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What Is Small Business Insurance?
Most small business owners need small business insurance. Having it can help protect the livelihood you’ve worked so hard to build. The right small business insurance will help cover expensive damage and lawsuits from:
- Accidents
- Natural disasters
- Professional errors
- Workers compensation claims
When It Comes to Business Insurance for Small Businesses, We’ve Got Your Back
For over 30 years, we’ve supported small businesses like yours. Whether it’s through business income, liability or workers’ compensation insurance, we can help you customize the coverage you need.
Types of Small Business Insurance
Small business insurance helps protect your company’s personal property and income. It also helps safeguard you against liability claims.
Growing Your Small Business Insurance
Over time, you may need more protection. We’re here to help and can give you a new small business insurance quote based on the risks you may face. Learn more about the different types of coverage we have to meet your needs:
- Workers’ compensation insurance provides benefits to employees for work-related injuries and illnesses. If you have employees, most states require workers’ comp.
- Commercial auto insurance helps pay for costs from a covered work-related auto accident if you or your employees use a vehicle on the job.
- Professional liability insurance, also known as errors and omissions insurance, helps protect your company against claims stating that your professional services or advice caused a client financial harm.
- Data breach insurance, which some insurers also called cyber insurance, helps pay for liability costs, identity protection solutions, legal fees and public relations if your business suffers a cyber-attack or data breach.
Costs of Small Business Insurance
The cost of insurance for small businesses varies, but the average annual price is around $5001 for general liability insurance. For small business owners, it can be hard to find the right insurance coverages for your unique needs, but we’re here to help.
If you’re wondering “how much does small business insurance cost,” our specialists will work with you to figure out what you need and what fits your budget.
Small Business Insurance Experience You Can Trust
Not all insurance companies offer the same level of service. With us, you’ll find that we’re more than just a provider, we’re a partner. We’re dedicated to small business owners and have been protecting customers for more than 200 years.
Our representatives consistently earn some of the industry’s highest customer claims ratings and reviews. And we’ve been recognized as a World’s Most Ethical Company® 12 times by the Ethisphere Institute.**
To find out how we can help you protect your business, talk to an agent or get a small business quote today.
More Information About Small Business Insurance
Why Do I Need Small Business Insurance?
Most states require some form of insurance for small business owners. No matter how careful you are, accidents happen. When they do, having the right types of coverage can make all the difference. Learn more about insurance needed for small business.
Can The Hartford Help Me Get Small Business Insurance in My State?
We proudly partner with thousands of small business owners throughout the country. If you’re looking for more information on insurance for small businesses where you live, check out our state business insurance page.
Do I Need Small Business Insurance for My LLC?
Registering as an LLC doesn’t protect your business from risks. We created our LLC insurance specifically for small business owners. It can help keep you covered from devastating financial losses.
What Kind of Small Business Insurance Do I Need?
Three essential types of coverages that every small business owner should have are:
- General liability insurance
- Business property insurance
- Business income insurance
Our Business Owner’s Policy bundles these three basic types of business insurance together to make it even easier for you to protect your business.
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Ready to Tailor Your Small Business Insurance?
Our specialists are here to help ensure you have the right kind of small business insurance, tailored to your company’s unique needs.
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