Toronto Business Insurance Explained
Toronto Business Insurance Def:
Business insurance is a term for all types of insurance that provide protection from risks associated with operating a business. Business insurance is also often called commercial lines insurance and both term are used to make a distinction between them and personal lines insurance, which cover personal risks like potential liability from owning a home or driving a car.
Toronto Business Insurance Products Available Through ALIGNED Insurance Are:
Commercial General Liability Property Insurance Directors & Officers(D&O) / Board Insurance Professional Liability / Errors & Omissions(E&O) Insurance Employment Practices Liability Insurance Crime/Fidelity Insurance Cyber Liability Insurance Machinery Breakdown Insurance Fiduciary Liability Insurance Kidnap & Ransom Insurance Drone Insurance |
How Do We Determine What Type Of Toronto Business Insurance We Need?
There are a number of ways to determine what type of business insurance your organizations needs including:
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What Type Of Toronto Business Insurance Is Most Common?
Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance a key form of liability insurance in Toronto, is by far the most commonly purchased type of insurance. A commercial general liability policy is issued to all types of business organizations to protect them against liability claims for bodily injury (BI) and property damage (PD) arising out of premises, operations, products, and completed operations; and advertising and personal injury (PI) liability. The CGL policy was introduced in 1986 and replaced the “comprehensive” general liability policy. Given the many types of coverage provided by the commercial general liability policy and the frequency of bodily injury claims most businesses that are operating purchase this coverage.
Commercial Property Insurance is also a popular type of business insurance and provides coverage if physical assets are damaged or destroyed by numerous types of losses including fire, floods etc.
How Do I Buy business insurance in Toronto?
Business insurance in Toronto is best purchased through a local, licensed and experienced insurance broker who will help you and your organization assess your needs, secure options and provide recommendations on what options are best for your organization.
What is the cost of small business insurance in Toronto?
The annual expense for a basic commercial general liability insurance policy for a small business is typically falls within an affordable range. This cost, however, will differ based on various factors including:
- The type of industry
- The level of risk exposure
- The business’s years of experience
- The location of the business
- The number of employees
- The annual revenue
- The history of insurance claims
Each of these elements can influence the final price of your small business insurance policy in Toronto.
ALIGNED Insurance Advocates specialize exclusively in small business insurance in Toronto and are experienced and skilled in risk identification. They also are experts in securing the best options available from insurance companies on your behalf.
To learn more about ALIGNED, our commitment to providing insurance expertise and the best insurance products or solutions, talk to one of our advocates today. We can help you secure the best products, services and solutions for your business.
ALIGNED Across Canada 100% Canadian owned, ALIGNED is a premiere insurance brokerage that serves thousands of clients across the country. ALIGNED’s offices in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver are supported by a national operations centre in Cambridge, Ontario. Uniquely within the industry, ALIGNED creates, negotiates and delivers the best business insurance and risk management strategies/solutions to organizations like yours. |