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Janitorial insurance can help cover expenses if you lose a client’s keys, if one of your employees is injured, or if client property is damaged during a cleaning.
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What types of insurance do janitors need?
These policies provide coverage for common risks faced by janitorial businesses and commercial cleaning companies.
General liability insurance
This policy protects janitorial businesses against basic risks, such as client injuries or property damage during cleaning. Add lost key coverage for more complete protection.
BEST FOR
- Slip-and-fall injuries
- Accidental property damage
- Libel and slander lawsuits
Workers’ compensation insurance
Workers’ compensation insurance is required in almost every state for janitorial businesses that have employees. It can cover medical bills for work injuries and illnesses.
BEST FOR
- Employee medical costs
- Partial lost wages
- Lawsuits over employee injuries
Commercial auto insurance
This policy covers injuries and property damage in accidents involving a janitorial company's vehicle. It also covers vehicle theft, vandalism, and weather damage.
BEST FOR
- Physical damage and collision coverage
- Injuries caused to another person
- Theft and repairs due to vandalism or weather
Business owner's policy
A business owner's policy (BOP) is a cost-effective way for a small janitorial company to purchase general liability insurance and commercial property insurance together.
BEST FOR
- Slip-and-fall injuries
- Damaged client property
- Damaged cleaning equipment
Commercial umbrella insurance
Commercial umbrella insurance boosts the policy limits on a janitorial business's general liability, commercial auto, and employer's liability insurance.
BEST FOR
- Customer injury lawsuits
- Legal bills from auto accidents
- Lawsuits over employee injuries
Janitorial bonds
Janitorial bonds are a type of surety bond that protect your clients from financial loss. They can provide reimbursement if a janitor steals money or property from a client.
BEST FOR
- Client accusations of theft
- Theft of money
- Stolen property
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Why do janitors need insurance?
Janitorial businesses face multiple risks. An employee could suffer a back injury while loading a van, a client could slip on a freshly mopped floor, or an employee could steal money from a client’s office. Janitorial insurance can cover these and other liability issues.
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How much does insurance cost for janitorial services?
Several factors will have an impact on insurance costs, including:
- Value of your cleaning equipment and property
- Number of vehicles
- Revenue
- Location
- Number of employees
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