Catering insurance that's made for your South Dakota business
We’re dedicated to helping you get the catering insurance coverage you need to protect your business from accidents, injuries, property damage and legal fees. Popular insurance bundles for catering business in South Dakota include:
- General liability
- Commercial property
You can save up to 25% on catering business insurance in South Dakota
You can pay for your insurance monthly or annually and you can cancel instantly at any time.
Basic
Lowest Price
General Liability
Per occurrence
$500,000
Commercial Property
Per occurrence
$25,000
PRO
Most Popular
General Liability
Per occurrence
$1 million
Commercial Property
Per occurrence
$25,000
PRO PLUS
Best Coverage
General Liability
Per occurrence
$1 million
Commercial Property
Per occurrence
$25,000
We specialize in providing the right type of catering insurance for small businesses in South Dakota
NEXT is made for entrepreneurs, hustlers and catering business owners in South Dakota who like to stay covered and save money.
General Liability
Bought by 95% of business owners like you
General liability insurance provides financial protection if an accident happens at your catering business, such as a customer injury or damages to someone’s property. It also provides coverage if you have to defend an accusation of libel or slander.
general liability can help you pay for:
Medical payments
Property damage
Legal fees and judgments
Commercial Property
For business owners who own or rent physical spaces
Commercial property insurance can help protect your catering business equipment, inventory and even the building itself if you own it. If your catering business property is damaged due to a covered event, such as a burst water pipe or fire, commercial property insurance can help with replacement costs or repairs as well as the loss of business income while you get back up and running.
commercial property can help you pay for:
Damaged equipment and inventory
Lost income
Operating expenses
How much does catering insurance in South Dakota cost?
Catering insurance costs vary based on the risks that your business faces, such as:
- Where you work
- The kind of work you do
- Your payroll and the kinds of jobs your employees do
- The number and types of vehicles you use at work
Catering business in South Dakota typically pays about $17 each month for a business insurance policy.
You can save up to 25% in discounts, depending on the kind of work you do. More risky professions can expect to pay more.
Catering insurance requirements in South Dakota
Small business owners are almost always required to have insurance due to the risk of injury and property damage. You might need insurance to:
- Help pay for accidents that cause damage to property that isn’t yours.
- Defend yourself. If you’re accused of making a mistake that causes someone to lose money.
- Hire employees. Most states require workers’ compensation insurance if you have employees.
- Drive for business purposes. Business-owned vehicles typically need commercial auto insurance.
- Repair or replace commercial property you own or rent. Protect your inventory, equipment and even the building that you lease or own.
Frequently asked questions about catering business insurance
Here are some of the most common questions we get about catering business insurance. If you don’t find the answers you need here, our licensed, U.S.-based insurance advisors are standing by to help via online chat or phone.
Does NEXT Insurance offer catering business insurance in South Dakota?
Yes, NEXT Insurance offers tailored catering business insurance in South Dakota.
Does NEXT Insurance offer Commercial Property coverage for catering business in South Dakota?
Yes, NEXT Insurance offers General Liability, Commercial Property coverage for catering business in South Dakota.
How does business insurance protect caterers?
Our catering service insurance packages are designed to protect your business from a variety of risks and help you save money to grow your business. You’ll be protected from financial losses related to:
Damage to someone’s property
A busser accidentally damages counter tops at an event space with your hot pans. The general liability coverage in your insurance package would help pay for repairs.Accidents that hurt someone
A guest at an event gets a burn from a buffet chafing dish that requires medical attention. Your general liability coverage would also come into play here by helping to pay for medical costs and legal fees.Workplace injuries
A server trips over a guest’s foot and sprains their ankle. Workers’ compensation coverage with business owner’s coverage can help cover medical bills and lost wages. Workers’ comp is usually required by law if you have employees.Injuries and damage involving your business vehicles
A driver in front of you stops short to avoid a collision and you rear end them with your catering van. Commercial auto coverage will help pay for the repairs and medical bills. This coverage is also usually required by law for business-owned vehicles.Damage to your own property
A grease fire breaks out and damages most of your facility’s kitchen. Commercial property insurance can help with replacement or repair costs if your owned or leased property is damaged due to a covered event, such as a burst water pipe, fire, tornado or vandalism.How can I get a certificate of insurance?
You’ll have instant access to your certificate of insurance 24/7 from your computer or mobile device when you purchase coverage with NEXT. There’s no waiting for anyone, no need to print anything and definitely no fax machines.
If you’re a new or current NEXT Insurance customer, all you need to do is log in to your account and your Live Certificate delivers you the proof of insurance you need instantly, for free.
You can easily share your COI with anyone via email, text message or a social media post.
We provide unlimited certificates and you can also add an additional insured for free. If you decide to change your coverage, your certificate will be automatically updated.
Find out more details about your certificate of insurance.
What do I need to get an insurance quote online?
We keep it simple and straightforward so you can find the coverage that’s right for you within a few minutes. When you start a quote for insurance, we’ll ask you a few basic questions about your business, including: the kind of services you provide, the location of your office or where you plan to work, how many people you employ and how much you pay them and the number and type of vehicles you use for work.
How does the claims process work with NEXT Insurance?
- If you’re a policyholder, you can file a claim any time by logging in to your account at www.nextinsurance.com and clicking the “File a claim” under the "About us" tab. You can expect a call from us shortly after you submit a claim to go over the details.
- If you do not have a policy with us and are filing against one of our policyholders, you can head over to our website at www.nextinsurance.com, select “Help Center” under our “Support” tab, and under “Quick Actions for Customers” click where it says ”Not a policyholder and want to file a claim?”
- If you cannot access your online account and require help from our support team, please visit our online help center.
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* To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten, not all applicants may qualify. Individual rates and savings vary and are subject to change. Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. Certain discounts apply to specific coverages only.