Nathan Weller

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…

Key man insurance, or key person insurance, is life insurance coverage a business takes out for an individual employee who is crucial to the financial success of the company. The business purchases the policy, pays the premiums, and is the beneficiary in the case of the death or disablement of the key person. A 20-year…

A contractor controlled insurance program (CCIP) is a specific insurance policy purchased by general contractors to coordinate general liability for construction projects. Also called wrap-up insurance, CCIP insurance is controlled by contractors rather than project development owners. The cost for a CCIP starts at 1% of the construction costs with policy durations extending past construction…