Nathan Weller

Nathan Weller

Insurance Staff Writer at Fit Small Business
Florida Business Insurance Guide
Florida Business Insurance: General Liability & More

Florida, with the fourth-largest economy in the United States, is a business-friendly environment made up largely of small businesses. Every Florida-based small business needs to consider business insurance coverages like general liability and a business owner’s policy (BOP). The Sunshine State also requires certain policies, like workers’ compensation (for businesses with at least four employees)…

Dec 6, 2023
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California Business Insurance: General Liability & More

In California, every small business needs to consider business insurance. While there are important coverages like general liability and a business owner’s policy (BOP) for California small business insurance, there are other policies to consider. Additionally, the Golden State requires certain policies, such as workers’ compensation for all businesses with one employee and commercial auto…

Dec 6, 2023
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Texas Business Insurance: General Liability & More

While the majority of insurance coverages in Texas are not required, small business owners should still consider purchasing commercial insurance for their businesses to provide financial protection against claims of negligence while helping your business during periods of downtime or with first-party property damage. We will cover what is required and what is not, the…

Dec 6, 2023
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Cleaning Business Insurance: Cost & Coverage

Cleaning business insurance are policies that cover the risks associated with your business and protect your assets and equipment. The price depends on your business, but cleaning business insurance costs vary from $500 to $4,500 per year for general liability. Estimated Cleaning Business Insurance Costs When evaluating your company, insurers will take some of the…

Dec 5, 2023
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Small Business Insurance Coverage, Costs & Industries

Small business insurance coverage are policies that protect a business and its assets against claims—such as fire, theft, customer slip and fall, workers’ compensation, professional errors, and data breaches. It can be a single policy, such as general liability, or a combination of policies, such a business owner’s policy (BOP), commercial auto, and workers’ compensation….

Nov 20, 2023
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16 Common General Liability Insurance Exclusions

Exclusions are provisions in the insurance policy for events, acts, types of damage, property, or locations that are not covered. While general liability insurance covers accidents and mishaps that can happen during business operations, there are general liability exclusions in policies that you should be aware of so that you can try to avoid instances…

Nov 15, 2023
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What Is Products-completed Operations Coverage?

Products-completed operations coverage pays for injuries or property damage caused by a business’ products or operations. As a subset of general liability, businesses can either get this coverage through their general liability policy, a business owner’s policy (BOP), or a standalone policy. It is essential for contractors, service providers, and businesses manufacturing, distributing, or selling…

Nov 14, 2023
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What Does General Liability Insurance Cover? A Closer Look

General liability insurance covers small businesses for financial losses due to third-party claims of bodily injury, reputational injury, or property damage to others. It is an essential liability coverage for all businesses, given that all businesses are exposed to these types of risks. If you’re looking for general liability insurance for your business, working with…

Nov 7, 2023
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What Is a Surety Bond & How It Works

A surety bond is a financial coverage guaranteeing the performance of contractual obligations or legal compliance by the party who purchases it. A bond can be requested, legally required, or purchased to show reliability. Surety bonds can serve many purposes, but the ones available are dependent on the project and specific industry. The Hartford is…

Nov 6, 2023
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Liquor Liability Insurance: Costs & Coverage

Liquor liability insurance provides liability protection for businesses that sell and serve alcohol and helps with claims that come from intoxication. Whether the claim is for damage or injury, the business can be legally liable for providing alcohol to the intoxicated customer. Liquor liability can be expensive, with the cost potentially ranging from $200 to…

Nov 6, 2023
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What Is Public Liability Insurance?

Public liability insurance protects a business if a third party, like a customer, claims they were injured or have property damage because of the insured business. In the U.S., public liability is an older form of liability that most insurance companies no longer offer, having rolled its coverage into the broader commercial general liability (CGL)…

Oct 25, 2023
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5 Types of General Liability Claims & How to Avoid Them

Without commercial general liability (CGL) insurance, you’d have to pay for claims out of pocket. Fortunately, a general liability insurance policy can mitigate those expenses when they arise. However, when evaluating premiums and even determining insurability, insurers will consider a number of factors, including your claim history, so it is in your interest to do…

Oct 25, 2023
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