As a small business owner, you wear many hats, including owner, manager, human resource manager, sales manager—and even window washer. Because there is so much to do, you may not spend time thinking about your business insurance, but you should. Recent studies by the Insurance Information Institute found that over 50% of small businesses never reopen after a severe loss.
Commercial General Liability & Auto Insurance covers claims from accidents, injuries, or negligence when the business is at fault. Small businesses can face a wide array of damage charges like personal injury, property damage, libel, and slander.
Cyber Liability Insurance covers the risk posed by conducting business over the Internet, over other networks, or using electronic storage technology. It covers third party losses from hackers, theft, and loss of information including sensitive client or individual personal information.
Directors and Officers Liability covers costs, damages, and defense protection for directors and officers of a company for lawsuits and judgments arising out of poor management decisions, employee dismissals, shareholder grievances, and other such acts committed in good faith.
Employment Liability Insurance provides protection for an employer against claims made by employees, former employees, or potential employees. It can cover discrimination (age, sex, race, disability, etc.), wrongful termination of employment, sexual harassment, and other employment-related allegations.
Professional Liability Insurance is designed to cover third party claims and damages arising out of providing professional advice.
Workers’ compensation insurance is usually required by law for small businesses with employees. This insurance provides benefits for employees who are injured or die from job-related causes.
Oakwood operates as an independent insurance agency, selling an extensive spectrum of insurance to businesses, families, and individuals. Our competitive advantage comes from the objective and professional service that we provide our access to a wide range of carriers and our extensive knowledge of the insurance marketplace.