Commercial Package Insurance

Imagine a flexible business insurance plan specifically built for your business, a package without the expensive extras or gaps in coverage and one that meets the special needs of your business. A hair salon has different insurance needs than a trucking fleet and one-size-fits-all policies never fit as well as a package custom-tailored to your business. A Commercial Package Policy is often a better fit for some businesses than a standard Business Owners Policy because a Commercial Package bundles the essential coverages you need to protect your business, saving money by combining policies and skipping the costly extras.

As a business owner, a Commercial Package insurance policy can be a very beneficial bundle of protection. It is a great way to combine multiple lines of coverage with the same insurance carrier and save some money. Commercial Packages start out with both General Liability and Commercial Property coverage, and then you can customize your coverage based on your business’ needs. It comes with several bells and whistles that can come in handy, that you might never have thought you needed. Keep reading to determine if a Commercial Package insurance policy is right for you and your business.

Modern businesses often need a number of policies to fully protect the business and to be in compliance with mandatory insurance requirements such as Workers’ Compensation coverage or Commercial Auto Insurance. Many businesses, sometimes unintentionally, end up with a hodgepodge of policies from a number of carriers that may have gaps in coverage and won’t scale well as your business grows. A Commercial Package streamlines your coverage, often providing additional discounts for bundling multiple policies with the same insurer. As an added benefit, a Commercial Package eliminates the possibility of insurers denying coverage because they state the risk is covered by another insurer.

Your chosen coverage limits start with standard minimums but can be adjusted according to your needs. General Liability Insurance coverage, for example, a staple of any Commercial Package Policy, starts at a $1 million per occurrence limit, with a $2 million aggregate limit. Some business owners elect to choose higher coverage limits. In most cases, coverage limits can be adjusted for each type of coverage within your Commercial Package Policy, making your package customizable to your unique needs.

In addition to that...

While the Commercial Package insurance policy is a comprehensive way to provide protection for your business, there are some things to note. Even though it is bundled together, the coverage parts of General Liability and Commercial Property will have similar inclusions and exclusions as if they were separate. Always read your policy and each coverage part as if it is separate. It is essential to understand the bells and whistles and how they work. A package policy like this may have separate limits for specific things like guns, artwork, and money and securities. It is possible that there will be a different deductible if any at all. While you may add coverages such as Cyber Liability, Employment Practices Liability, and Product Recall coverage be sure to know the limits and deductibles as they may be different from the GL and Property portions of the policy. Because there are so many available endorsements that you can add to this policy, it can give you great peace of mind knowing you have a lot of coverage. The word package can have you thinking that it is all inclusive. No insurance policy is all inclusive. Also, be sure to understand your business entity because the policy will most likely cover any partners, members, volunteers, etc. as they are a part of your operations. Make sure that the policy has the best coverage available for any vendors or contracts that you enter into where you agree to indemnify and hold them harmless.

You'll Know It's the Right Policy If It Covers..

• Bodily injury to cover those unforeseen slips and falls and property damage for those third parties that you may accidentally cause harm to, like a customer’s home.
• Property coverage to get your building fixed quickly after a covered incident, like a fire, and replace your business personal property.
• Defense costs since these can be a huge burden if you are sued for any reason.
• Medical expenses, settlement expenses, and judgement's.

Because a Commercial Package Policy is built specifically for businesses like yours and because you have the freedom to choose coverage limits to fit your exposure, rates can vary from one business to the next. Your trusted agent can provide a quote quickly, explaining your options in plain English, and bind coverage so your business won’t be exposed to uncovered risks. There’s no need to postpone buying insurance because the coverage is too confusing. CoverWallet’s Commercial Packages make it easy to get the insurance you need at a price you can afford.

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