John McCormick

2 weeks ago | insurance.com | Elizabeth Rivelli |John McCormick |John Mccormick

The name "inland marine insurance” can be confusing. Put simply, inland marine insurance covers your business equipment and tools while they’re being moved in a truck or train. It also covers items that are being temporarily stored in an off-premise location away from your normal place of business. Inland marine insurance is derived from marine insurance, which covers business equipment during transport over water. The “inland” term refers to transport over land (train and truck).

3 weeks ago | insurance.com | Scott Nyerges |John McCormick |John Mccormick

Tools and equipment insurance, also known as equipment floater or contractor’s equipment insurance, is a form of insurance that covers business property while being transported, used or stored at a location other than your fixed company address. As the name suggests, this type of small business insurance is intended for contractors, tradespeople, technicians and others who work on-site.

3 weeks ago | insurance.com | Kat Tretina |John McCormick |John Mccormick

As a small business owner, keeping your business running is no small feat — especially if you rely on vehicles. Whether you're delivering pastries or hauling tools to a job site, your business needs commercial auto insurance. Commercial auto policies can range from a few hundred dollars to $1,000 or more per month, depending on the vehicles you need to insure, your coverage limits and what types of insurance you choose. Prices also vary greatly by location and business type.

3 weeks ago | insurance.com | Amy Beardsley |John McCormick |John Mccormick

There’s no single “right” way to get commercial auto insurance quotes. You can go directly to the insurance company to get a quote. Insurance.com has a list of the top 10 commercial auto insurers, and many, such as Progressive, The Hartford and Next Insurance, offer quotes online. You also can call to get a quote over the phone. Comparison websites, such as Insurance.com, can also do a lot of the work for you. Look for platforms that specialize in small business insurance.

1 month ago | insurance.com | Elizabeth Rivelli |John McCormick |John Mccormick

Offers industry-specific coverage packagesHas fewer complaints than many competitorsProvides a set of tools and other resources for small businessesHas the highest possible financial stability ratingOffers a broad range of coverage optionsProvides coverage in all 50 statesLiberty Mutual is the fourth-largest commercial auto insurer, with 3.8% of the market, according to a March 2025 report from the NAIC. Berkshire Hathaway is the fifth-largest, with 3.7% of the market.