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What are the requirements for small business insurance in Washington?
State laws can affect which insurance policies you need for your small business. These policies are required for Washington businesses.
Workers' compensation insurance
With a few exceptions, Washington state law requires workers’ compensation insurance for every full-time and part-time employee of a business. Washington is a monopolistic state, which means coverage must be purchased through the state fund. This policy covers medical bills for work injuries and illnesses and can include coverage for additional expenses.
Commercial auto insurance
All business-owned vehicles in Washington must be covered by commercial auto insurance. Washington requires a minimum of $25,000 bodily injury liability per person, $50,000 bodily injury liability per accident, and $10,000 property damage liability per accident.
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.
Recommended insurance policies for small businesses in Washington
General liability insurance
This policy is important for all Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington business.
BEST FOR
- Customer injuries
- Damaged customer property
- Damaged business property
Workers’ compensation insurance
Workers’ compensation insurance is required for all employees in Washington, with some exceptions. 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 Washington. 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 Washington business. Factors that influence the cost include:
- Your industry and risk
- Coverage limits
- Location
- Number of employees
Insureon specializes in Washington business insurance
In Washington, Insureon is licensed as BIN Insurance Holdings LLC (NPN 15752926) for property and casualty insurance and for surplus lines (license number 762324). Verify our licensure with the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner by selecting the "Agency Search" tab and then entering our license number.
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