Business Insurance

Business insurance is complicated. No two businesses are ever alike. At Shepard, Maxwell & Hale our Commercial Lines specialists not only tailor a policy to fit your business needs, but also work diligently with you to avoid unnecessary exposures.

We offer the following Business products:

Property - When you shop for insurance that protects the physical property and equipment of a business against loss from theft, fire or other perils, you need to understand what your risks are, how much liability you can handle, and what you need to cover. Start here by requesting a quote from our experienced agents.

Automobile - Even if your business doesn’t own a vehicle, you may need a business automobile policy to cover leased, hired or employee-owned vehicles used for business purposes. Don’t depend on yours or others’ personal liability coverage to adequately protect the business. Some states mandate this commercial auto insurance coverage and certain minimum requirements.

General Liability - General liability insurance is a way to protect both business and personal finances as it guards against claims of negligence and covers formal lawsuits and other third-party claims of damage or injury caused in the course of business. Let us help you discover how you can afford and implement this insurance.

Professional LiabilityCertain professions, like medical, legal, or accounting, or real estate, require the specialty coverage of professional liability insurance to guard against clients’ claims where general liability does not suffice. Find out if this is right for you and your business.

Workers' Compensation - Be sure to understand and abide by state regulations about workers’ compensation insurance – the system of benefits provided to employees who suffer workplace accidents, injuries, or illnesses. If you have employees, this is for you. Let our agents help you fully grasp and meet the rerquirements of workers’ comp for you.

Disability Benefits Liability - Disability benefit insurance is distinct from your workers’ compensation plan. Contact us to see how it fits into your business insurance program.

Boiler and Machinery / Equipment Breakdown - Fill in the blanks of your commercial property policy with boiler and machinery insurance (a.k.a. equipment breakdown insurance). From boilers to coffee machines, from breakdowns to malfunctions and resulting damage, this insurance covers it. Contact us to see how it fits for your business.

Inland Marine - Inland marine insurance coverage has grown to include property that simply involves an element of transportation. It is insurance is a broad coverage that may guard against land transportation risks that you have to consider. It can cover anything from a computer to the data it holds. Purchased with the assistance of our experts.

Fidelity/Crime - Because crime-related losses are not typically covered by most property insurance policies, crime protection insurance is a necessary component for any business. Fidelity/Crime Insurance protects organizations from loss of money, securities, or inventory resulting from crimes like theft, forgery, or embezzlement, and other criminal acts.

Surety and Bonds - Surety bonds provide a different kind of guarantee usually involving third parties. We can show you how they can work for your business and situation. We look forward to working with you.

Click below to get a quote or talk with one of our highly qualified Insurance Professionals by calling 800-231-8312, or inquire with email to info@smhins.com or log in to our website to connect with an agent.