Business Insurance

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Business insurance, also known as commercial insurance, helps protect business owners from unexpected losses. For the last 50 years, we’ve helped countless companies get the right coverages, protecting their businesses and keeping their employees safe. During that time, more than 18,000 of them have given us a 4.8 star claims rating.*

Explore our business insurance coverage options using the quiz above, or get a quote today and find out how we can protect your business.

Choose the Best Types of Business Insurance

General Liability Insurance

General liability coverage helps protect your business and its assets in the event of a lawsuit for things like negligence, bodily injury, property damage, libel and slander.

Who it’s for: Businesses that work directly with customers or customers’ property, and any businesses who advertise.

Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Most state laws require you to carry this insurance to help compensate employees for expenses associated with work-related injuries or illnesses, like medical bills, rehabilitation and lost wages.

Who it’s for: Businesses with any part- or full-time employees.

Professional Liability Insurance

Professional liability insurance helps protect you and your company if you’re found negligent in the professional services you provided to a client, even if you didn’t make a mistake.

Who it’s for: Businesses that provide professional services or advice to clients or customers.

Business Property Insurance

Business property insurance, also called commercial property insurance, helps protect your owned or rented building, tools and the equipment you use to operate your business.

Who it’s for: Businesses with property or assets.

Commercial Auto Insurance

Commercial auto insurance helps cover the cost of an auto accident if you or your employee is at fault. If you or your employees drive a vehicle for business reasons, having the right commercial vehicle insurance is important.

Who it’s for: Businesses that use any company-owned, leased or personal vehicles for work.

Data Breach Insurance

Data breach insurance, also known as cyber insurance, helps cover liability expenses from technology-related risks such as a data breach or cyberattack. If you collect, store, send or receive customer information, it’s important to protect your business against cyber risks.

Who it’s for: Businesses that collect, store or send any sensitive customer data.

Many business owners start with a Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) because the three essential coverages it has protects businesses from common claims. A BOP includes general liability insurance, commercial property and business income insurance. Our BOP policy can be bundled with additional types of coverages to help your business save money on insurance. In some cases, our BOP may be eligible for a discount up to 10% when bundled with workers’ compensation insurance.

What’s the Average Cost of a Business Insurance Policy?

Business insurance costs vary because every company has unique needs. Insurance companies consider numerous factors when determining your price, including your industry, location, number of employees, coverage needs and more. You can use the table below to see the average cost business owners paid for coverage with The Hartford: 1

The best way to find out your business insurance costs, get a free online quote today.

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Whether you have questions about insurance options or need help with a claim, we’re here to help. Get a business insurance quote today.

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“[The] customer service representative was detailed on different options that would cater to my small business needs.”

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“[They] took care of our claim without involving a great deal of my time.”

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“Claim was so easy to place online. Within 15 minutes … everything was taken care of almost immediately.”

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1 Premium amounts presented are based on monthly premium paid by The Hartford's Small Business customers between 1/1/22 and 9/14/23 for 12-month policies. Premium is derived from a number of factors specific to your business and may vary.

2 What you pay for professional liability insurance will vary by product, limits chosen and risk class or hazard group associated with your business.

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