Business Insurance

Business insurance built around your industry.

Every industry carries different risk. We help business owners nationwide find coverage that actually matches how their business operates — not a one-size-fits-all policy.

Business Insurance Written in All 50 States
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Coverage by Type

The building blocks of a business insurance program.

Most businesses end up with some combination of the policies below. We'll help you figure out which ones actually apply to you.

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General Liability

Protects your business against third-party claims of bodily injury, property damage, and advertising injury.

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Commercial Auto

Covers vehicles owned or used by your business, including liability and physical damage.

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Workers’ Compensation

Required in most states once you have employees — covers medical costs and lost wages after a workplace injury.

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Business Owners Policy (BOP)

Bundles general liability and commercial property into one policy, often at a lower combined cost.

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Professional Liability / E&O

Covers claims that your professional advice or services caused a client a financial loss.

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Cyber Liability

Helps cover the cost of a data breach, ransomware attack, or other cyber incident affecting your business or customers.

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Commercial Property

Covers your building, equipment, and inventory against fire, theft, and other covered perils.

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Umbrella / Excess Liability

Adds an extra layer of liability protection above the limits of your other business policies.

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Landlord / Rental Dwellings

Covers rental properties you own, including liability exposure and loss of rental income.

Shop by Industry

Coverage that fits how your business actually works.

A few of the industries we work with most often — each with its own common risks and coverage needs.

Who We Insure

Contractors & trade specialists we cover.

Beyond the industries above, we place coverage for a wide range of specialty contractors and trade businesses, including:

Framing contractorFraming Contractors Interior carpenterInterior Carpenters Insulation contractorInsulation Contractors Remodeling contractorRemodeling Contractors General contractorGeneral Contractors Cabinet makerCabinet Makers WoodworkerWoodworkers Fire sprinkler installerFire Sprinkler Installers HVAC contractorHVAC Contractors PlumberPlumbers WelderWelders LandscaperLandscapers HandymanHandymen Carpet cleanerCarpet Cleaners Janitorial service teamJanitorial Services & Other Contractors
Why Business Owners Choose Mayson

An agent who actually knows your business.

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Independent & Unbiased

We're not captive to one carrier. We compare general liability, BOP, and workers' comp options across our network to find the right combination of coverage and price.

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One Agent, Every Policy

Property, liability, auto, and workers' comp — we can often place your full business insurance program under one agency instead of juggling multiple providers.

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A Real Person When You Have a Claim

When something happens, you call someone who already knows your business and your policy — not a call center.

Common Questions

Business insurance, in plain English.

Do I need business insurance if I'm a sole proprietor or freelancer?

Usually, yes. Even without employees, most sole proprietors and freelancers carry some form of general liability or professional liability coverage — often because a client, landlord, or contract requires proof of insurance before work can begin.

What's the difference between general liability and professional liability?

General liability covers third-party bodily injury, property damage, and advertising injury claims — think a customer slipping in your store. Professional liability (E&O) covers claims that your advice, service, or work caused a client a financial loss, which general liability doesn't address.

Is workers' compensation required in my state?

Nearly every state requires workers' compensation coverage once a business has employees, though the specific rules and exceptions vary by state. We can help you confirm exactly what applies to your business, wherever you're located.

Can I bundle multiple policies together?

Often, yes. A Business Owners Policy (BOP) bundles general liability and commercial property into a single policy, and we can typically add workers' comp, commercial auto, and other coverage under the same agency for easier management.

How much does business insurance cost?

It depends on your industry, payroll, revenue, location, and the coverage limits you choose. Rather than guess, we'll shop your specific business across our carrier network and show you real numbers.

Ready to protect what you've built?

Tell us a bit about your business and we'll show you real coverage options — not just a generic quote.

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