Workers’ compensation insurance is a policy that pays for employees’ medical bills and lost wages if they suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. Oregon laws make business owners get coverages when they have one or more full- or part-time employee. The average cost of workers’ compensation in Oregon has dropped for seven straight years and is…

Workers’ compensation insurance is state-mandated coverage that pays employees’ medical bills and part of their lost wages if they suffer on-the-job injuries or occupational illness. In Washington, D.C., business owners with one or more employees must carry workers’ compensation insurance and cost an average of 51 cents per $100 of payroll. Top D.C. Workers’ Compensation…

Nanny insurance is a group of business policies designed for individuals who care for children. Whether they work out of their home or someone else’s, nannies’ policies like general liability and professional liability to protect their assets in case they are sued. Nanny insurance typically costs between $200 and $1,400 per year. Unfortunately, nannies can…

Insurance for veterinarians covers the risks of caring for animals, dealing with pet owners, and running a medical facility with expensive equipment and pharmaceuticals. Veterinarian insurance is more than one policy, combining general liability, business equipment, malpractice and often animal bailee policies. Costs for the proper coverage and mix of policies is about $6,000. If…

Colorado workers’ compensation insurance requires that any employer with one or more employees must maintain a policy that pays medical expenses and partial wage-replacement for injuries on the job. Colorado small businesses should expect to pay an average of 92 cents per $100 of payroll for workers’ comp. Rates vary extensively based on job duties…

Drone insurance provides unmanned aerial vehicle and unmanned aircraft system operators protection against accidental injuries or damage inflicted by their drone. Drone insurance primarily covers third-party liability bodily injury and property damage claims for small business owners. Average drone liability insurance costs $750 annually. However, this doesn’t cover the drone itself. Drone Liability Insurance Providers…

Cargo insurance pays the value of shipments, up to coverage limits, when shipments are lost or damaged. Businesses that ship goods need cargo insurance, but those with infrequent shipments can get coverage for single shipments. Small business owners typically insure cargo through the shipper. This usually costs $.60 per $100 of the shipment’s insured value….

Architects and engineers need insurance to cover risks specific to their businesses, such as negligence claims for design flaws. While there’s no single engineer and architect insurance policy, business owners can match common commercial policies to their risks. Professional liability insurance and a business owner’s policy (BOP) usually costs $2,000 to $4,150 annually. Architects and…

Medical malpractice insurance is a professional liability policy designed for physicians and other medical professionals. Policies cover accusations that their negligence caused a patient’s injury or death. Medical malpractice insurance costs vary by state and specialty. Premiums start at $4,000 but can go up to $34,000 or more with typical costs around $10,000 per year….