{"id":3016,"date":"2021-09-01T13:09:30","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T17:09:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/?p=3016"},"modified":"2021-09-01T13:09:31","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T17:09:31","slug":"top-tips-to-compare-business-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/blog\/top-tips-to-compare-business-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Tips to Compare Business Insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you run a business, you need insurance to protect you from\na devastating financial loss. Not all business insurance policies are the same.\nHere are some things you need to consider so you get the right coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Figure out Which Types of Coverage You Need and How Much<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A business insurance policy should cover liability and\nproperty damage, but you may need other forms of coverage, such as auto, cyber\nliability, workers\u2019 compensation, and errors and omissions. The type of\nbusiness you run will determine which forms of coverage are appropriate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also have to figure out the amounts of coverage\nyou need. That will depend on specific risks associated with your business and\npotential losses your company could face. Insurance policies will include a\nper-occurrence limit (the amount an insurer will pay for one claim), as well as\nan aggregate limit (the total amount a policy will pay for one or more claims filed\nin one policy period).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose the Right Deductible<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your business suffers a loss and you file a claim,\nyou\u2019ll have to pay a deductible before the insurer will pay bills related to\nthe claim. Think carefully about the deductible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Selecting a low deductible will generally cost you more in\npremiums than you will pay if you choose a larger deductible. If you select a\nhigh deductible, make sure that it\u2019s an amount you\u2019ll be able to afford. If you\nhave to file a claim but you can\u2019t pay the deductible, your insurance policy\nwon\u2019t do you any good because your coverage will only kick in after you\u2019ve met\nthe deductible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compare Policies and Rates <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When looking for any type of insurance coverage, it\u2019s a\ngood idea to shop around and compare rates from several companies. You may\ndiscover that premiums for the same coverage vary widely from one insurer to\nanother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that business insurance policies are\nnot all structured the same way. Some insurers include certain types of\ncoverage in all their policies, while others offer them, but you\u2019ll have to add\nthem on for an extra premium. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you compare policies, make sure that each quote you\nlook at includes the same types of coverage, the same limits, and the same\ndeductibles. That will allow you to make an apples-to-apples comparison and\nfigure out which company offers you the coverage you need at the most\naffordable price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Help from an Experienced Local Agent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Petruzelo Insurance in Wallingford, Connecticut, can help\nyou find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/business-insurance.php\">business insurance<\/a>\nthat fits your needs and budget. We\u2019ll work to understand your company so you can\nget the right types and amounts of coverage. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petruzelo.com\/contact-us.php\">Contact us<\/a> today to\ncompare business insurance quotes from several top companies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you run a business, you need insurance to protect you from a devastating financial loss. Not all business insurance policies are the same. Here are some things you need to consider so you get the right coverage. 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