Business Insurance for Candle Makers and Sellers

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Why do candle makers need insurance?

If wax melts and stains a vintage table, a customer could blame your shop. Safeguard your livelihood with affordable insurance that covers lawsuits, theft of inventory, and other incidents.

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Find affordable coverage

With Insureon, candle makers can compare free quotes from top-rated insurance companies.

A licensed insurance agent will review your quotes and help you find affordable policies that match your risks. Fill out our easy online application to get started.

What types of business insurance do candle makers need?

These insurance policies cover the most common risks of candle making.
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Business owner's policy

A business owner's policy, or BOP, is a cost-effective way for small business owners to buy general liability coverage and commercial property insurance together.

BEST FOR
  • Customer bodily injuries
  • Candle inventory damage or theft
  • Business interruption insurance
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General liability insurance

A general liability policy covers third-party injury and property risks, such as a customer who falls ill because of a sensitivity to an essential oil in a candle, or a fire started by your product.

BEST FOR
  • Customer injuries
  • Damaged customer property
  • Product liability insurance
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Workers’ compensation insurance

Most states require workers' comp for candle making businesses that have employees. It also protects sole proprietors from work injury costs that health insurance might deny.

BEST FOR
  • Employee medical expenses
  • Disability benefits
  • Employee injury lawsuits
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Cyber liability insurance

This policy helps candle makers survive data breaches and cyberattacks. It's recommended for any shop that handles credit card numbers or other sensitive information.

BEST FOR
  • Customer notification expenses
  • Fraud monitoring services
  • Cyberextortion demands
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Commercial umbrella insurance

Commercial umbrella insurance boosts coverage on your candle shop's general liability, employer’s liability, and commercial auto insurance once the policy limit is reached.

BEST FOR
  • Customer injury lawsuits
  • Customer property damage lawsuits
  • Employee injury lawsuits
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Commercial auto insurance

Commercial auto insurance covers the cost of accidents involving a candle maker's truck or other vehicle. Most states require this coverage for vehicles owned by a business.

BEST FOR
  • Delivery van accidents
  • Vehicle theft and vandalism
  • Vehicle weather damage
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How much does candle maker insurance cost?

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A small candle making business with just a few crafters will pay less for insurance than a large store.

Factors that affect premiums include:

  • Types of products offered
  • Business property and equipment
  • Candle sales revenue
  • Types of insurance purchased
  • Policy limits and deductibles
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How do I get candle making insurance?

It's easy to get candle making business insurance if you have your company information on hand. Our insurance application will ask for basic facts about your candle business, such as whether you sell at craft shows and fairs, Etsy, or farmers' markets. You can buy a policy online and get a certificate of insurance with Insureon in three easy steps:

  1. Complete a free online application
  2. Compare insurance quotes and choose policies
  3. Pay for your policy and download a certificate

Insureon's licensed agents work with top-rated U.S. insurers to find coverage that matches your candle business needs – from product liability insurance to workers' compensation, whether you work independently or hire employees.

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