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Small Business Insurance in Wisconsin

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Recommended insurance policies for small businesses in Wisconsin

General liability insurance

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General liability covers common risks for small businesses in Wisconsin, including customer property damage and injuries. Commercial leases often require this policy.

BEST FOR
  • Customer injuries at your company
  • Damaged customer property
  • Copyright and defamation lawsuits

Errors and omissions insurance

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This policy is also called professional liability insurance. It protects professionals against lawsuits over mistakes, missed deadlines, and oversights.

BEST FOR
  • Work errors and oversights
  • Professional negligence lawsuits
  • Late or incomplete work

Cyber liability insurance

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This policy protects Wisconsin small 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

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This policy bundles property insurance and general liability insurance. It's often the most cost-effective type of commercial insurance for a Wisconsin small business.

BEST FOR
  • Customer injuries
  • Damaged customer property
  • Damaged business property

Workers’ compensation

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Workers’ compensation insurance is required for all Wisconsin small businesses with one or more 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

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This policy is required for vehicles owned by Wisconsin small businesses. It covers injuries and property damage in an accident, along with other types of damage.

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  • 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 Wisconsin?

State laws can affect which policies you need for your small business. These policies are required for Wisconsin businesses.
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Workers' compensation insurance

Wisconsin state law requires all businesses with three or more employees, full-time or part-time, to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This policy covers medical bills for work injuries and illnesses.

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Commercial auto insurance

Vehicles owned by small businesses in Wisconsin must be covered by commercial auto insurance.

Wisconsin’s commercial auto insurance requirements are:

  • Bodily injury liability: $25,000 per person / $50,000 per accident
  • Property damage liability: $10,000 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 small business insurance cost?

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Commercial insurance can be affordable for a small Wisconsin company. Factors that influence the cost include:

  • Your industry and risk
  • Coverage limits
  • Location
  • Number of employees
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