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4 Factors That Affect How Much You’ll Pay For Business Insurance

You’ve started a small business and want to make sure it is protected. But how much will it cost to buy insurance that will cover you for potential property damage, liability lawsuits, or other issues that come up along the way? That will depend on a number of factors:

1. What you do or sell.

How much you pay for insurance depends on what type of business you run. The higher the risk, the more you’ll pay. For example, janitors, construction workers, and manufacturers often have some of the highest rates for general liability insurance, because they deal with (and could potentially damage) other people’s property. Your liability risk matters as well. For example, the risk of incurring liability for physical injury to third parties is likely greater for a business that performs security services than for a business providing accounting services.

2. Where you live.

There are obviously greater risks for property damage in high-hazard flood zones than in places where weather-related incidents are less likely to occur, and insurance premiums often reflect the different level of risk. You can take certain steps to reduce risk for property damage from natural catastrophes, but if your business is located in a high-hazard area, the cost of your property insurance is likely to be higher than it might be in other locations.

3. Where you operate your business.

Do you run your business out of a rented space, or do you own the building? Each of these situations has its own risks, depending on the type of business you run. For example, if you rent space for a restaurant, you’ll likely pay more property insurance premium than if you run a real estate business from a rented space because the risk exposures from restaurant equipment are greater than risk exposures in a general office environment. And, if you own the space for your restaurant, you’ll likely pay more for property insurance premiums than if you rent, because your coverage will typically insure against damage to the building itself, not just the contents inside.

4. Your prior claims history.

Insurance companies will also look at your claims history, if you have any. For example, if you’ve been sued for mistakes you’ve made in providing services, an insurer may consider this a trend that will continue and charge higher premium for the higher risk presented. Or, if your employees are involved in multiple accidents resulting in serious injuries while at work, an insurer may charge higher premiums for your Work Injury Compensation policy than if there are no claims on work-related injuries/diseases.

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