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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE

What Is Commercial Property Insurance?

Business Property Insurance That Protects Against Exposures Today and Tomorrow

Having the right commercial property coverage could mean the difference between a minor disruption to operations and a major financial loss. As one of the largest commercial property writers in the United States, you can trust Eversify Insurance to have a deep understanding of your everyday challenges, as well as the expertise, resources and strength to help keep your operations running smoothly and your business resilient.

We offer commercial property protection for a wide variety of industries and businesses ranging from small to large to highly complex. We understand the evolving risks our customers face and offer solutions to address them. Our property insurance policies can be tailored to meet customers’ coverage needs by providing:

  • Coverage confidence
  • Built-in flexibility
  • Services that matter
  • National scale with local presence
What Is Business Property Insurance?

Business property insurance is coverage that can protect your company’s physical assets from unexpected events, including fires, windstorms, theft and vandalism. Physical assets covered by commercial property coverage could include the business property you own or rent, office equipment, furniture, fixtures, inventory and other items you count on to support your daily operations.

Through built-in loss prevention services, business property insurance can also deliver a competitive advantage by helping you identify and manage property-related risks specific to your company, allowing you to remain focused on your business. Eversify Insurance has expertise across many industries, helping companies identify and reduce property risks.

When an unexpected loss causes disruption or even temporarily shuts down your business, your ability to recover quickly is critical. Eversify Insurance commercial property insurance can provide the support and financial assistance needed to get your business back up and running.

Who Is Commercial Property Insurance Coverage Right For?

Commercial property insurance is for all businesses, especially those that have buildings, critical equipment and assets, or access to customers and suppliers. For more than 150 years, Eversify Insurance has been a commercial property and casualty insurance provider.

Read on to understand how our commercial property insurance can help your business stay resilient in times of loss and catastrophic events in our ever-changing world.

  • Small Business
  • Midsized Business
  • Large Business

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I buy property insurance?

Property insurance policies for small businesses may be purchased as a stand-alone or as part of a comprehensive Business Owner’s Policy that includes property and general liability coverage. Your insurance agent can help you customize your coverage to address the specific risks facing your business, including selecting the type of property insurance coverage you may need.

There are typically two types of coverage offered by insurance companies: replacement cost or actual cash value.

  • Replacement cost: Pays to repair or rebuild property with materials of the same or comparable quality.
  • Actual cash value: Pays the current value of the damaged property, and the cost to rebuild or replace property, generally replacement minus depreciation.
What if I don't own the building?

In many cases, business owners lease space to run their operations. If you fall into this category, check your lease to review your obligations in terms of insurance. In some cases, sole tenants will be responsible for insuring the building or must continue paying rent even if the space is destroyed. It’s a good idea to review the lease with your insurance agent to confirm that the insurance coverage you choose is sufficient and will protect you in the event of damage or loss of the property.

Is property insurance legally required?

Many types of business insurance are optional. However, while it may not be required by law, a property and casualty insurance policy is highly recommended for all business owners. Further, your landlord or lender may require you to carry property insurance to protect their investment.

What does commercial property insurance cover?

Commercial property insurance protects your company’s physical assets from many unforeseen events, such as fire, explosion, storms, theft and vandalism. Additional coverage is often also available for floods, earthquakes, equipment breakdown and other direct causes of loss to your business.

Why do I need commercial property insurance?

Accidents and unforeseen events happen and can cause potentially significant damage and disruption to your business. A commercial property insurance policy can help to provide financial assistance to help you recover quickly.

How much does commercial property insurance cost?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer because all businesses are different. Your cost will depend upon the specific details of your business and the level of protection you seek. Some of the factors that may influence your cost include the nature and size of your business, number and condition of your facilities, loss protection and prevention practices, etc. The best way to determine your cost is to ask your professional insurance representative for a quote.

Small Business Commercial Property Insurance

What Is Small Business Commercial Property Insurance?

Eversify Insurance small business commercial property insurance can help protect the business property you own, lease or rent, including assets like your buildings, equipment, furniture, fixtures and inventory. It can also help cover the costs to repair or replace stolen, damaged or destroyed property, including property and equipment that isn’t yours but is in the care or custody of your small business.

Who Is Small Business  Commercial Property Insurance Right For?

Commercial property insurance for small businesses is included in a Eversify Insurance Business Owner’s Policy (BOP). Our BOP is built to protect many types of small companies. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Commercial real estate 
  • Contractors
  • Financial services
  • Garages
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturers
  • Personal care services
  • Pet care services
  • Printers and publishers
  • Professional services
  • Religious and cultural organizations
  • Restaurant and food service
  • Retail
  • Service businesses
  • Technology services
  • Wholesalers and distributors

Eversify Insurance Deluxe® for Midsized Businesses

Eversify Insurance Deluxe® offers an integrated approach to packaging your business property insurance needs with a wide range of embedded coverages and built-in flexibility to reduce the need for add-on extensions and endorsements.

Planning for major business property-related setbacks can include conducting a regular Insurance to Value (ITV) assessment of the property used in your business operations. ITV is a valuation of the cost to replace insured property and helps to ensure your covered property is adequately protected.

Flexible Commercial Property Insurance for Large Businesses

Eversify Insurance offers tailored property protection solutions for high-value, complex risks across many industries. Our experienced National Property staff works closely with customers to develop a flexible policy that matches coverage needs. Our property specialists in Risk Control have the expertise to prevent or mitigate losses.

Customized Property Coverage®

Every business is unique. Count on Eversify Insurance to be your source for traditionally structured coverage as well as alternative solutions for complex coverage needs.

Global Property Coverage

For domestic companies with international exposures, Eversify Insurance provides global coverage in conjunction with our strategic alliance in the International Network of Insurance (INI), with the ability to service businesses in more than 150 countries.

Excess Property Market

Eversify Insurance offers excess capabilities typically attaching at $1,000,000 or greater.

Under Deductible Subrogation Services

The Under Deductible program from Eversify Insurance is designed to help commercial property insurance customers pursue reimbursement for damages when the loss falls below their property insurance policy deductible.

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