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Recommended insurance policies for small businesses in Louisiana
General liability insurance
This policy is important for all Louisiana businesses. It covers common risks, including customer injuries. Most commercial leases require this business liability insurance.
BEST FOR
- Customer bodily injuries
- Damaged customer property
- Libel and other advertising injuries
Professional liability insurance
This policy, also called errors and omissions insurance (E&O), 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 covers financial losses from data breaches and cyberattacks. It's recommended for Louisiana businesses that handle credit cards and other sensitive data.
BEST FOR
- Data breach lawsuits
- Client notification expenses
- Fraud monitoring costs
Business owner’s policy
A BOP bundles commercial property insurance and general liability coverage in one plan. It's often the most cost-effective type of commercial insurance for a Louisiana business.
BEST FOR
- Customer injuries
- Damaged customer property
- Damaged business property
Workers’ compensation insurance
Workers’ comp insurance is required for all Louisiana 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
- Legal fees from employee injuries
Commercial auto insurance
This policy is required for business-owned vehicles in Louisiana. It covers injuries and property damage in an accident, along with vehicle theft, vandalism, and weather damage.
BEST FOR
- Accidents involving business vehicles
- Theft of a business vehicle
- Damage to a company vehicle
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Louisiana business insurance requirements
State laws affect which business insurance policies you need. These policies are required everywhere in Louisiana, from Baton Rouge to New Orleans.
Workers' compensation insurance
The state of Louisiana requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance or gain approval for self-insurance. Any employee who is full- or part-time, including seasonal staff and minors, must be covered.
Workers' comp covers medical costs for work injuries and illnesses. It also provides disability benefits to injured Louisiana workers.
Commercial auto insurance
All business-owned vehicles in Louisiana must be covered by commercial auto insurance. This policy costs the cost of work vehicle accidents.
Louisiana's minimum requirements for auto liability insurance are:
- $15,000 bodily injury liability per person
- $30,000 bodily injury liability per accident
- $25,000 property damage liability
Trucking companies may need additional coverage to comply with regulations.
Though it's not required, personal vehicles driven for work purposes should be covered by hired and non-owned auto insurance (HNOA), as personal auto policies usually exclude business use. It can be added to general liability insurance or a business owner's policy (BOP).
How much does small business insurance cost?
Commercial insurance can be affordable for Louisiana small business owners. Factors that influence the cost include:
- Type of business and its location
- Business operations
- The number of employees
- Types of insurance coverage
- Policy limits and other options
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