Small Business Insurance in Michigan
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General liability insurance
General liability covers common risks for small businesses in Michigan, including customer property damage and injuries. Commercial leases often require this policy.
- Customer injuries at your company
- Damaged customer property
- Copyright and defamation lawsuits
Errors and omissions insurance
This policy is also called professional liability insurance. It protects small professionals against lawsuits over mistakes, missed deadlines, and oversights.
- Work errors and oversights
- Professional negligence lawsuits
- Late or incomplete work
Cyber liability insurance
This policy protects Michigan small businesses against data breaches and cyberattacks that affect your business or a client.
- Data breach lawsuits
- Client notification expenses
- Fraud monitoring costs
Business owner's policy
This policy bundles property insurance and general liability insurance. It's often the most cost-effective type of commercial insurance for a Michigan small business.
- Customer injuries
- Damaged customer property
- Damaged business property
Workers' compensation
Workers’ comp is required for Michigan small companies that have one or more full-time employees, or three part-time employees. It covers medical costs for work injuries.
- Employee medical expenses
- Wages lost while unable to work
- Lawsuits over employee injuries
Commercial auto insurance
This policy is required for vehicles owned by Michigan small businesses. It covers injuries and property damage in an accident, along with other types of damage.
- Accidents involving business-owned vehicles
- Theft of a business-owned vehicle
- Damage to a company vehicle
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What are the insurance requirements for small businesses in Michigan?
Workers' compensation insurance
Michigan state law requires private employers with one or more full-time employees, or three or more employees of any status, to carry workers’ compensation insurance. All public employers must carry this coverage.
Workers' comp insurance covers medical costs for work-related injuries and illnesses. It also provides disability benefits for injured Michigan workers.
Commercial auto insurance
Vehicles owned by small businesses in Michigan must be covered by commercial auto insurance.
Michigan requires both bodily injury coverage and personal injury protection (PIP):
- $50,000 bodily injury liability per person
- $100,000 bodily injury liability per accident
- $10,000 for property damage in another state
- $250,000 personal injury protection (or less for individuals enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid)
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.
How much does small business insurance cost?
Commercial insurance can be affordable for a small Michigan company. Factors that influence the cost include:
- Your industry and risk
- Coverage limits
- Location
- Number of employees
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