Someone trips at your business, breaks their leg and files a lawsuit. Excluding employees.
You accidentally damage a client or customer’s property.
You’re sued for improper image use in your advertising.
You need an attorney to defend your business in a lawsuit after a claim.
General liability insurance can help protect Colorado small businesses from financial losses related to common accidents, such as:
This insurance is sometimes called commercial general liability (CGL).
There are numerous scenarios where general liability insurance can help different types of businesses in Colorado. For example:
Your Colorado general liability insurance policy can help cover costs associated with these and other types of incidents related to your business, including accusations of slander or libel.
Colorado state law does not require general liability insurance for small businesses.
However, local jurisdictions, including cities and counties in Colorado, may have their own general liability requirements depending on the type of work you do.
Even where it’s not required, there are several benefits to having commercial general liability insurance. Colorado entrepreneurs often get this coverage for the following reasons:
Colorado small businesses could be better protected financially if an accident occurs or if they face accusations of slander or libel. Additionally, many lenders and banks require this type of Colorado business insurance.
Depending on your industry, you may have clients who require a certificate of insurance before agreeing to work with you. Without general liability insurance, you may lose out on potential jobs.
Commercial property leases in Colorado might require proof of general liability insurance. Property owners or management companies may refuse to rent to you without this coverage.
Depending on your industry, you may need general liability insurance to get a Colorado business license or permit.
For example, nearly every county in Colorado requires general contractors to have a policy with at least a $100,000 limit.
Colorado contractor general liability insurance is also necessary to obtain your contractor’s license in much of the state.
See our Colorado general contractor license and insurance requirements guide for more details.
Most businesses in Colorado can benefit from commercial general liability insurance since it covers common risks for many different industries.
Even for seemingly low-risk lines of work, general liability insurance can help protect your business. Accidental injuries and property damage can happen in any office environment or small retail space.
If a customer slips and falls on a wet floor in your Fort Collins hardware store, for example, general liability insurance can help cover related costs.
General liability insurance costs in Colorado vary based on the type of work you do and where your business operates. The number of people you employ, your past insurance claims and the policy limits you choose will also influence your insurance premiums.
NEXT offers affordable general liability insurance to Colorado business owners. In fact, 50% of our U.S. customers pay $45 or less per month for their general liability policy.**
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All companies in Colorado with one or more employees are required by law to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This insurance helps cover medical expenses, lost wages and other benefits if a worker gets injured on the job.
Commercial auto insurance can help cover medical expenses, property damage, towing and rental reimbursement if you or one of your employees gets into an accident while driving a work vehicle.
Colorado requires commercial auto insurance coverage for all company-owned vehicles. The minimum limits of liability required by the state are $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident and $15,000 for property damage.1
Commercial property insurance can help protect the physical assets needed to operate your business, including equipment, inventory, furniture and brick-and-mortar structures. This insurance can help cover replacement or repair costs if your business is affected by a covered event, such as damage from a burst pipe or a fire.
Professional liability insurance, sometimes known as errors and omissions (E&O), can help protect you financially if a client or customer accuses you of professional negligence. This type of insurance is commonly bundled with small business general liability insurance.
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