Wisconsin Business Owners Package Insurance
Properly insuring your business involves a wide variety of coverages and
can mean purchasing a number of different policies. Fortunately, most small
and even medium sized Wisconsin business owners can cover themselves
by purchasing a package policy known as a Business Owner's Policy or
BOP. A BOP is known as a package policy because it combines a variety of
commonly needed coverages into one. It is similar to your homeowner's
policy which combines a comprehensive liability policy with a variety of
property coverages. Also, like a homeowner's policy, it can be customized to
broaden the coverage in areas you need.
Liability Coverage In Your BOP
The Liability Coverage in a BOP is very similar to what you will find in a
General Liability policy. Because of its package "one size fits all" nature, a
BOP is more limited in its coverage than what is available in a stand-alone
policy. Even so, the average Wisconsin small business should be able to
purchase $1 million to $2 million limits. Not all policies are created equal,
however, so be sure and read the policy and work with your agent to make
sure that any special exposures your business faces are covered. If not, the
insurance company may offer the additional coverage as an add-on to the
BOP, or you may need to purchase it separately. One example of a
coverage that is typically not included in a BOP is Professional Liability
Coverage.
Property Insurance Coverage In Your BOP
Most of the basic property insurance coverage will be included in the BOP,
including the real property, equipment, inventory, etc. You should also be
able to include Business Interruption Coverage and basic Employee
Dishonesty Coverage in your Business Owners Package. Certain business
risks may need to be purchased separately like Product Liability. In addition,
if your Wisconsin business depends on specialized equipment, like a dry
cleaner, the basic coverage in a BOP may not be sufficient.
Special BOP Programs
If you own a common, main-street type of business like a retail store or a
dry cleaner, there may be a BOP that is designed specifically with your
business in mind. Check with your trade association for insurance
recommendations. Insurance companies frequently target specific types of
business. If your business is one of their targets, you could find a package
designed with your business in mind at a very attractive rate.
Why Buy a BOP
If your Wisconsin company qualifies for a BOP - usually meaning you do
not have more than 100 employees and have gross revenues below $1
million to $2 million - there are advantages. Perhaps most importantly, by
having all of your basic coverages included in the package, there is
much less chance of there being a gap in your coverage. When you
purchase separate policies from separate companies, it is not
uncommon to find duplicate coverage in some areas and gaps in
coverage elsewhere. A BOP is a great place to start and can be the
foundation of your insurance plan. It will probably not provide you with
100% of what you need, however.
Click on the link below to fill out a quote request form for a Wisconsin
Business Owners Package insurance plan, that regardless of whether
you're a large employer or a small business, will provide exceptional long
term disability insurance coverage for your businesses most important
asset...your employees. Or you can speak with one of our Wisconsin
Business Insurance specialists at (920) 849-4534 to discuss the features.
We are your local Calumet County, Wisconsin insurance agency, offering
comprehensive business owners insurance coverage plans to businesses in the
following cities and counties: Chilton, New Holstein, Malone, Kiel, Hilbert, Forest
Junction, Potter, Reedsville, Brillion, Stockbridge, Sherwood, Hayton, Brothertown,
Marytown, Calumetville, Pipe, Johnsburg, Mt. Calvary, St. Cloud, Elkhart Lake,
Ada, Sheboygan, Cleveland, Manitowoc, Spring Valley, Osman, Plymouth, Two
Rivers, Whitelaw, Valders, St. Nazianz, Newton, Collins, Kimberly, Kaukauna,
Darboy, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Appleton, Menasha, Neehah, Menchalville,
Greenville, Holland, Little Chute, Wrightstown, Morrison, Wayside, Kellnersville,
Francis, Branch, Cooperstown, Maribel, De Pere, Bellevue, Allouez, Ashwaubenon,
Denmark, Tisch Mills, Kewaunee, Howard, Green Bay, Oneida, Luxemburg, New
Franken, Pilsen, Anston, Black Creek, Freedom, New London, Sheyboygan Falls,
Plymouth, Greenbush, Fond du Lac, Peebles, Taycheedah, Kohler, Howards Grove,
Dundee, Cascade, West Bend, North Fond du Lac, Eden, Waldo, Cedar Grove,
Hingham, Fond du Lac County, Sheboygan County, Brown County, Winnebago
County, Outagamie County, and Manitowoc County, WI.
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