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Candle Store Insurance

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Candle store insurance could help protect you from

Injuries

The costs of injuries and accidents inside your shop

Someone slips, trips or gets hurt in your store, and you’re asked to cover their medical bills.**

Inventory

Theft and vandalism costs

Your business has tags, broken windows, a broken door and inventory was stolen. You need help to cover costs for replacement and repairs — fast.

Damage costs from fire or extreme weather

A fire, hail storm or burst water pipe ruins your stock, computers and POS systems, furniture, flooring, lighting and the retail space you lease or own.

Lost business income

If you need to close for repairs after a covered event, your business insurance could help cover your financial losses.

Product liability

A product that you sell causes harm to a customer’s health or damages their property, and they ask you to cover the costs and take legal action against you.

Get candle store insurance that’s fast, flexible and convenient

ERGO NEXT specializes in small business insurance. Candle shop business insurance can help protect you, your business and your employees from the cost of unexpected events.

ERGO NEXT makes it easy to:

  • Check prices, get covered and buy 100% online in about 10 minutes.
  • Manage your policy 24/7 via web or mobile app.
  • Pay monthly or annually and cancel anytime.
  • Get unlimited certificates of insurance (COI) to share proof of insurance at no extra cost.

ERGO NEXT specializes in business insurance for candle stores

Candle shop insurance typically includes several types of policies to help protect you, your business and your employees from different types of business risks. Your coverage may include:

General Liability insurance for candle stores

General Liability insurance for candle stores

Protection for injuries to non-employees and damage to other people's property

General liability insurance could be required by craft shows, farmers markets and other vendor events to participate. This type of business insurance could help protect candle stores and candle makers if someone other than an employee — such as a customer or vendor — is injured at your business. It could also help with costs if your business accidentally damages someone else's property.

general liability can help you pay for:

Medical expenses if a non-employee is injured at your business
Damages to someone else's property
Legal defense costs and court fees
Workers’ Compensation insurance

Workers’ Compensation insurance

Coverage for work-related illnesses or injuries for employees

Workers' compensation insurance is required in most states if you have employees. This business insurance coverage could help with medical expenses and lost wages if an employee is injured on the job or suffers a work-related illness. This can be important for candle stores if employees lift heavy boxes, stock shelves or work with hot wax and oils. Sole proprietors who want coverage for themselves may be able to add optional business owner's coverage to their policy, depending on your state.

workers compensation can help you pay for:

Medical expenses
Lost wages and other benefits
Employer’s liability
Commercial Property insurance

Commercial Property insurance

Protection for your building, inventory, equipment and other business property

Commercial property insurance could help protect the property you own or lease for your candle store, such as a storefront, warehouse or manufacturing space. It can also cover the contents of your business, including candles, wax, fragrance oils, displays, shelving, POS systems and computers. If your business property is damaged by an event like a fire or a burglary, insurance coverage could help cover costs and provide business interruption coverage (lost business income) while your store is temporarily closed for repairs.

commercial property can help you pay for:

Damaged equipment and inventory
Lost income after a covered event
Damages to the work space you own or lease
Product Liability insurance

Product Liability insurance

Coverage for damages caused by the candles or other products you make or sell

Product liability coverage — included in general liability insurance at ERGO NEXT — could help protect your candle store from financial losses if a customer claims that a product caused an injury or property damage. This can apply to any product you make or sell, including candles, wax melts, fragrance oils, candle-making kits or other home fragrance products, depending on the policy.

product liability can help you pay for:

Property damage if a product you sold causes harm
Costs if a product you sold causes bodily injury
Legal fees and defense costs

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Save up to 25% in discounts on candle shop insurance

Pay monthly or annually, and you can cancel at any time.

Basic
Lowest Price
Commercial Auto
Combined single limit
$85,000
General Liability
Per occurrence
$500,000
Workers’ Comp
Per accident
$100,000
Commercial Property
Per occurrence
$25,000
Pro
Most Popular
Commercial Auto
Combined single limit
$100,000
General Liability
Per occurrence
$1 million
Workers’ Comp
Per accident
$500,000
Commercial Property
Per occurrence
$25,000
Pro Plus
Best Coverage
Commercial Auto
Combined single limit
$1 million
General Liability
Per occurrence
$1 million
Workers’ Comp
Per accident
$1 million
Commercial Property
Per occurrence
$25,000

How much does candle store insurance cost?

The cost of candle store insurance can be more affordable than you might think. The price depends on several factors, including:

  • The size and type of your candle store.
  • The products you sell, such as candles, wax melts, fragrance oils or candle-making supplies.
  • Your business location.
  • Your number of employees.
  • Your annual revenue.
  • The coverage limits and deductible you choose.
  • Your insurance claims history.

The best way to see exactly what you’ll pay for candle store insurance is to get a free, no-obligation quote. In about 10 minutes, you can see the cost of customized coverage for your business.

How can candle store insurance help your business?

Candle store insurance can help your business to:

  • Protect your store, inventory and equipment. Property insurance could help cover your candles, wax, fragrance oils, displays, shelving, point-of-sale systems and other business property if it’s damaged by a covered event.
  • Handle liability claims. Liability insurance could help protect you if a customer is injured at your candle store or if your business accidentally damages someone else’s property.
  • Deal with product liability issues. If a candle, wax melt or other product you sell is alleged to have caused bodily injury or property damage, product liability coverage may help with the costs of claims against you.
  • Sell at craft fairs, craft shows or pop-ups. Some event organizers require proof of insurance before allowing vendors to participate.
  • Drive for business. If your business uses cars, trucks, vans, trailers or other vehicles to transport inventory, deliver products or attend vendor events, commercial auto insurance could help protect your business driving.

Candle store insurance FAQ

If you don’t find the answers to your most frequently asked questions about candle store insurance here, our licensed, U.S.-based insurance advisors are standing by.

Does ERGO NEXT have General Liability insurance coverage for candle stores?

Yes. ERGO NEXT has general liability insurance, commercial property insurance, workers' compensation insurance and commercial auto insurance for eligible candle stores.

Is business insurance required to sell candles at craft fairs or farmers markets?

Many craft fairs, farmers markets, holiday markets, pop-ups and other vendor events require sellers to carry liability insurance or other types of business insurance to participate. Event organizers often ask for a certificate of insurance (COI) as proof of the details of your insurance coverage.

Does candle store insurance cover handmade candles?

Candle shop insurance may cover handmade candles. Your business may need coverage for both your retail operations and the products that you manufacture.

For example, product liability insurance could help protect your business if a customer claims that a handmade candle you sold them caused an injury or property damage. Product liability coverage is included in an ERGO NEXT general liability policy, which can also cover things like if a customer asks you to pay for their designer shoes that were ruined by spilled hot wax in your shop.

The coverage your business needs depends on how your business operates and the policies and limits that you choose.

How can I get a certificate of insurance (COI)?

Once you have an ERGO NEXT policy, you’ll have instant access to your certificate of insurance 24/7 via web or app. Log in to your account and download your COI, or have it delivered via email or text at no additional cost. Get unlimited certificates and add an additional insured as you need them. Make changes to your coverage and your COI updates automatically.

What do I need to get an insurance quote online?

It takes about 10 minutes to get a business insurance quote online with ERGO NEXT. We’ll ask a few questions about your business — like what you do, your location, how many people you employ and the vehicles you use for work. You’ll choose your options and see prices. If you like what you see, you can buy online and get a certificate of insurance (proof of insurance) on the spot.

How do you file an insurance claim with ERGO NEXT?

If you’re a policyholder, simply log in to your account and file a claim. We will contact you shortly after you submit to go over the details. Our support team is standing by to help.
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