Huntsville, AL Business Insurance

There are nearly 389,000 businesses operating in Alabama, with nearly 17,000 in the city of Huntsville. This city's economy is driven by aerospace and military technology, with several research parks and military installations in or near the city. Whatever type of business you own in Huntsville, you face the risk of property damage and lawsuits that can devastate your finances. 

Whether you have to rebuild after a storm or defend yourself from a serious lawsuit, you need business insurance to help you protect your assets. An independent insurance agent is the best place to turn to understand the unique risks you face. Independent agents can help you review policy options from multiple insurance companies so you can make an informed and affordable choice.  

Liability Insurance for Small Businesses in Huntsville, AL

If you were sued for some kind of negligence, would you have the funds on hand to pay for the injured party’s medical expenses or property damage? Would you be able to pay for an attorney and all of the costs related to mounting a defense? Commercial general liability (CGL) insurance offers protection from many types of negligence claims, from simple trips and falls on your premises to major product liability cases. It covers your legal costs, medical expenses and other damages for the injured party, and any settlements or judgments that you are required to pay.

You might need additional liability coverage as well because while CGL policies offer broad protection, they don’t cover everything. Ask your independent agent if you have any gaps in your coverage. They may suggest coverage such as:

• Employment practices liability insurance: Covers your business against accusations of illegal business practices such as discrimination and wrongful termination.
• Professional liability insurance: Covers individuals in professional positions if errors in judgment or other professional mistakes cause third-party damage.

Cyber Liability Insurance for Huntsville Businesses

You don’t need to be a high-tech company to be susceptible to a damaging data breach. Any business, of any size, that has valuable or sensitive data that is stored electronically can become a victim of some type of cyber threat. 

• Number of identity theft complaints in Alabama per year: 3,770
• Ranked 22nd highest for identity theft complaints in the US
• Only 22% of businesses have a cyber/data breach response plan

Cyber liability is a range of potential liability exposures that can occur as a result of using, storing, or transferring data electronically for business purposes. If you fail to protect personal or corporate information that is stored on your business computers, networks, smartphones, laptops and even paper files, your system and all kinds of sensitive data can be compromised.

Cyber liability insurance typically pays for your legal defense, financial damages to injured parties, and even PR and other related expenses if you are faced with some type of data breach or cyber incident. A local independent agent can help you assess your risks and decide if this type of coverage is right for your Huntsville business. 

Property Insurance for Small Businesses in Huntsville, AL

Huntsville is no stranger to severe weather and other threats to your commercial property. That’s why you need commercial property insurance. It covers your physical assets (buildings and office space, merchandise, inventory, tools, machinery, computers, office furnishings, and more) when physical damage occurs due to fires, severe weather, theft, vandalism, and so on. 

• Number of federally declared disasters in Alabama since 1953: 82
• Most common reasons for declared disasters in Alabama: Severe Storms and Hurricanes

While commercial property insurance covers most of your business property, you might still require some special policies or endorsements. Talk to your independent insurance agent to make sure you have all of the coverage you need. 

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Business Interruption Insurance for Huntsville Businesses

Business interruption insurance can mean the difference between recovering after a disaster and closing your doors for good after sustaining serious damage to your commercial property. It is typically part of your commercial property insurance or business owners policy, and pays for certain ongoing expenses (employee salaries, rent, relocation expenses) and lost income after a covered event. An independent insurance agent can help you assess your risks and help you get the coverage you need. 

Workers’ Compensation Insurance for Huntsville, AL Businesses

Workers’ compensation insurance is more than just an expense for your business. It is an affordable way to protect your business and your employees from the costs of work-related injuries. Your employees receive the peace of mind of knowing that they can recover from an injury without the additional emotional and financial stress of fighting their employer for help with medical bills and lost wages. And you can reduce the likelihood that an injured employee will sue you for damages. 

The best way to reduce the number of workers’ compensation claims for your business is to provide a safe and healthy workplace. But when an accident happens, workers’ compensation insurance is invaluable. Most businesses in Alabama are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance.  For example, all employers in the construction industry with one or more employees must purchase Alabama workers’ compensation insurance. There are some exceptions:

• Employers with less than five employees. 
• Sole proprietors and partners are not required to be covered but can elect to cover themselves.
• Coverage is not required for domestic employees, farm laborers, casual employees, and municipalities having a population of less than 2,000. 

Your independent insurance agent can help you learn more about the workers’ compensation laws in Alabama and find a policy that fits your needs. 

Employee Benefits for Small Businesses in Huntsville

Employee benefits are an important component of your comprehensive business insurance plan—and one of the most complex and expensive. 

• Average amount spent per year on healthcare coverage by Alabama businesses: $639,311
• Ranked 21st for highest medical insurance costs in the US
• Average annual cost of health care in Alabama: $5,754/person or $13,477/family

From health and life insurance to vacation time and wellness programs, employee benefits play a major role in employee satisfaction, retention, and loyalty. As you design your employee benefits plan, remember that many of the most successful employee benefits packages revolve around choice, flexibility, and customization. An independent insurance agent in your area can help walk you through all of your options and choose the best ones for your workforce and your budget. 

Why Work with an Independent Agent? 

There are a wide variety of insurance products and options available to Huntsville business owners. The best way to be sure you are getting the appropriate coverage for all of the risks you face is to work with a helpful and knowledgeable independent insurance agent. Get started by contacting an agent in or near Huntsville today.