after a data incident. Most general liability policies now exclude these losses.
Hired and Non-Owned Auto Insurance: Cover for Employees’ Cars
When an employee runs a work errand in their own car or you rent a vehicle, your business can be sued after a crash.…
Commercial vs Personal Auto Insurance: When You Need a Business Policy
A personal auto policy can exclude driving for business. Who owns the vehicle, what it carries and who drives it decide whether you need…
How Workers’ Comp Premiums Are Calculated
Your premium is built from payroll, the class code for each kind of work and, for larger employers, your experience modification factor. A payroll…
Who Needs Workers’ Comp Insurance? State Rules Explained
Almost every state requires workers' compensation once you have employees, but the headcount threshold, the exemptions and the penalties are set state by state.