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Recommended insurance policies for technology businesses in South Dakota
General liability insurance
General liability covers common risks for tech businesses in South Dakota, including customer property damage and injuries. Commercial leases often require this policy.
BEST FOR
- Customer injuries at a tech company
- Damaged customer property
- Copyright and defamation lawsuits
Errors and omissions insurance
This policy is also called professional liability insurance. It protects tech professionals against lawsuits over mistakes, missed deadlines, and oversights.
BEST FOR
- Technical errors and oversights
- Professional negligence lawsuits
- Late or incomplete work
Cyber liability insurance
This policy protects South Dakota technology businesses against data breaches and cyberattacks that affect your business or a client.
BEST FOR
- 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 South Dakota tech business.
BEST FOR
- Customer injuries
- Damaged customer property
- Damaged business property
Workers’ compensation
Workers’ compensation insurance is required for South Dakota technology businesses that have employees. It can cover medical costs for work injuries.
BEST FOR
- Employee medical expenses
- Wages lost while unable to work
- Lawsuits over employee injuries
Commercial auto insurance
This policy is required for vehicles owned by South Dakota technology businesses. It covers injuries and property damage in an accident, along with other types of damage.
BEST FOR
- 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 technology businesses in South Dakota?
State laws can affect which policies you need for your technology business. These policies are required or strongly recommended by the state.
Workers' compensation insurance
While South Dakota state law does not require technology businesses that have employees to carry workers’ compensation insurance, it is strongly recommended. This policy covers medical bills for work injuries and illnesses, and protects businesses from related lawsuits.
Commercial auto insurance
Vehicles owned by technology businesses in South Dakota must be covered by commercial auto insurance. South Dakota’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
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 business insurance cost for technology professionals?
Commercial insurance can be affordable for a small South Dakota tech company. Factors that influence the cost include:
- Your industry and risk
- Coverage limits
- Location
- Number of employees
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Our agents are experts in insurance for South Dakota technology businesses. They can help you find policies that fit your company and fulfill state requirements. TechInsurance is licensed in South Dakota by the Department of Labor's Division of Insurance as BIN Insurance Holdings LLC (NPN 15752926) for property and casualty insurance (license number 10012461). You can verify our licensure with the Sircon Corp. Verification System by selecting South Dakota, agency, and then entering our state license number.