Convenience Store Insurance

You can save up to 25% in discounts on business insurance.*

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Convenience store insurance can help protect you from:

Theft

Your business is burglarized overnight and inventory was stolen. You need to replace it — fast.

Product liability

A customer claims a sweater you sold was treated with a chemical that caused an allergic reaction.

Advertising injury

A competitor sues you claiming that you copied the "look and feel" of their product listing.

Cyber

Criminals hack your store's site, and now your customers' payment information is compromised.

Convenience store insurance designed to protect your business

Completely online, NEXT specializes in providing the right type of insurance for small businesses. We offer affordable coverage tailored to convenience stores so you are always protected against unpredictable events. The most common insurances packages bought by convenience stores include:

General liability
Workers’ compensation
Commercial auto
Commercial property

Find the right convenience store insurance for you

We have all the business insurance you might need for your convenience store. And you save up to 10% when you bundle two or more of our policies.

General Liability

Protection for the injuries, accidents and damage you cause

General liability insurance provides financial protection if an accident happens at your convenience store 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 Auto

For business owners who own or drive vehicles

Commercial auto insurance helps to protect your convenience store business from unexpected expenses if you or your employees are involved in a driving-related accident. Whether you have a single work truck or a small fleet of delivery vehicles, a commercial car insurance policy helps to keep you on the road.

commercial auto can help you pay for:

Medical expenses

Collision repairs

Rental reimbursement

Workers' Compensation

For business owners who hire employees

Workers’ compensation insurance provides a safety net for convenience store business owners and their employees after a workplace injury. It can help cover expenses for medical treatment, lost wages and other costs. You’re required to purchase coverage in most states as soon as you hire your first employee.

workers compensation can help you pay for:

Medical expenses

Lost wages

Employer liability

Commercial Property

For business owners who own or rent physical spaces

Commercial property insurance helps to protect the items you need to run your convenience store, including your inventory, equipment, furniture, fixtures and even the space that you lease or property that you own. If a fire damages a wall at your store and you have to close for six weeks during repairs, you'll be glad you have commercial property.

commercial property can help you pay for:

Damaged equipment and inventory

Lost income

Operating expenses

You can save up to 25% in discounts on convenience store insurance

You can pay for your insurance monthly or annually and you can cancel instantly 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

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How much does convenience store insurance cost?

Convenience store insurance costs vary based on the risks that your business faces, such as:

The types of projects you work on
Where your projects are located
Your payroll and the kinds of jobs your employees do
The number and types of vehicles you use at work

You can save up to 25% in discounts, depending on the kind of work you do. More risky professions can expect to pay more.

Learn more about convenience store insurance costs and coverage.

Convenience store insurance requirements

Convenience store owners are almost always required to have insurance due to the risk of injury and property damage. You might need insurance to:

Get a business license in your state. It’s a good idea to check if you need a license in your state in order to get insurance.
Start work on a project. Clients might ask you to have active insurance — usually general liability or workers’ comp.
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 convenience store business insurance

Here are some of the most common questions we get about convenience store 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 general liability coverage for convenience store businesses?

Yes, NEXT Insurance offers general liability, commercial auto, workers' compensation, and commercial property insurance coverage for convenience stores.

Does NEXT Insurance offer commercial property coverage for convenience store businesses?

Yes, NEXT Insurance offers commercial property insurance, general liability, commercial auto, workers' compensation, and E&O insurance coverage for convenience stores.

What are some examples of types of business insurance protection for retail shops?

NEXT’s retail shop policies can help protect your business from a variety of risks and financial losses related to:

Damage to someone else’s property

The paint you sell on Amazon explodes in a customer’s bedroom, ruining the carpet and drapes. Your general liability policy could help pay for the damages.

Accidents that hurt someone

A customer falls and breaks their arm inside your retail store. Your general liability coverage or BOP insurance could help pay for medical costs and legal fees.

Damage to your own property and inventory

Vandals tag your storefront, break a window and steal some business laptops and products. Commercial property insurance could help with replacement or repair.

Accidents involving your business vehicles

You have a fender bender on the way to a client’s office. Commercial auto insurance could help pay for the damages.

Workplace illness or injuries

Your employee falls off a step stool and twists an ankle — and now you’re down a worker for several weeks. Workers’ compensation insurance can help cover medical bills and lost wages.

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

Once you have a NEXT policy, you’ll have 24/7 access to proof of your insurance (also called a certificate of insurance, or COI) via web or app. Log in to your account, download your COI instantly or deliver it via email or text at no additional cost. Get unlimited certificates and add an additional insured as you need them.

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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.