Pet Boarding Insurance

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

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General Liability

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Commercial Property

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Workers’ Compensation

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Pet boarding insurance that's made for your business

NEXT specializes in providing customized insurance for small businesses and the self-employed. We offer affordable coverage tailored to pet boarding business so you are always protected against unpredictable events. The most common insurances packages bought by pet boarding business owners include:

General liability
Commercial property
Workers’ compensation

We’ll help you get the business insurance coverage you need

It’s all about managing your risk. See the different pet boarding business insurance policies available and save up to 10% when you bundle two or more of our policies.

General Liability

Bought by 95% of business owners like you

General liability insurance covers the risks that affect almost every pet boarding business. It's the most common insurance for small businesses and entrepreneurs, and it’s typically the first policy purchased by new businesses.

general liability can help you pay for:

Medical payments

Property damage

Legal fees and judgments

Workers’ Compensation

For business owners who hire employees

Workers’ compensation insurance can help pay for medical care and lost wages after a workplace injury. It’s almost always required if your pet boarding business has employees. Choose business owner’s coverage with your policy to protect yourself.

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 coverage helps protect almost all of the physical items you need to run your business operation as a pet boarder, including your equipment, inventory and furniture. And the business income coverage in your property insurance could help cover the revenue you would have earned after an unforeseen flooding, as well as ongoing business expenses while you are closed.

commercial property can help you pay for:

Damaged equipment and inventory

Lost income

Operating expenses

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I feel so protected now that I have liability insurance for my Pet sitting service!

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11/12/2022

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Debbie Lane was awesome. She walked me through the process and was able to answer all of my question and concerns. I believe Debbie went above and beyond to help our 501c3 Rescue g...

Susan F.

12/23/2022

Very convenient

I feel so protected now that I have liability insurance for my Pet sitting service!

Victoria G.

11/12/2022

Pet insurance

The person I chatted with was very friendly and helped me decide which insurance was right for my business.

PEARL J.

10/3/2022

They are Great to Handle

They are Great to Handle our Kennel Umbrella Policy very reasonable

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4/7/2022

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Cyntia T.

11/21/2021

You can save up to 25% in discounts on pet boarding insurance

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

Workers’ Comp

Per accident

$100,000

Commercial Property

Per occurrence

$25,000

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How much should a pet boarding business expect to pay for insurance?

Your pet boarding insurance costs will be tailored to your business. Several factors will impact the price you pay, including:

Your claims history
How high you set your limits
Your work experience
How many people you employ

With coverage built for more than 1,300 small business professions, NEXT offers you the right small business insurance at the right price, no matter what you do.

Learn more about pet boarding insurance costs and coverage.

Pet boarding insurance requirements

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 pet boarding business insurance

Here are some of the most common questions we get about pet boarding 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 workers' compensation coverage for pet boarding?

Yes, NEXT Insurance offers workers' compensation insurance, general liability and commercial property coverage for pet boarding businesses.

Does NEXT Insurance offer commercial property coverage for pet boarding?

Yes, NEXT Insurance offers commercial property insurance, workers’ compensation and general liability coverage for pet boarding businesses.

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 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.

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.