Nathan Weller

A business liability waiver that outlines the risks and rights being waived and is in compliance with state law can help protect your business from lawsuits. While your business can still be sued, the waiver serves as part of your defense that the plaintiff waived their rights. However, there are cases where the waiver may…

Photography insurance coverage is a policy, or combination of policies, that protects your photography or videography business from claims of negligence or damage to your equipment and property. For equipment, inland marine is the most important coverage, and this can cost $200 to $2,500 annually. General liability insurance, the most common insurance policy for a…

The main difference between an insurance broker vs carrier is that an insurance carrier creates and services the insurance policy, whereas a broker helps a customer find the best policy among multiple carriers at the best possible rate. Carriers are responsible for maintaining the insurance contract, or policy, and responding appropriately and in a timely…

Personal and advertising injury coverage protects your business against claims, typically involving an infringement on a third party’s rights or intellectual property. It can cover libel, slander, and copyright infringement. Coverage is included in a commercial general liability (CGL) policy and, in the event of a claim, provides defense up to your coverage limits. How…

ERGO – Next Insurance is a small business insurance company that sells policies directly to customers online while also working with agents. It offers the core coverages of general liability, professional liability, business owner’s policy, and workers’ comp insurance for more than 1,300 different types of businesses. Policies can be obtained online without speaking to…

Limited liability company (LLC) insurance is a set of policies that LLC owners buy to protect their financial assets. Each policy covers a different type of risk, but the most common ones include general liability and commercial property. The combined policies that make up LLC insurance can cost anywhere from $450 to $1,200 annually, depending…

Handyman insurance is a combination of policies, the most common ones being commercial property and general liability. These coverages provide protection for your business against property loss and legal fees if you’re sued for injuries, have to pay for property damage, or replace your property. General liability and commercial property handyman insurance costs anywhere from…

An experience modification rate (EMR) is a multiplier insurance companies use to help set workers’ compensation premiums. Insurers determine your EMR by looking at your workers’ comp claims history and potential for future injuries compared to others in your industry. Businesses with lower EMRs pay less for workers’ compensation insurance. EMRs commonly range from 0.48…

CoverWallet is an online business insurance brokerage that connects small businesses with more than 10 top-rated carriers to provide multiple insurance options. It’s licensed to offer insurance in all 50 states and has an online account that allows users to manage all their policies in one place. In our evaluation of the best brokers for…

Insurance policies are contracts—and insurance endorsements are amendments to the contract that legally change the coverage provided in the policy. An endorsement, sometimes called an insurance rider, either broadens or restricts coverage and gives policyholders the freedom to customize their insurance for an additional cost at any point during the policy term. How Insurance Policy…

The best business insurance for limited liability companies (LLCs) helps preserve the business from financial loss, has flexible limits, and offers tailored coverage for your industry. To help you find the best one for your business, we evaluated 19 providers, focusing on financial stability, customer service, convenience, and the policies offered, while also factoring in…

General liability and business owner’s policy (BOP) are insurance policies that offer protection by helping with the costs associated with a claim, and both policies can be customized with endorsements. The difference between a business owner’s policy and general liability is general liability covers the costs of third-party liability claims, while the BOP carries the…