As the lines between the workplace and home continue to blur, it’s crucial to understand the need for separate insurance coverage for home-based businesses. While most people understand the importance of keeping their home and business finances separate, the same isn’t always true for their insurance policies. If you live in or near Laurel, MD, consider the Mid Atlantic Insurance Financial team to create your home and business insurance plan.

Work-from-Home and Insurance

Although home-based businesses vary greatly, nearly every one requires office electronics and furniture. Many also need supplies, inventory, tools, and storage space. As your business grows, so does the value of these materials and the need to protect them financially. This growth also brings other business insurance requirements.

Home insurance protects personal assets, not business assets. Most home policies only cover $2,500 in business assets. If the business assets in your home exceed $2,500, you need commercial insurance to safeguard them, and you likely have other commercial insurance needs.

Small home businesses can add a rider to the home policy, doubling the business asset coverage to $5,000. If you have more assets or professional, business liability, or other commercial insurance needs, you must take additional steps.

Companies with less than $250,000 in revenue can obtain in-home business insurance covering property, liability, and other commercial insurance elements. A Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) is suitable for many businesses with $250,000+ in revenue and can include Workers’ Compensation and other coverage.

Working with Mid Atlantic Insurance Financial

The Mid Atlantic Insurance Financial team serves homeowners and businesses in the Laurel, MD area. We can help create an insurance plan that meets your needs. Call (301) 604-4444 today to schedule an appointment.