We are a local insurance agency with over 70 years of experience in Rhode Island. Our team believes that small Rhode Island business owners are the pillars of our community. We will listen to your business’ needs, and together we can find solutions to address your insurance coverage requirements. We have a staff full of knowledgeable agents, and we value customer service. Let us help you find insurance options for your business. Connect with our team today to request a quote for your business.
Our team has experience working with many different businesses, including, but not limited to:
What you will pay to insure your small business in Rhode Island can be dependent on many different factors. The policies and coverage limits you choose will affect how much you pay, as well as:
To see what it could cost to insure your small business, reach out to our team and request a custom quote. You can fill out our form here to get the process started, or you can give us a call. When you are ready to reach out, it’s a good idea to have information on your business handy. Below is a list of a few things to have ready, although your local agent may need more information.
Whether you are looking to start a new business in Rhode Island, or you have been building one for decades, you want to be sure that your investment is protected. Every business- even those in the same industry- has unique needs. Talking to an insurance agent about the different aspects of your business is one way to learn about different coverages. Below are some common business insurance policies for small business owners.
If your small business includes a building, equipment, or inventory, you should consider commercial property insurance. This coverage can help protect your building and the equipment you use to operate your business. If your business is home-based, keep in mind that typically homeowners insurance policies do not provide coverage for business equipment losses by flood or fire.
One common coverage for business owners is a general liability policy. This can help protect your small business if a third party (a client or customer) is injured on your business premises or as a result of your operations. Other incidents that a general liability policy may cover are property damage to a third party, and libel and copyright infringement. Below are some examples of what a general liability insurance policy would typically cover:
A BOP, or Business Owner’s Policy, commonly combines two coverages together- commercial property insurance, and general liability insurance. If you are already considering these two coverages for your business, a BOP can be a smart choice, and there may be cost savings compared to purchasing the coverages separately. Depending on which insurance carrier you choose to purchase a policy through, you may be able to add coverages such as:
Maybe your business uses vehicles to transport tools to a job site, deliver goods, or drive to different job sites in one day. If this sounds like your business, and you haven’t considered having a commercial auto policy, think again. Commercial auto policies generally have higher coverage limits than personal policies. A typical commercial auto policy may include:
The scope of the coverage you need depends on the type of driving you and your employees do, and how your vehicles are used.
If you have employees working for you, it is required by Rhode Island law to carry Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Some exemptions may apply for some agricultural and domestic service employees, and you can read some common questions here. If you own a business in Rhode Island and would like to learn more about Workers’ Compensation coverage, give our team a call, or fill out our form here.
A commercial umbrella policy can help cover damages and expenses related to third-party liability claims (for things such as property damage, medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and your defense attorneys’ fees) which exceed the limit of your underlying commercial general liability or commercial auto liability policies. Typically, in the event of a covered loss a commercial umbrella policy would pick up when the other insurance policies that you carry have reached their limit, up to the limits of the umbrella policy.
When it comes to shopping for anything, including insurance, it helps to have options. Our insurance agency works with over 100 carriers, which means more options for our clients. Connect with our local insurance agency to see what options are available for your business.
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