Business owners want to protect their assets, but insurance can be expensive. Unfortunately, cheaper insurance often means more limited coverage. When choosing a policy consider premiums, multipolicy discounts, and make sure the provider is available in your state. We evaluated 15 companies to figure out which ones offer the best general liability insurance at a…
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6 Most Common Workplace Injuries & How To Avoid Them
Business owners who want to keep their workers’ compensation insurance costs down need to reduce compensable injuries among their employees. By minimizing injuries, employers can improve their claims histories, which can lower their rates and, sometimes, earn discounts from their insurers. We’ve compiled this list of the most common workplace injuries and added tips to…
8 Best General Liability Insurance Companies
Small business owners want to work with general liability insurance companies that are reliable and can offer quality coverage at an affordable rate. We compared more than 20 carriers on criteria, such as costs, policy options, and online availability, to come up with the nine best general liability insurance companies. *Liberty Mutual quote provided by…
How to Find Cheap Small Business Insurance in 6 Simple Steps
Small business owners can sometimes get stuck between protecting their business and their bottom line. The two can seem like they’re at odds with each other, but they don’t have to be. You can find cheap small business insurance that gives you the coverage you need without breaking the bank if you follow these six…
10 Workplace Injury Statistics Every Business Owner Should Know
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) publishes an annual compilation of workplace injury statistics that policymakers use to improve working conditions and address safety concerns across the country. While not every injury recorded by the BLS is covered by workers’ comp, business owners can draw on the information to identify and mitigate risks…
7 Best Business Insurance Brokers for 2021
When business owners need insurance, they have three options: buy directly from a carrier, work with a captive agent who can only sell policies from one carrier, or go to a broker. Business insurance brokers can sell policies from multiple carriers, giving you an easy way to compare offers. More importantly, brokers work for you—not…
8 Best Professional Liability Insurance Companies
Business owners need professional liability insurance in case clients accuse them of making mistakes that cause a financial loss. These policies, sometimes called errors & omissions (E&O) insurance, can be tailored to cover industry-related risks. We reviewed more than 25 of the top liability insurance providers and narrowed it down to the eight best: :…
What Is LLC Insurance Coverage & How Much Does It Cost?
Limited liability company (LLC) insurance refers to policies business owners buy to protect their business assets. Different policies protect against different risks, but LLC insurance typically includes coverage for a business’s liability and its property. Most LLCs can combine these coverages in a business owner’s policy (BOP) that costs between $350 to $1,000 per year,…
What Does Workers’ Compensation Insurance Cover?
Most business owners know that workers’ compensation insurance covers employees when they’re injured on the job. However, they may not know that policies in almost every state also pay their legal fees if an employee decides to sue for their injuries. Understanding this and other details about workers’ compensation coverage can come in handy should…
Do I Need Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
The chances are that if you own a business and have employees, then you need workers’ compensation insurance. Coverage is mandatory for most employers in every state (except Texas) to pay the medical bills and lost wages of employees hurt in workplace accidents. Without workers’ comp, employers would have to cover these costs out of…
5 Best Food Truck Insurance Companies
Insuring a food truck is a complicated business. Not only do you need to work with a company that knows the industry’s quirks, but you also want one that can identify and cover your particular risks. That can mean going to a brokerage that specializes in food truck insurance, working with a carrier with years…
Food Truck Insurance Cost & Coverage
Food truck insurance uses several different insurance policies to cover food trucks, other business property, employees, and other liabilities. Most food truck businesses need more than one type of insurance coverage, including commercial vehicle insurance and general liability. Basic food truck insurance costs start around $2,000 annually but increase significantly for broader coverage. Food truck…