Commercial Property Insurance protects a contractor’s physical assets, such as buildings, storage facilities, tools, and materials, from damage or loss due to fire, theft, vandalism, or certain natural disasters.
What Does It Cover?
- Buildings & Structures
- Covers owned offices, warehouses, or storage spaces used for business operations.
- Example: A fire damages your workshop where you store equipment.
- Tools, Equipment & Materials Stored on Business Premises
- Protects valuable assets from theft, vandalism, or weather-related damage.
- Example: A break-in results in stolen power tools and construction materials.
- Office Equipment & Business Inventory
- Covers computers, printers, furniture, and other office essentials.
- Example: A burst pipe floods your office, damaging electronics and files.
- Signs & Fences
- Covers outdoor signs, fencing, and other permanent business fixtures.
What It Doesn’t Cover:
- Tools & equipment in transit or on job sites (covered under Inland Marine Insurance)
- Employee injuries (covered by Workers’ Compensation Insurance)
- Damage to client property (covered by General Liability Insurance)
Who Needs Commercial Property Insurance?
✔ Contractors with an office, warehouse, or storage space
✔ Businesses with valuable tools, materials, or equipment kept on-site
✔ Construction firms that own physical business property
Why Is It Important?
- Protects against financial loss from unexpected disasters.
- Required by lenders or landlords if you lease or finance a business property.
- Ensures business continuity by covering repair or replacement costs.
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