Kentucky state law requires all employers – whether they are running a private or a government organization – to have a workers' compensation insurance policy in force. Even if your company has only one part-time employee, you are legally obligated to provide occupational injury coverage for that worker. This policy covers medical bills for work injuries and illnesses.
All business-owned vehicles in Kentucky 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.
Kentucky’s commercial auto insurance requirements are:
This policy is important for all Kentucky businesses. It covers common risks, including customer property damage and injuries. Most commercial leases require this coverage.
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.
This policy helps Kentucky businesses survive data breaches and cyberattacks by paying for client notification costs, legal fees, and other related expenses.
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 Kentucky business.
Workers’ compensation insurance is required for Kentucky businesses that have one or more employees. It can cover medical costs for work injuries and illnesses.
This policy is required for business-owned vehicles in Kentucky. It covers injuries and property damage in an accident, along with vehicle theft, vandalism, and weather damage.
Commercial insurance can be affordable for a small Kentucky business. Factors that influence the cost include:
In Kentucky, insurance agents, agencies, and brokers are licensed by the Kentucky Department of Insurance. Insureon is licensed in Kentucky as BIN Insurance Holdings LLC (NPN 15752926) for property and casualty insurance and for surplus lines (DOI number 728102). Verify our licensure with the Kentucky Department of Insurance Agent / Agency Search: select Business Entity, DOI Number, and enter our DOI number.