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Commercial Insurance Solutions

Protect your business with the right insurance

Safeguarding your business matters—and commercial insurance offers a range of solutions designed to protect what’s most important to you. Whether you’re running a mid-sized company or managing a larger enterprise, understanding your insurance options empowers you to make confident, informed decisions for your future.

Every business is unique. That’s why insurance providers offer tailored coverage to address the specific risks your industry faces. By customizing your policy, you can enjoy comprehensive protection that fits the unique nature of your business—so you’re ready for whatever comes next.


Protect your business with confidence

Choosing appropriate commercial insurance is essential for sustaining and growing your business. By familiarizing yourself with available options and partnering with brokers and trusted insurance carriers, you ensure your assets are well-protected so you can devote your energy to your business’s continued success.


Business insurance coverages offered by Zurich

Explore the different types of commercial insurance and how each can support your business.



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FAQs

A commercial insurance carrier is a company that issues insurance policies specifically designed for businesses. These providers assess risks and create tailored policies to help protect organizations from financial setbacks, such as property damage, liability claims, worker injuries, or cyber threats. By underwriting and managing these policies, commercial insurance carriers enable businesses to recover quickly and continue operations even after unexpected events. Selecting a reliable carrier is key to ensuring your business receives strong protection, as a reputable company offers financial stability, dependable claims service, and coverage that fits your unique needs. Working with the right carrier helps safeguard your assets, employees, and overall business future.

Business insurance is designed to protect companies from a wide range of risks and unexpected events. Here’s what is typically covered:

  • Property Damage: Coverage for damage or loss to buildings, equipment, inventory, and other physical assets caused by fire, theft, vandalism, or natural disasters.
  • Liability Claims: Protection against claims of bodily injury, property damage, or personal injury that occur as a result of your business operations, products, or services.
  • Employee Injuries: Workers’ compensation insurance covers medical expenses and lost wages if employees are injured or become ill due to their job.
  • Professional Mistakes: Professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance covers claims of negligence or mistakes in the services your business provides.
  • Vehicle Accidents: Commercial auto insurance covers vehicles owned or used by your business, including liability and physical damage from accidents.
  • Cyber Threats: Cyber insurance helps protect against losses from data breaches, cyber-attacks, and other technology-related risks.
  • Business Interruptions: Coverage for lost income and operating expenses if your business is forced to close temporarily due to a covered event.

Business insurance helps safeguard your company’s finances, reputation, and future by providing targeted protection for your assets, employees, and day-to-day operations.

Commercial insurance offers a range of policies designed to protect businesses from unexpected risks and financial setbacks. Here are some common examples:

  • General Liability Insurance: Covers claims of bodily injury, property damage, or personal injury that occur on your business premises or as a result of your operations.
  • Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Insurance: Protects against claims of negligence or mistakes in the professional services your business provides.
  • Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Provides coverage for employees who are injured or become ill due to their job, including medical expenses and lost wages.
  • Commercial Auto Insurance: Covers vehicles owned or used by your business, including liability and physical damage.
  • Commercial Property Insurance: Safeguards your business buildings, equipment, and inventory against damage or loss from events like fire, theft, or natural disasters.
  • Cyber Insurance: Helps protect against losses from data breaches, cyber-attacks, and other technology-related risks.

Each of these policies offers targeted protection for different aspects of your business, helping you manage risks, recover from setbacks, and maintain financial stability.

Insurance carriers are companies that design, underwrite, and issue insurance policies, taking on the financial risk and responsibility for paying out claims when covered losses occur. In contrast, brokers serve as intermediaries, helping businesses identify and compare policies from multiple carriers to find the most suitable coverage for their needs. While carriers provide the actual insurance protection, brokers work on behalf of clients by offering expert advice, navigating options, and assisting with the application process. Together, carriers and brokers play distinct but complementary roles in ensuring businesses receive tailored insurance solutions and strong support throughout the coverage journey.

The types of insurance a business needs depend on its size, industry, and unique risks. However, most businesses benefit from having the following core coverage:

  • General Liability Insurance: Protects against claims of bodily injury, property damage, or personal injury that could occur during business operations.
  • Commercial Property Insurance: Covers damage or loss to business property, including buildings, equipment, and inventory.
  • Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Required in most places if you have employees; covers work-related injuries and illnesses, including medical expenses and lost wages.
  • Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Insurance: Important for service-based businesses; protects against claims of negligence or mistakes in professional services.
  • Commercial Auto Insurance: Necessary if your business owns or uses vehicles for work; covers liability and physical damage.
  • Cyber Insurance: Increasingly essential for businesses that handle sensitive data; protects against data breaches and cyber-attacks.

Having the right insurance helps protect your company from unexpected financial setbacks, keeps your operations running smoothly, and ensures your employees and assets are well cared for.