BUSINESS OWNERS INSURANCE
A Business Owners Policy, otherwise known as a BOP, combines two types of coverages into one policy.
General Liability
Unfortunately for every business owner, the chances of getting sued have dramatically increased in the last decade. General Liability insurance can prevent a legal suit from turning into a financial disaster by providing financial protection in case your business is ever sued or held legally responsible for some injury or damage.
General Liability pays losses arising from real or alleged bodily injury, property damage, or personal injury on your business premises or arising from your operations. The Hartford's liability programs extend far beyond the provisions of typical policies, with broadened coverage and increased limits in over 30 areas.
Commercial Property
Commercial property insurance is a way for business owners to protect themselves from unforeseen circumstances, such as natural disasters, fires, criminal theft and other calamities that may damage important commercial properties. It is a way to protect a business' physical goods like buildings, signs, equipment and other potentially valuable goods as well as employees' personal property. Other options include business interruption coverage and machinery coverage, though specific coverage will vary based on policy and the needs of the business.
Insurance regulations vary by state and offerings vary by company, but broadly speaking, there are three types of commercial property insurance policies. Basic form policies cover ordinary things like damage from fire, lightning and wind. Broad form policies cover basic form things, but expand their coverage to include things like water damage, sprinkler malfunctions, ice and snow. Special form policies cover everything except things the policy specifically excludes, which may be events like terrorism, war, insect and vermin infestation and ordinary wear and tear.
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