Monday, December 10, 2012

How to Buy Business Liability Insurance On-Line - The First of a Three-Part Guide


Whether you operate an existing business and would like to change policies, or you are an aspiring small business owner buying insurance policy coverage the very first time, finding general liability insurance quotes for one's business has never been easier than it is today. Because of the internet, it is possible to simultaneously compare quotes from a large number of insurance providers, consequently ensuring yourself of locating the overall-cheapest monthly premiums on the protection you want. Such freedom is available via the internet, yet shopping in this manner does offer its own unique set of problems.

Fortunately, by using a comparatively-straightforward procedure, you can find the competitive insurance quotes you want, for the perfect amount of coverage, without encountering many of the pitfalls frequently encountered while shopping on the web. This article is the first in a series of three that will guide you through this step-by-step process, and help you to join the group of small business owners who have saved cash and upgraded their coverage through purchasing liability insurance on the net.

A Couple Of Thoughts on Insurance Agents and Brokers

Because of the general complexity of many business liability policies, it can be hard for the common buyer to properly determine all of the liabilities connected to his business, and recognize an insurance plan that sufficiently insures those threats. This fact causes many independent shoppers to over-insure their enterprise (and in so doing, spend far more in premiums than is necessary) or, worse still, under-insure their company and buy insurance policies with potentially-devastating gaps in coverage.

Therefore, it is strongly recommended that anyone who is looking for general liability insurance on-line talk to an insurance agent or broker who specializes in their particular industry prior to choosing a policy. This easy step guarantees that the right coverage for your business' existing, and long-term needs is covered in the plan. Luckily, the vast majority of web-based insurance companies employ professional agents who match this description and are available to work with you during the quoting process.

Getting Ready to Request Liability Insurance Quotes

In order to use your time efficiently, and get the best results while looking on-line for general liability insurance, you will want to do a little homework upfront. Since the key element to accurately comparing quotes from multiple insurance providers is to be certain that you're comparing "oranges to oranges", so to speak, you'll want to start your search process by listing out the many specifics about your business that'll be requested for each quote. Referring to this information will assure that each quote will be for the same varieties of coverage in the same quantities.

A listing of the particulars generally required by insurance companies follows. To assure that your quotes are for the right type of coverage and limits, it's crucial for you to give this information in as accurate, and comprehensive a manner as is possible.

• The kind of business you operate

• Where your business is located

• Your company's latest and projected revenues and payrolls

• The present and expected number of employees in your company

• Your business' past claims and losses record (if relevant)

• Specific information on your business' existing insurance coverage (if relevant)

• Your individual identification, including Social Security or Federal Tax ID number

Asking for General Liability Quotes

After you have finished the list of prerequisite specifics required to get your quotes, it is highly recommended that you target three-to-four different on-line insurance companies or comparison sites to start your search process. This will be a manageable number of quotes to request, while also a significant enough variety to give you a fair idea of the range of rates that are available.

The next step will be filling-out the on-line, request-for-quote forms, and sending them to each company. Anticipate being contacted via e-mail concerning questions the insurers may have and, as stated earlier, be sure to respond to these inquiries as completely and accurately as you can. You should start receiving your quotes to compare soon afterward.

Next Up in This Series of Articles - Comparing GLI Quotes...

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