Business Insurance

The most basic type of business insurance known as a commercial general liability (CGL) covers two main areas: 3rd party personal injury and property damage. This basically means that if as a result of your normal business operation someone gets hurt or something is damaged, your business insurance can help cover the costs. On top of this, if you have unique protection needs, you can add a wide range of optional coverages such as cyber liability, errors & omissions or medical malpractice just to name a few.

Most small businesses pay anywhere from $500 to $5,000 per year for business insurance.  The wide range in cost is explained by the wide diversity of business types and risk factors of specific trades or industries. Other factors that affect your business insurance cost are the amount of coverage, previous experience in the industry or insurance claims made in the past. The easiest and fastest way to know how much your policy could cost is to get a business insurance quote here.

Canadian entrepreneurs often ask how much business coverage they should get. 1 million or 2 million? The answer as with many things insurance is: It depends. As your business coverage goes up so does your premium. If you can absorb the cost, the general advice is to get as much coverage as you can afford. Many business owners who have to file a claim and went for the cheapest option often wish they had gotten broader coverage. Evaluate the potential risks your business is exposed to and your budget.

The short answer is YES. While some personal home insurance policies could cover some personal items you use for work such as a laptop, a printer, a monitor or some tools, many times there are exclusions in your home policy that don’t cover home business items. In case of damage to your home or loss of equipment that prevents you from working, the loss of income will not be covered by your home insurance.