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For more than 40 years, we’ve helped countless companies get the right coverages, keeping their employees safe and protecting their businesses with insurance that has earned a 4.8 star claims rating from more than 18,000 satisfied customers.*
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Recommended Business Insurance Coverage for Small Businesses
Insurance needs can vary based on factors like your industry, location, number of employees and more. Many business owners start with a
Business Owner’s Policy (BOP)
and then add additional coverage as needed. These are some of the most common types of small business insurance to consider based on how your business operates.
A Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) can be the foundation of your small business insurance. It combines three essential coverages to help protect businesses from common claims. These coverages are general liability insurance, commercial property andÂ
business income insurance
.
Looking for a small business insurance policy tailored to your needs? Our BOP can be bundled with additional types of coverages to help your business save money on small business insurance. In some cases, your BOP may be eligible for a discount of up to 10% when bundled with
workers’ compensation insurance
.
How Small Businesses Can Think About Coverage
Not every small business faces the same risks, so you’ll need to get coverage that meets your needs. You may want to consider:
Professional liability insurance
if you provide a service or advice to clients
Commercial auto insurance
if you or an employee uses company-owned vehicles for work
Cyber insurance
if you store sensitive data
Commercial property insurance
if you own or rent a physical space or use tools or equipment to run your small business
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What’s the Average Cost of a Business Insurance Policy?
Business insurance costs
 vary, because every company has unique needs that are key to its success. 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:**
Coverage
Average Annual Premium
Average Monthly Premium**
Business Owner’s Policy (BOP)
$1,687
$141
General Liability Insurance (GLI)
$810
$68
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
$1,032
$86
Professional Liability Insurance (PLI)
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$744
$62
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For over 200 years, we’ve supported businesses of all sizes. With our decades of experience and knowledge, you can count on us to help you find the protection you need.
Business Insurance by State
Business insurance needs can vary by state. Learn how The Hartford can help protect your small business.
What Does Business Insurance Cover?
Business insurance helps protect business owners from unexpected losses and claims that could disrupt normal operations. Coverage can include general liability, workers’ compensation, professional liability, commercial property, commercial auto and cyber insurance.
What Types of Business Insurance Do Small Businesses Often Need?
Coverage depends on your business needs, but many business owners start with a
Business Owner’s Policy (BOP)
as it combines three essential coverages: general liability insurance, commercial property insurance and business income insurance. Additional coverage can be added based on your needs or industry requirements.
How Much Does Business Insurance Cost?
On average, The Hartford’s business customers pay about $141 per month, or $1,687 per year, in business insurance costs.** Keep in mind that your premium may vary because every company has unique needs. Business insurance costs often depend on different factors like your industry, location, claims history, number of employees and coverage needs.
How Can I Find the Right Business Insurance Coverage for My Business?
You can use The Hartford’s three-question quiz to explore coverage options that may fit your business, then get a quote to see your options.
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## Get a Quote for Business Insurance
Business insurance, also known as [commercial insurance](https://www.thehartford.com/commercial-insurance), helps protect business owners from unexpected losses. Whether you’re running a small startup or managing an established company, commercial business insurance plays a crucial role in safeguarding your assets and employees. It also provides essential protection against unexpected claims that could disrupt your operations.
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## Recommended Business Insurance Coverage for Small Businesses
Insurance needs can vary based on factors like your industry, location, number of employees and more. Many business owners start with a [Business Owner’s Policy (BOP)](https://www.thehartford.com/business-owners-policy) and then add additional coverage as needed. These are some of the most common types of small business insurance to consider based on how your business operates.
### [General Liability Insurance](https://www.thehartford.com/general-liability-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](https://www.thehartford.com/workers-compensation " 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](https://www.thehartford.com/professional-liability-insurance "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.
### [Commercial Property Insurance](https://www.thehartford.com/commercial-property-insurance " Commercial 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](https://www.thehartford.com/commercial-auto-insurance "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.
### [Cyber Insurance](https://www.thehartford.com/cyber-insurance "Cyber Insurance")
Cyber insurance provides businesses with liability coverage and helps pay the costs to prepare for and respond to cyber threats, including data privacy, network security, extortion threats, cybercrime and other critical cyber risks.
**Who it’s for:** Businesses that run a website or manage a network.
[More Coverages](https://www.thehartford.com/business-coverages)
A Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) can be the foundation of your small business insurance. It combines three essential coverages to help protect businesses from common claims. These coverages are general liability insurance, commercial property and [business income insurance](https://www.thehartford.com/business-income-insurance).
Looking for a small business insurance policy tailored to your needs? Our BOP can be bundled with additional types of coverages to help your business save money on small business insurance. In some cases, your BOP may be eligible for a discount of up to 10% when bundled with [workers’ compensation insurance](https://www.thehartford.com/workers-compensation).
### How Small Businesses Can Think About Coverage
Not every small business faces the same risks, so you’ll need to get coverage that meets your needs. You may want to consider:
- **Professional liability insurance** if you provide a service or advice to clients
- **Commercial auto insurance** if you or an employee uses company-owned vehicles for work
- **Cyber insurance** if you store sensitive data
- **Commercial property insurance** if you own or rent a physical space or use tools or equipment to run your small business
If you’re not sure what coverage you might need, answer these three simple questions in our quiz to find out.
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## What’s the Average Cost of a Business Insurance Policy?
[Business insurance costs](https://www.thehartford.com/business-insurance/how-much-business-insurance-cost) vary, because every company has unique needs that are key to its success. 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:\*\*
| Coverage | Average Annual Premium | Average Monthly Premium\*\* |
|---|---|---|
| **Business Owner’s Policy (BOP)** | \$1,687 | \$141 |
| **General Liability Insurance (GLI)** | \$810 | \$68 |
| **Workers’ Compensation Insurance** | \$1,032 | \$86 |
| **Professional Liability Insurance (PLI)2** | \$744 | \$62 |
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## Business Insurance by State
**Business insurance needs can vary by state. Learn how The Hartford can help protect your small business.**
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- [Florida](https://www.thehartford.com/business-insurance/florida)
- [New York](https://www.thehartford.com/business-insurance/new-york)
- [Pennsylvania](https://www.thehartford.com/business-insurance/pennsylvania)
- [Texas](https://www.thehartford.com/business-insurance/texas)
## Frequently Asked Questions About Business Insurance
[What Does Business Insurance Cover?](https://www.thehartford.com/business-insurance#collapse-435da2ce-febe-4eeb-b686-7ae2c73fe9bb-1)
Business insurance helps protect business owners from unexpected losses and claims that could disrupt normal operations. Coverage can include general liability, workers’ compensation, professional liability, commercial property, commercial auto and cyber insurance.
[What Types of Business Insurance Do Small Businesses Often Need?](https://www.thehartford.com/business-insurance#collapse-435da2ce-febe-4eeb-b686-7ae2c73fe9bb-2)
Coverage depends on your business needs, but many business owners start with a [Business Owner’s Policy (BOP)](https://www.thehartford.com/business-owners-policy) as it combines three essential coverages: general liability insurance, commercial property insurance and business income insurance. Additional coverage can be added based on your needs or industry requirements.
[How Much Does Business Insurance Cost?](https://www.thehartford.com/business-insurance#collapse-435da2ce-febe-4eeb-b686-7ae2c73fe9bb-3)
On average, The Hartford’s business customers pay about \$141 per month, or \$1,687 per year, in business insurance costs.\*\* Keep in mind that your premium may vary because every company has unique needs. Business insurance costs often depend on different factors like your industry, location, claims history, number of employees and coverage needs.
[How Can I Find the Right Business Insurance Coverage for My Business?](https://www.thehartford.com/business-insurance#collapse-435da2ce-febe-4eeb-b686-7ae2c73fe9bb-4)
You can use The Hartford’s three-question quiz to explore coverage options that may fit your business, then get a quote to see your options.
## Customer Reviews From Business Owners Like You

“\[They are\] always supportive and helpful. Knowledgeable and resourceful.”
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“Excellent customer service from start to finish.”
Stacy from North Carolina


“The adjuster explained the process and even went into explaining benefits of the insurance I wasn't aware of.”
Joseph from Texas


“Very easy to deal with and submit the claim. Communications were very good.”
Lawrence from Pennsylvania


“Our claims consultant … really made \[the\] process easy in what could have been a very bad time.”
David from Massachusetts


“\[It was\] easy to reach our representative. She guided me every step of the way.”
Sandy from Nevada


“\[They are\] always supportive and helpful. Knowledgeable and resourceful.”
Elisa from California


“Excellent customer service from start to finish.”
Stacy from North Carolina


“The adjuster explained the process and even went into explaining benefits of the insurance I wasn't aware of.”
Joseph from Texas


“Very easy to deal with and submit the claim. Communications were very good.”
Lawrence from Pennsylvania

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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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## Get a Quote for Business Insurance
Business insurance, also known as [commercial insurance](https://www.thehartford.com/commercial-insurance), helps protect business owners from unexpected losses. Whether you’re running a small startup or managing an established company, commercial business insurance plays a crucial role in safeguarding your assets and employees. It also provides essential protection against unexpected claims that could disrupt your operations.
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## Recommended Business Insurance Coverage for Small Businesses
Insurance needs can vary based on factors like your industry, location, number of employees and more. Many business owners start with a [Business Owner’s Policy (BOP)](https://www.thehartford.com/business-owners-policy) and then add additional coverage as needed. These are some of the most common types of small business insurance to consider based on how your business operates.
A Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) can be the foundation of your small business insurance. It combines three essential coverages to help protect businesses from common claims. These coverages are general liability insurance, commercial property and [business income insurance](https://www.thehartford.com/business-income-insurance).
Looking for a small business insurance policy tailored to your needs? Our BOP can be bundled with additional types of coverages to help your business save money on small business insurance. In some cases, your BOP may be eligible for a discount of up to 10% when bundled with [workers’ compensation insurance](https://www.thehartford.com/workers-compensation).
### How Small Businesses Can Think About Coverage
Not every small business faces the same risks, so you’ll need to get coverage that meets your needs. You may want to consider:
- **Professional liability insurance** if you provide a service or advice to clients
- **Commercial auto insurance** if you or an employee uses company-owned vehicles for work
- **Cyber insurance** if you store sensitive data
- **Commercial property insurance** if you own or rent a physical space or use tools or equipment to run your small business
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## What’s the Average Cost of a Business Insurance Policy?
[Business insurance costs](https://www.thehartford.com/business-insurance/how-much-business-insurance-cost) vary, because every company has unique needs that are key to its success. 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:\*\*
| Coverage | Average Annual Premium | Average Monthly Premium\*\* |
|---|---|---|
| **Business Owner’s Policy (BOP)** | \$1,687 | \$141 |
| **General Liability Insurance (GLI)** | \$810 | \$68 |
| **Workers’ Compensation Insurance** | \$1,032 | \$86 |
| **Professional Liability Insurance (PLI)2** | \$744 | \$62 |
## Business Insurance From The Hartford: A Trusted Experience
For over 200 years, we’ve supported businesses of all sizes. With our decades of experience and knowledge, you can count on us to help you find the protection you need.
## Business Insurance by State
**Business insurance needs can vary by state. Learn how The Hartford can help protect your small business.**
[What Does Business Insurance Cover?](https://www.thehartford.com/business-insurance#collapse-435da2ce-febe-4eeb-b686-7ae2c73fe9bb-1)
Business insurance helps protect business owners from unexpected losses and claims that could disrupt normal operations. Coverage can include general liability, workers’ compensation, professional liability, commercial property, commercial auto and cyber insurance.
[What Types of Business Insurance Do Small Businesses Often Need?](https://www.thehartford.com/business-insurance#collapse-435da2ce-febe-4eeb-b686-7ae2c73fe9bb-2)
Coverage depends on your business needs, but many business owners start with a [Business Owner’s Policy (BOP)](https://www.thehartford.com/business-owners-policy) as it combines three essential coverages: general liability insurance, commercial property insurance and business income insurance. Additional coverage can be added based on your needs or industry requirements.
[How Much Does Business Insurance Cost?](https://www.thehartford.com/business-insurance#collapse-435da2ce-febe-4eeb-b686-7ae2c73fe9bb-3)
On average, The Hartford’s business customers pay about \$141 per month, or \$1,687 per year, in business insurance costs.\*\* Keep in mind that your premium may vary because every company has unique needs. Business insurance costs often depend on different factors like your industry, location, claims history, number of employees and coverage needs.
[How Can I Find the Right Business Insurance Coverage for My Business?](https://www.thehartford.com/business-insurance#collapse-435da2ce-febe-4eeb-b686-7ae2c73fe9bb-4)
You can use The Hartford’s three-question quiz to explore coverage options that may fit your business, then get a quote to see your options.
### Read Business Claim Reviews (by product)
#### Workers' Compensation Insurance
4\.8/5 Star Claims Experience\*
4\.7/5 Star Claims Experience\*
Last Updated: April 8, 2026
\*\*\* Based on a 2025 study by Keynova.
\*\* Costs, premiums, and coverages mentioned are estimates and are not guaranteed. Actual cost, premium, and coverage are determined at the time of quote or issue and are specific to an individual risk. Premiums are based on information provided to The Hartford, including, but not limited to, underwriting and rating criteria. All examples included on this website or in an advertisement are intended for informational purposes only and are not an offer or a guarantee of premium or coverage. Coverage and products described are subject to the terms and conditions found in the policy contract. Any educational information provided about available coverages does not modify the policy language or imply that any claim is covered. Products are not available in all states or for all businesses.
2 What you pay for professional liability insurance will vary by product, limits chosen and risk class or hazard group associated with your business.
[E](https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees/) “World’s Most Ethical Companies” and “Ethisphere” names and marks are registered trademarks of Ethisphere LLC.
Additional disclosures below.
The Hartford shall not be liable for any damages in connection with the use of any information provided on this page. Please consult with your insurance agent/broker or insurance company to determine specific coverage needs as this information is intended to be educational in nature. The information contained on this page should not be construed as specific legal, HR, financial, or insurance advice and is not a guarantee of coverage. In the event of a loss or claim, coverage determinations will be subject to the policy language, and any potential claim payment will be determined following a claim investigation. Certain coverages vary by state and may not be available to all businesses. All Hartford coverages and services described on this page may be offered by one or more of the property and casualty insurance company subsidiaries of The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. listed in the [Legal Notice](https://www.thehartford.com/legal-notice). The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc., (NYSE: HIG) operates through its subsidiaries under the brand name, The Hartford, and is headquartered in Hartford, CT. For additional details, please read The Hartford’s Legal Notice. \* Customer reviews are collected and tabulated by The Hartford and not representative of all customers.
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