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How much does home baker insurance cost for cake and cookie makers?

The cost of home bakery insurance depends on the policies you choose, the unique risks your home bakery faces, and the value of your business property. Save on small business insurance costs by comparing quotes from different providers with Insureon.

Top business insurance policies for home-based cake and cookie bakers and their costs

Here are the top insurance policies purchased by home bakery businesses and their average monthly costs:

Our figures are sourced from the median cost of policies that home-based cake and cookie bakery owners have purchased through Insureon. The median offers a better estimate of what your business is likely to pay because it excludes outlier high and low premiums.

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Business owner’s policy

Home bakers pay an average of about $67 per month, or $802 per year, for a business owner’s policy.

A business owner's policy, or BOP, bundles general liability coverage with commercial property insurance to protect against common third-party risks and damage to your home bakery equipment, such as sheet pans and ovens. It typically costs less than purchasing each policy separately.

A BOP covers customer injuries and property damage, along with damage to your own business property. Because of its increased coverage and affordability, it’s the policy most often recommended by Insureon’s agents.

This is the average policy for home bakers who buy from Insureon:

Insurance premium: $67 per month
Policy limits: $1 million per occurrence; $2 million aggregate
Deductible: $500

Small, low-risk food businesses are often eligible for a business owner's policy.

Home bakery owners and other food service companies may see higher costs if they choose to add endorsements to their policy.

Insurance endorsements, such as business interruption insurance or equipment breakdown coverage, are often recommended to help avoid financial losses if a fire or power outage forces your business operations to cease for an extended period of time or causes food spoilage.

The cost of a business owner's policy is based on a number of factors, including the value of your property, where you are located, and the number of employees you have.

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General liability insurance

Home-based cake and cookie bakeries pay an average of $37 per month, or $446 per year, for general liability insurance (sometimes called public liability insurance).

General liability insurance covers common home bakery risks, including third-party property damage and bodily injury. For example, if you accidentally break a customer's dessert dish while preparing an order, a general liability policy would cover any resulting legal costs.

It also helps pay for legal fees if someone sues your business over copyright infringement or other advertising injuries, including defamation.

Some home bakery companies may need proof of general liability insurance to sign a commercial lease or secure a client contract.

Below is the average policy for home bakery businesses that buy from Insureon:

Premium: $37 per month
Policy limits: $1 million per occurrence; $2 million aggregate

General liability coverage often includes product liability insurance, which protects your home bakery business against claims that a product you sold or distributed caused food poisoning.

General liability insurance costs depend on factors such as the coverage limits and deductible you choose, the size of your business, your business income, the amount of foot traffic you have, and any additional insured endorsements you select.

Learn more about how your insurance premium is calculated and how to save money on your general liability coverage.

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Workers’ compensation insurance

The average cost for workers’ compensation insurance for home bakery professionals is $128 per month, or $1,541 annually.

A workers’ compensation policy covers medical bills and lost income if you or an employee gets injured or ill on the job. Businesses that have employees typically must purchase workers' comp to comply with state requirements and avoid penalties.

Workers' comp state laws vary and your specific requirements will depend on the state you live in. For example, all home bakeries are required to carry a workers' compensation policy in California if they have one or more employees. However, coverage is optional in Texas.

Most policies include employer’s liability insurance, which protects home bakery owners against lawsuits related to workplace injuries.

Since health insurance plans can deny claims for injuries related to your job, workers' compensation coverage is also recommended for sole proprietors as a financial safety net and for extra peace of mind.

The cost of workers' comp depends on several factors, primarily your number of employees and their occupational risks. You can save money on your workers' comp coverage by classifying your workers correctly and implementing a risk management plan to minimize employee injuries.

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Commercial auto insurance

Home bakery companies pay an average of $160 per month, or $1,923 per year, for commercial auto insurance.

This type of business insurance pays for property damage and medical expenses from accidents involving your company vehicles, such as your business-owned delivery vans. It can also cover vehicle theft, vandalism, and weather damage.

Most states require this type of insurance for vehicles owned by your home bakery business. For personal, rented, and leased vehicles used for work purposes, look to hired and non-owned auto insurance (HNOA) instead.

The cost of commercial car insurance depends on several factors, including the policy limits you choose, claims history, the number and value of your vehicles, and the driving records of anyone permitted to drive. Learn how insurers calculate your premium and how to save money on commercial auto coverage.

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Cyber insurance

Small businesses pay an average of $145 per month, or $1,740 annually, for cyber insurance. You might also see this policy called cyber liability insurance or cybersecurity insurance.

Cyber insurance helps home-based cake and cookie bakeries recover financially after a data breach or cyberattack. It can help pay for customer notification costs, fraud monitoring services, and other costs necessitated by state data breach laws.

The cost of cyber insurance depends on the amount of personal information handled by your home bakery, such as customer credit card numbers, along with the number of employees who can access that information.

How are home bakery insurance costs calculated?

Home bakery insurance coverage costs are determined by several factors. While underwriting your policy, insurance companies will consider the following:

  • Products and services offered (e.g., donuts, baked goods and wedding cakes)
  • Business property and equipment, such as ovens
  • Location
  • Business revenue
  • Business operations
  • Types of insurance purchased
  • Policy limits and deductibles

How do I get affordable home-based bakery insurance?

Insureon can help home-based cake and cookie bakers, commercial bakeriescoffee shops and cafes, and other food businesses find affordable insurance coverage, whether you work independently or hire employees.

To get started, all you need is your business information on hand. Our insurance application will ask for basic facts about your business, such as revenue and number of employees. Then, you can buy a policy online with Insureon in three easy steps:

  1. Fill out a free online application with details about your business.
  2. Compare custom quotes from top-rated U.S. insurance companies.
  3. Select a policy and pay the premium to begin coverage.

Our licensed insurance agents are available to answer questions about your home bakery insurance costs, state insurance requirements, and the best types of coverage for your specific needs.

Once you've bought the home bakery insurance policies you need, you can download a certificate of insurance for proof of coverage. Most small business owners can get insured within 24 hours of applying for quotes.

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Updated: November 25, 2024

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