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Business Insurance for Wabash Valley Owners

A single uninsured loss can close a small business. We build commercial coverage around how your business actually operates — the building, the equipment, the people, and the liability that comes with serving the public.

The Details

What Business Insurance Covers

Every carrier's policy wording differs a little. This is how business coverage typically works, and where people most often get surprised at claim time.

Typically covered

The core protections in most policies.

  • Commercial propertyYour building, inventory, equipment, furniture, and improvements against fire, theft, wind, and vandalism.
  • General liabilityCustomer injuries on your premises and damage you cause to someone else's property, plus legal defense. Often required by leases and contracts.
  • Business owner's policy (BOP)Packages property and liability together at a lower cost for many small businesses, often with business interruption included.
  • Business interruptionReplaces lost income and ongoing expenses like payroll and rent while you are closed after a covered loss.
  • Workers' compensationMedical bills and lost wages for employees hurt on the job. Indiana generally requires it once you have employees.
  • Commercial auto and equipmentVehicles titled to the business, plus tools and equipment that move between job sites.

Usually not covered

The gaps worth asking about before you need them.

  • Professional mistakesGeneral liability does not cover errors in advice or services. That requires professional liability (E&O).
  • Employee injuries under general liabilityInjuries to your own employees belong under workers' compensation, not general liability.
  • Personal vehicles used for workA personal auto policy may not respond if a vehicle is used primarily for business.
  • Flood and cyber eventsBoth are typically excluded from standard property and liability forms and need their own coverage.
How It Works

Getting a Business Quote From Us

Tell us what you have

A short call or the quote form. Have your current declarations page handy if you already carry coverage.

We shop the carriers

As an independent agency we quote it with several companies, not just one, and compare the actual coverage, not only the premium.

You choose, we stay with you

We walk you through the options, set it up, and handle renewals, changes, and claims help from our office on South 7th Street.

Local Perspective

Business Coverage in the Wabash Valley

From the historic storefronts on Wabash Avenue to shops and contractors across Vigo and Clay counties, older commercial buildings are expensive to rebuild with period detail. We make sure your valuation reflects that before a loss, not after.

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Common Questions

Business Insurance FAQ

What insurance does a small business need in Indiana?
Most need general liability and commercial property at minimum, often combined in a business owner's policy. If you have employees, Indiana generally requires workers' compensation. Vehicles titled to the business need commercial auto.
Is workers' comp required in Indiana?
Indiana generally requires employers to carry workers' compensation once they have employees, including part-time workers. There are limited exceptions, so it is worth a quick conversation about your situation.
What is a certificate of insurance?
A one-page document proving your coverage, often requested by landlords, general contractors, and event organizers. We can issue certificates quickly and add additional insureds when a contract requires it.
Does my home business need commercial coverage?
Usually, yes. Homeowners policies typically exclude or sharply limit business property and business liability. An in-home business endorsement or a small business policy closes that gap.

Get a Business Insurance Quote

Call us or send a message. No obligation, no pressure — just a licensed Indiana agent comparing your options across multiple carriers.