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If you have a business in the United States, you have likely already come across the two insurances we are talking about today: General Liability and Workers Compensation. What are they for? Is it necessary to have both? How do you know which ones your company needs?
Understand how each insurance works, how they help protect your company and its employees, and most importantly, the advantages of combining the two.
Also known as liability insurance, General Liability protects your company’s financial health. Insurance will help cover costs when your company is held legally responsible for an incident.
However, this policy does not cover employee injuries. Instead, General Liability covers damages to third parties (non-employees), including:
If you are sued for one of these issues, the insurance will pay for your legal defense and any court settlements or judgments – up to the policy liability limit.
Workers Compensation is business insurance that financially compensates employees who have suffered work-related injuries or illness. Most states require employers to take out this coverage if they have at least one employee. Laws vary depending on your industry and the state where you live. This policy covers:
If you do not have employees, this coverage can still be used to cover any accidents that happen to you while you are in action for your company.
We have already seen that the two insurances protect your operations from costs arising from accidents that may happen to your employees or persons involved in the service and from damage to the property of third parties, but what are the main differences?
For a solid business with minimized risks, it is ideal to have both coverages, as one policy protects you from claims when third parties are injured on your property or while performing a service and the other helps your company comply with the law and protect their employees, who are their greatest assets.
General Liability coverage can be part of a commercial insurance package, such as BOP, which also includes commercial property insurance, business interruption insurance, and other coverages tailored to your operations. Buying liability coverage, along with other coverages, in a commercial package will increase your security and help you save on total fees.
A Workers Compensation policy is done separately since it can be purchased for specific periods and for different people. The cost depends on your industry, state and previous workers’ compensation claims.
If you work in a quieter industry like accounting or marketing, your business will be seen as less risky than someone working in construction or motorcycle delivery. Insurance rates are always proportionate to the risks.
BRZ will simulate for you the best quotes on the market at the time of your request. As we’ve said before: for us, the best deal is not the biggest profit, but the most adequate coverage with payments that you can afford. There are no magic tricks, fine print or hidden charges!
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