Businessowners Insurance
Whether you’re a “solopreneur” or lead a team of hundreds, your company needs protection from the risks of business ownership.
Coverage Highlights
If you can’t operate your business because your property or equipment is damaged, we’ll help cover your costs, up to the actual amount of lost income.
Not every business owner also owns their building. If you rent your shop and it is damaged, up to $50,000 of costs are covered.
This coverage pays your business back if you must defend against a lawsuit connected to a worker’s employment. This has a limit of $10,000.
Coverage specifically for the tools and machines you need in your business is included with the policy.
Related Coverages
Cyber Liability
Coverage for when secure passwords and internet-based protection isn’t enough.
Business Umbrella
Additional coverage when you need to go above and beyond your regular policy.
Workers' Compensation
Protect yourself and your staff if there's an injury or disability on the job.
Other Features Include…
Additional Coverages
- Accounts Receivable: $10,000 on premises, $5,000 off premises
- Basic Liability: $300,000 (higher limits available)
- Buildings and Personal Property: Replacement cost
- Contractual Liability
- Medical Payments: $5,000 per person
- Money and Securities: $10,000 on premises, $2,000 off premises
- Valuable Papers: $10,000 on premises, $5,000 off premises
Optional Coverages
- Business Computer
- Employee Benefits
- Employee Dishonesty
Preferred Risks
These types of business offer especially competitive rates and special enhancement endorsements.
- Auto parts stores
- Baked goods and bakeries
- Coffee, tea, and spice shops
- Copying and duplicating services
- Dairies (ice cream and yogurt shops)
- Delicatessens
- Floor covering stores
- Florists
- Funeral homes
- Gift shops
- Mini-Warehouses
- Monument dealers
- Pizzerias (no delivery)
- Print shops
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Natural Disaster Business Protection
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Spreading The Word About Your Business (video)
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Hastings Mutual Insurance Company
404 E. Woodlawn Ave.
Hastings, MI 49058
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (EST)
(800) 442-8277
