{"id":173,"date":"2024-11-18T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zotinsurance.com\/blog\/?p=173"},"modified":"2024-11-15T13:46:07","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T19:46:07","slug":"faqs-about-commercial-insurance-for-small-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zotinsurance.com\/blog\/faqs-about-commercial-insurance-for-small-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs About Commercial Insurance For Small Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re a business owner looking to secure commercial insurance or want more information, below are some FAQs surrounding commercial insurance and how it works.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Is Commercial Insurance Required?<\/h2>\n<p>Since commercial insurance is so broad and has so many potential components, it&#8217;s essential to know that some parts may be required at the state level. For example, in Florida, any business with more than one employee is required to have workers&#8217; compensation insurance to protect them when they are hurt on the job.<\/p>\n<p>Also, any business that uses a vehicle for delivery or transport must carry commercial auto insurance. Outside of this, other types of commercial insurance are at your discretion and what kind of protection you need.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Do Small Businesses Need Commercial Insurance?<\/h2>\n<p>Trying to justify the cost of commercial insurance to a small business isn&#8217;t always easy. However, it is an investment you should make, as tragedy can strike at any time. If your company is sued for liability claims and the plaintiff wins, you&#8217;re responsible for reducing those expenses. Without commercial insurance, you&#8217;ll have to pay out of pocket, which can devastate a small business.<\/p>\n<h2>3. How Much Coverage Do I Need?<\/h2>\n<p>Depending on how much revenue your business makes each year and how much you plan to bring in, you&#8217;ll want to ensure you have enough insurance to cover. Your business assets should also be protected, and you can cover their value with the addition of umbrella insurance added to your commercial insurance policy, giving you full protection in court no matter what the decision may be.<\/p>\n<p>If you want more information about commercial insurance or you&#8217;re interested in getting a quote, we&#8217;re here to help. Contact us at Zot Insurance Agency today. We proudly serve customers in and around Plantation, FL.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re a business owner looking to secure commercial insurance or want more information, below are some FAQs surrounding commercial insurance and how it works. 1. Is Commercial Insurance Required? 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