{"id":408,"date":"2017-11-13T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-11-13T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.estirinsurance.com\/blog\/?p=408"},"modified":"2017-12-05T13:41:28","modified_gmt":"2017-12-05T18:41:28","slug":"5-reasons-every-small-business-needs-commercial-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.estirinsurance.com\/blog\/5-reasons-every-small-business-needs-commercial-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Every Small Business Needs Commercial Insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&rsquo;s an exciting time to open a business in Newark, NJ! To help new small businesses, E.S.T.I.R. Inc. has put together this helpful list of everything you need to know about commercial insurance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Legally Required Insurance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In New Jersey, most employers are required to have some type of workers&rsquo; compensation coverage or be qualified for self-insurance. Most small businesses in the state purchase a commercial policy that at least covers the legal compensation requirements. However, a commercial policy that offers coverage that goes beyond the legal requirements can be hugely beneficial.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Property Damage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A commercial insurance policy can cover the cost of repair or replacement to your property should it become damaged by yourself or an employee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bodily Injury<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If a customer or visitor is injured while on your property, this type of insurance could cover that person&rsquo;s medical expenses. This coverage can extend to injuries causes by yourself or an employee at another person&rsquo;s work place or home if you were there for business reasons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Personal Injury<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Commercial insurance could cover the costs of non-physical damages, such as those that infringe on a person&rsquo;s rights, reputation, or that result from some form of perceived discrimination.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Legal Costs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Should you need to defend yourself and your business in court, a commercial insurance policy could cover the cost of your legal defense and judgments. This includes legitimate suits as well as lawsuits deemed to be &ldquo;frivolous&rdquo;.<\/p>\n<p>There are many other situations where commercial insurance can be the perfect safety net for a small business owner. Call E.S.T.I.R. 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