Craft Vendor Insurance

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

Choose your primary coverage to get started:

Crafters insurance can help protect you against:

Property damage and vandalism

A fire, water damage or power outage that damages equipment and inventory.

Theft

Equipment and inventory you need for your business needs to be replaced – fast.

Injury or illness liability

A customer files a lawsuit or asks for medical payments to cover an injury where you vend.

Legal fees and defense costs

You need an attorney to defend your business in a lawsuit after a claim.

Craft vendor insurance to help protect your products and business

ERGO NEXT makes it fast, easy and affordable to get crafters insurance for fairs, markets, shows and online retail. And business insurance can be a requirement to set up shop at a venue or for an event.

Small business insurance coverage can help protect you from the everyday risks of vending to the public, such as injury or a faulty product that you make or sell. And it can help to cover the buildings, inventory and equipment you need to run your business.

Get a free quote, buy 100% online and get shareable proof of insurance in about 10 minutes.

Note that ERGO NEXT does not sell one-day vendor insurance for craft shows.

What type of craft vendor liability insurance coverage do you need?
Whether you’re selling your artisan scarves or made-to-order dog portraits, we'll help you manage your small business risk. And you can save up to 10% when you bundle two or more policies.
General Liability insurance

General Liability insurance

Protection for some injuries, accidents and damage
Commercial general liability coverage isn’t typically required by law. However, some clients and event venues could ask for a certificate of insurance to prove you have general liability coverage before they’ll work with you.

general liability can help you pay for:

Medical payments for non-employees injured at your business
Accidental property damage you cause to someone else’s property
Some legal fees and judgments
Workers’ Compensation insurance

Workers’ Compensation insurance

For business owners who hire employees
Workers’ compensation insurance protects employees and craft business owners from financial losses after a workplace bodily injury or illness. It can help with reimbursements for medical bills, rehabilitation costs, lost wages and other expenses.

workers compensation can help you pay for:

Medical expenses for workers who suffer work-related injuries and illness
Lost wages for hurt workers in recovery
Employer liability coverage to help protect your business if an employee files a lawsuit
Commercial Property insurance

Commercial Property insurance

For business owners who own or rent physical spaces
Commercial property insurance can help cover your craft business property, which can include crafting supplies, inventory, equipment and even the building where you do business — whether you lease space or own the property.

commercial property can help you pay for:

Damaged equipment and inventory
Lost income
Operating expenses
Product Liability insurance

Product Liability insurance

For business owners who make or sell products
Product liability coverage — included in NEXT’s general liability insurance for craft vendors — can help cover some costs of injuries, damage and legal fees related to the craft products you make or sell.

product liability can help you pay for:

Repairs and replacements if a defect with your product damages someone else’s property
Medical costs if a defect with your product causes injuries
Legal costs if someone takes legal action around a defect with your product

You can save up to 25% in discounts on craft vendor insurance

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

Basic
Lowest Price
General Liability
Per occurrence
$500,000
Professional Liability (E&O)
Per occurrence
$500,000
Workers’ Comp
Per accident
$100,000
Commercial Property
Per occurrence
$25,000
Pro
Most Popular
General Liability
Per occurrence
$1 million
Professional Liability (E&O)
Per occurrence
$1 million
Workers’ Comp
Per accident
$500,000
Commercial Property
Per occurrence
$25,000
Pro Plus
Best Coverage
General Liability
Per occurrence
$1 million
Professional Liability (E&O)
Per occurrence
$1 million
Workers’ Comp
Per accident
$1 million
Commercial Property
Per occurrence
$25,000
How much does craft vendor insurance cost?

How much does craft vendor insurance cost?

Crafters insurance costs vary based on the risks that your business faces. Some factors that determine cost include:

  • Your business location
  • Number of employees
  • Your past insurance claims history
  • Your revenue or business income
  • The insurance types, limits and deductibles you need

NEXT offers discounts of up to 10% when you combine multiple policies.

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Issuance of coverage is subject to underwriting. Not available in all states. Please see the policy for full terms, conditions and exclusions. Coverage examples are for illustrative purposes only. Your policy documents govern, terms and exclusions apply. Coverage is dependent on actual facts and circumstances giving rise to a claim. Next Insurance, Inc. and/or its affiliates is an insurance agency licensed to sell certain insurance products and may receive compensation from insurance companies for such sales. Policy obligations are the sole responsibility of the issuing insurance company. Refer to Legal Notices section for additional information.

* 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 and policy start times apply to specific coverages only.

** Coverage examples are for illustrative purposes only. Your policy documents govern, terms and exclusions apply. Coverage is dependent on actual facts and circumstances giving rise to a claim.

Any starting prices or premiums represented before an actual customer quote are not guaranteed and are representations of existing premiums of active policies as of April 1, 2026. 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.