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Business insurance for new businesses

Online quotes in minutes, with certificates you can send a client the same day.

NEXT Insurance

Buy general liability or workers' comp online and get your certificate instantly.

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Hiscox

Online general and professional liability for small businesses and consultants.

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Thimble

Liability coverage by the job, month or year for cleaners, landscapers and handymen.

By the job, month or year
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Insureon

One application, quotes from several carriers, and licensed agents to help you choose.

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Simply Business

Compare small business insurance quotes from several carriers in one form.

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How to choose

Start with what clients and landlords ask for, usually general liability with a certificate. Compare at least two quotes, and add workers' comp before your first hire.

Listed in no particular order. Prices are the companies' own published starting prices, checked October 2026; confirm on their site. Some links are partner links and we may earn a fee if you sign up, at no cost to you.