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What are the requirements for small business insurance in Connecticut?
State laws can affect which insurance policies you need for your small business. These policies are required for Connecticut businesses.
Workers' compensation insurance
Connecticut businesses with employees are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Household employees who work fewer than 26 hours per week are an exception. All other employees, whether they’re part-time, full-time, or seasonal, must be covered under an employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. This policy covers medical bills for work injuries and illnesses.
Commercial auto insurance
All business-owned vehicles in Connecticut must be covered by commercial auto insurance. Though it's not required, personal vehicles driven for work purposes should be covered by hired and non-owned auto insurance, as personal auto policies usually exclude business use. It can be added to general liability insurance or a business owner's policy.
Connecticut’s commercial auto insurance requirements are:
- Bodily injury liability: $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident
- Property damage liability: $25,000 per accident
- Uninsured motorist coverage: $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident
Recommended insurance policies for small businesses in Connecticut
General liability insurance
This policy is important for all Connecticut businesses. It covers common risks, including customer property damage and injuries. Most commercial leases require this coverage.
BEST FOR
- Customer injuries at your business
- Damaged customer property
- Libel or slander lawsuits
Professional liability insurance
This policy, also called errors and omissions insurance, protects professionals whose work depends on their expertise. It covers client lawsuits over mistakes and missed deadlines.
BEST FOR
- Work mistakes and oversights
- Professional negligence lawsuits
- Late or incomplete work
Cyber liability insurance
This policy helps Connecticut businesses survive data breaches and cyberattacks by paying for client notification costs, legal fees, and other related expenses.
BEST FOR
- Data breach lawsuits
- Client notification expenses
- Fraud monitoring costs
Business owner’s policy
This policy bundles property insurance and general liability insurance in one plan. It's often the most cost-effective type of commercial insurance for a Connecticut business.
BEST FOR
- Customer injuries
- Damaged customer property
- Damaged business property
Workers’ compensation insurance
Workers’ compensation insurance is required for Connecticut businesses that have employees. It can cover medical costs for work injuries and illnesses.
BEST FOR
- Employee medical expenses
- Partial missed wages
- Lawsuits over employee injuries
Commercial auto insurance
This policy is required for business-owned vehicles in Connecticut. It covers injuries and property damage in an accident, along with vehicle theft, vandalism, and weather damage.
BEST FOR
- Accidents involving business-owned vehicles
- Theft of a business-owned vehicle
- Damage to a company vehicle
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How much does small business insurance cost?
Commercial insurance can be affordable for a small Connecticut business. Factors that influence the cost include:
- Your industry and risk
- Coverage limits
- Location
- Number of employees
Insureon specializes in Connecticut business insurance
In Connecticut, insurance agents, agencies, and brokers are licensed by the Connecticut Insurance Department. Insureon is licensed in Connecticut as BIN Insurance Holdings, LLC (NPN 15752926) for property and casualty insurance (license number 002352309) and for surplus lines (license number 002353831). You can verify our licensure with the Connecticut Licensing Info Center by selecting "Search by License Number" and then entering either of our Connecticut state licenses.
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