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5 Types of Insurance Every Small Business Owner Should Own
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5 Types of Insurance Every Small Business Owner Should Own

ContributorBy Contributor27 October 2014Updated:24 March 20226 Comments3 Mins Read
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Running a small business is not as easy as some people might have thought. This is because a lot of things go into entrepreneurship and running a business.

So many businesses have struggled to survive due to all kinds of challenges. The fact is that small businesses can face several types of challenges during operation, and one of such challenges is insurance.

The standard liability for most businesses falls under liability and protection for employees. Home-based business and commercial operations can have similar liability requirements with different scopes.

The following types of insurance should be in every small business owner’s portfolio of protection.

#1.) Liability insurance

Table of Contents

  • #1.) Liability insurance
  • #2.) Personal life insurance
  • #3.) Worker’s compensation
  • #4.) Homeowner’s or renter’s insurance
  • #5.) Property insurance

Liability insurance comes in several types and flavours. General liability insurance is the standard product used for any incidents that may require protection against lawsuits and judgments requiring an appeal.

Examples include libel or property damage. Professional liability insurance is another option that should be considered. This policy covers businesses against professional errors and negligence.

This is what private medical practices are using to protect against medical malpractice. Professional services such as tax services can purchase this professional insurance to protect against lawsuits. Many standard business insurance policies can be placed under an umbrella known as a Business Owners Policy (BOP).

Companies such as Underwriters Insurance Brokers (BC) Ltd often recommend considering a BOP plan to include a variety of insurance liability policies to protect every area of the business operation.


#2.) Personal life insurance

A personal life insurance policy can protect assets and business property in the event that a business will be passed on to someone else.

A life insurance policy can also provide extra assurance for a partner or spouse to transfer the operation as smoothly as possible. Income replacement is an important aspect of continuing a business operation.


#3.) Worker’s compensation

Injuries in the workplace can occur regardless of the type of business. Worker’s compensation is absolutely necessary even if there is only one employee.

It provides wage replacement and specific payments for medical costs if an injury occurs in the workplace. This relieves the business owner from potential lawsuits or liability in the event of an accident.


#4.) Homeowner’s or renter’s insurance

A small business will always have a physical address of some kind. An insurance policy should be in place even if you’re renting. This protects business asset replacement costs in case of fire or flood.

It also protects compensation in the event of a burglary. A homeowner’s insurance policy may not cover a home-based business.

However, many insurers can offer a business endorsement to cover computer equipment and supplies when necessary. A homeowner’s policy will also prevent the cost of replacement value from affecting the cost of running the business.


#5.) Property insurance

This is another type of insurance that every small business owner should have. Property insurance is a necessary asset for commercial businesses.

Most property insurance policies cover the building (property), outdoor signs, and landscaping as well as inventory and equipment.

Property insurance differs from other policies in the amount of aggregate coverage available. It can often allow for a considerable amount of commercial property coverage.

 
 

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6 Comments

  1. Isabella Watsford on 6 November 2014 11:58 am

    With today’s aggressive mortgage lending market home owners with poor credit scores and late mortgage payments can still qualify to get a low credit score mortgage refinance super real the sooner your debts are paid, the closer you happen to be to giving you better a low credit score rating.

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  2. Emily Smith on 18 August 2015 6:04 pm

    My husband and I own a small business together. The other day we started talking about business insurance and if we had the kind of coverage we need. Our business is growing we have more employees now. I think it is time we get insurance that has better worker’s compensation coverage.

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  3. eric van haaften on 12 March 2017 7:40 pm

    Nice article! We own a small business in Michigan, A policy we have invested in is called Key Person life insurance. Key man life insurance is a policy that provides a business much needed capital in the form of a death benefit, if a key person should die. The infusion of liquids funds help the surviving business partners keep the business running by paying employees, vendors, and making loan payments.

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  4. Mark A. Guertin on 10 May 2017 11:12 am

    Hey ONAPLATTEROFGOLD.COM CONTRIBUTOR !!

    Great post !!
    For small business owners, their company, whether large or small, is much more than a means to make money. It is an investment in the community, in creativity and technology, and in the local and global economy. Businesses are vulnerable on many fronts, though, and choosing the right small business insurance coverage takes research and planning. Some types of insurance are must-haves and knowing about these types of insurance will better prepare you to go shopping for coverage.

    Keep sharing !!
    Warm regards

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  5. jake jilennanal on 14 July 2017 12:18 am

    1MvvVN Thanks for sharing this very good piece. Very inspiring! (as always, btw)

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  6. Marshal on 19 November 2017 11:48 am

    Your style is unique compared to other folks I have read stuff from. Thanks for posting when you’ve got the opportunity, guess I’ll just bookmark this page.

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