Small Business Insurance Oklahoma

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The Sooner State is home to more than 267,000 small businesses that employ more than half of the state’s workforce. Oklahoma business insurance is essential to protect their employees and their livelihoods.

Having business insurance coverage in Oklahoma can keep your business going when things go wrong. It can help pay expenses after unexpected events, such as:

  • Claims of injury or property or property damage
  • Accusations of professional negligence
  • Employees are hurt on the job
  • Company property is damaged
  • Accidents while behind the wheel on business

NEXT is 100% dedicated to small business and insures more than 1,300 types of small businesses and self-employed workers. We make it easy for you to get the right coverage at the right price and purchase your policy online in less than 10 minutes.*

Continue reading to learn about important types of business insurance in Oklahoma. Or get a free instant quote today to see customized coverage options for your business.

Small business insurance in Oklahoma

Insurance companies sell Oklahoma businesses coverage in packages customized for your requirements.

Depending on your profession and business operations, your insurance package might include different types of coverage, also called policies or insurance products.

Each kind of policy provides protection for specialized situations. For this reason, it’s a good idea to purchase all the kinds of coverage required for your business needs.

For example, commercial general liability coverage can help protect against financial losses if you’re accused of causing bodily injury to a non-employee or damaging their property. However, if one of your employees gets hurt on the job, you would need Oklahoma workers’ compensation coverage.

Other types of business insurance commonly purchased in Oklahoma include professional liability coverage, commercial auto insurance and commercial property insurance.

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More about types of Oklahoma business insurance

Ready to explore the kinds of policies that can meet your business insurance needs in Oklahoma? Below you can find out how each type of coverage can help protect your small company.
General Liability
General Liability Insurance

It’s a good idea for all Oklahoma businesses to carry general liability insurance, which can help protect your company from some of the most common types of claims.

If someone says that your company caused an injury or damaged property, Oklahoma general liability insurance can help you pay associated costs. This includes medical bills, fees to repair or replace damaged property and legal defense fees and settlements if you’re sued.

For instance a prospective homebuyer trips on a loose rug at an Oklahoma City open house, requires a trip to the emergency room and later claims that the real estate agent was to blame. General liability insurance could help the real estate agent cover the prospective homebuyer’s medical bills and pay legal costs if a lawsuit was filed.

Cleaning and construction companies may want to add tools and equipment coverage to their general liability policy. This optional add-on can help pay to replace or repair business items that are lost, stolen or damaged.

Workers Compensation
Workers’ Compensation insurance

State law requires most businesses with employees to carry Oklahoma workers’ compensation insurance. If staff members are hurt on the job, this kind of coverage can help pay for their medical expenses, rehabilitation and lost wages while they recover.

For instance, an employee of a small construction firm in Broken Arrow has a minor fall at a work site and visits the emergency room as a precautionary measure. The company’s workers’ comp coverage could help cover the cost of the hospital visit.

Commercial Auto
Commercial Auto insurance

It’s essential to have commercial auto coverage if you or your employees drive for business purposes. That’s because personal auto insurance won’t cover damages from work-related accidents.

A commercial auto policy can help pay for vehicle repairs and towing, as well as medical bills for anyone injured after an accident while driving for business.

For example, a laundry service employee in Norman is making deliveries in the company van, runs a red light and hits another driver. Commercial auto insurance could help the company pay for the damage to both vehicles and cover any related medical care for the employee and other driver.
Small businesses that require employees to rent vehicles or drive their own automobiles for work will want an optional coverage upgrade called hired and non-owned auto insurance. It can help pay for accident damages in vehicles not titled to your business.

Commercial Property
Commercial Property insurance

Oklahoma commercial property insurance, sometimes called business property insurance, can help pay for business property that’s damaged or destroyed after a covered event, such as water, fire or wind incidents.

For example, a kitchen fire at a Stillwater fast casual restaurant damages the grill. Commercial property coverage could help pay to repair the cooking station and replace cooking gear that was ruined.

It’s important to read your policy documents carefully to make sure there aren’t exclusions for your business. It’s common for insurance carriers not to cover flooding or hurricane damage.

Errors & Omissions
Professional Liability insurance

If someone says that your business made a work mistake, missed a deadline or failed to complete a job, professional liability insurance can help you.

Also called E&O or errors and omissions coverage, this type of coverage is designed to assist with settlement payments, as well as lawyer fees, court costs and other damages if you’re sued.

Professional liability insurance would help a small business in the following situation:

A client accuses a Tulsa-based electrical engineering company of failing to complete a job on time, which creates a project delay and causes financial losses. E&O insurance could help the engineers pay for the damages.

How much does business insurance in Oklahoma cost?

How much does business insurance in Oklahoma cost?

Business insurance costs for Oklahoma-based businesses will depend on your needs. That’s because every business has different business insurance requirements, potential risks and unique circumstances.

The cost you’ll pay to insure your small business will depend on factors related to your business operations, including:

Your profession

Insurance costs are influenced by your industry and associated risks. For example, an auto repair shop, which is more likely to experience injuries or cause property damage, will probably pay a higher premium than a company of graphic designers who spend all day at a desk.

The policies you choose

Business insurance will cost more as you add policies to your coverage package. Most businesses need more than one type of policy to protect them across different situations.

Your employee numbers

Most states determine your workers’ compensation insurance costs based on the amount of workers on your payroll. Providing up-to-date employee numbers for your insurance quote enables you to get an accurate price.

The best way to explore coverage options and find out how much you’ll pay for a business insurance policy is to get a free quote from NEXT.

You can also use our insurance calculators for a general estimate of insurance costs in Oklahoma:

How NEXT can help you with business insurance in Oklahoma

How NEXT can help you with business insurance in Oklahoma

We offer a fast and easy way for small business owners to get a business insurance quote online, purchase coverage and instantly share a certificate of insurance. The entire process usually takes less than 10 minutes.

You can also chat with our U.S.–based NEXT licensed insurance agents if you need help or have questions.

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