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Business Insurance

Every business faces risk, but you can minimize the potential consequences by purchasing the right insurance policies. From general liability insurance to workers' compensation, our insurance guides explain coverage types, exclusions, rates and everything you need to know to protect your business.

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What Is a Workers’ Comp Exemption?
By Kimberlee Leonard | April 24, 2025

This guide explains how workers' compensation exemptions work and to which employees these exemptions may apply.

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What Is an Insurance Rider?
By Kimberlee Leonard | April 22, 2025

While standard business insurance policies protect your business, when extra coverage is needed, you'll obtain a rider. Learn how riders work.

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What Is Professional Negligence?
By Kimberlee Leonard | April 15, 2025

Professional negligence is when an industry professional doesn't properly fulfill their duties, leading to damage or harm. Learn how to avoid lawsuits.

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Insurance Deductions and Expenses for Small Businesses
By Nicole Urbanowicz | April 14, 2025

Make sure to take all the deductions possible for your business insurance expenses. Here is how to stop paying too much in taxes.

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How Does a Workers’ Comp Settlement Work?
By Kimberlee Leonard | April 01, 2025

A workers' compensation settlement covers several costs incurred when an employee is injured. Learn about the workers' compensation settlement process.

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What Is a Cyber Insurance Risk Assessment?
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 31, 2025

A cyber insurance risk assessment finds the systems and assets most at risk of cyberattack. Learn about cyber insurance and how risk assessments work.

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What Is Intellectual Property Insurance?
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 25, 2025

Your business needs intellectual property insurance if you hold patents or trademarks. Learn what intellectual property insurance covers.

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What Is Malpractice Insurance?
By Jennifer Dublino | March 25, 2025

Malpractice insurance can protect your business. Learn about malpractice insurance, who needs it, what types exist, how much it costs and how to get it.

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14 Ways to Save Money on Business Insurance
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 25, 2025

You shouldn't cut corners when it comes to business insurance. Here are ways to reduce your insurance premiums without sacrificing coverage.

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What Is Commercial Liability Auto Insurance?
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 24, 2025

Commercial liability auto insurance covers the same types of liabilities as personal auto insurance, but the policy is for commercial vehicles.

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Employment Practices Liability Insurance: Why Small Businesses Need EPLI
By Jamie Johnson | March 24, 2025

Employment practices liability insurance protects your business from past or current employee lawsuits. Here’s how EPLI works.

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Workers’ Compensation Claim Process Guide
By Max Freedman | March 12, 2025

Business owners should ensure their employees understand the workers' compensation claims process. Learn what's entailed and how the claims process works.

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What Is a Workers’ Comp Ghost Insurance Policy?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | February 06, 2025

Learn what a workers' comp ghost insurance policy is and how it can help your small business, if you meet the requirements.

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What Is General Liability Insurance?
By David Gargaro | February 03, 2025

If a third party gets hurt at your workplace, they can sue you. Here's how to protect your company.

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What Is Business Interruption Insurance?
By Lauren Kubiak | January 28, 2025

Business interruption insurance policies can help when unforeseen events shut down operations. Learn how business interruption insurance works and what it covers.

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How Much Does Insurance Cost for a Small Business?
By Kimberlee Leonard | January 28, 2025

Small business insurance costs depend on many factors; every policy serves a different risk-protection purpose. Learn about small business insurance costs.

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The Insurance Claims Process and How to File
By Nicole Urbanowicz | January 28, 2025

If your business suffers a loss that’s covered by insurance, you’ll need to file an insurance claim. Here's how a claim works and how to file one.

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What Is Commercial Umbrella Insurance?
By Jennifer Dublino | January 23, 2025

A commercial umbrella insurance policy can give your business more coverage for less money. Learn if you need umbrella insurance and how to shop for it.

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What Is Cyber Insurance?
By Sean Peek | January 13, 2025

Cyber insurance can help companies notify customers about data breaches involving their personal information and can protect from cyberattack damages.

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Workers’ Comp Insurance: How Much Do You Need?
By Max Freedman | January 07, 2025

Too much coverage wastes money, but too little can expose your company to claims and court awards. Here is how to calculate exactly what you need.

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What to Know When Choosing Business Insurance
By Sean Peek | December 04, 2024

Choosing insurance for your company or employees is important, and should not be done casually. Here’s what to consider when getting insurance.

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Business Insurance Guide
By David Gargaro | August 23, 2024

This guide to business insurance can help you understand the policies available to your small business and determine which policies are right for you.

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What Is a Loss Payee on an Insurance Claim?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | November 07, 2023

The loss payee has the first-in-line legal rights to an insurance claim payout. Here's what you need to know.