Plain-language guides written by licensed insurance specialists to help you understand your coverage options, legal requirements, and how to protect your business.
In-depth guides to the most common types of commercial insurance — what they cover, who needs them, and how much they cost.
Every industry has unique risks. These guides break down exactly what coverage businesses in your sector need.
Most small businesses pay between $500 and $3,000 per year for a basic general liability policy. The cost depends on your industry, revenue, number of employees, claims history, and the coverage limits you choose. Bundling multiple policies into a Business Owners Policy (BOP) often saves 10–25%.
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Yes. Even as a sole proprietor or LLC with no employees, you likely need general liability insurance — especially if you work with clients, visit customer locations, or have a physical space. Many clients and contracts require proof of insurance before work begins.
A Certificate of Insurance is a one-page document that summarizes your coverage and proves to clients, landlords, or contractors that you have active insurance. We can issue COIs same-day for all active policies.
In most cases, we can bind coverage and issue a Certificate of Insurance the same day you apply. Complex risks (large fleets, high-value properties, specialty trades) may take 1–3 business days to underwrite.
An occurrence policy covers incidents that happen during the policy period, even if the claim is filed years later. A claims-made policy only covers claims filed while the policy is active. Most general liability policies are occurrence-based; professional liability is typically claims-made.
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