09/14/2026
Buying a business? Don’t leave the insurance until the week of closing. 😬
You found the business.
Negotiated the price.
Reviewed the financials.
Signed approximately 847 documents. 😂
Then someone asks:
“Is the insurance in place?”
That question can be more complicated than it sounds.
Depending on the type of business, you may need:
🏢 General Liability — for certain third-party bodily injury and property damage claims
🔑 Commercial Property — for the building, contents, equipment or inventory
👷 Workers’ Compensation — if you have employees
🚗 Commercial Auto — if vehicles are used in the business
💻 Cyber Liability — for certain cyber incidents and data breaches
📋 Professional Liability / E&O — if the business provides professional services or advice
☂️ Umbrella / Excess Liability — for additional liability limits
And when a loan is involved, the lender may have its own insurance requirements that must be satisfied before closing.
That’s why the goal shouldn’t be to simply find “a business insurance policy.”
The coverage should fit the business you’re actually buying — and the requirements of the transaction.
Buying a business, selling one, or reviewing the insurance on a business you already own?
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