Does your Homeowner Policy cover your Home-Based Business?

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What you consider a business ... may be seen differently

Peggy Claytor

What is considered a business? What you consider a business and what your insurance provider considers a business may be seen differently. Hmm, never thought about that?

So ask yourself "Am I making a profit from my service?".. Chances are it is a business. Do you have clients coming to your home? Do you keep records of your service at home? Do you care for children or adults in your home for a fee? Do you work on your friends vehicles in your garage for a fee? Do I bake and sell goods from my home? If you answer yes to any of these questions , you may want to talk to your insurance agent.

Here are just a few home-based business that may require a business policy or at the least an endorsement to your homeowner policy:

  • Accountants and tax preparers
  • Web design firms
  • Photographers
  • Online goods sales
  • Caterers and food sales
  • Caregivers/babysitters

A business policy may be required for the protection you need.

Business Insurance Home Based Business GL BOP #87
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