Alabama Business Insurance

Customized protection for your Alabama business

As an Alabama business owner, you should consider several types of business insurance to protect against a wide range of risks related to your daily operations, employees and business property. Choosing to run a business without insurance might result in managing costly lawsuits and recovery expenses on your own.

In 2022, private sector businesses accounted for over 89% of Alabama’s 37,300 non-fatal workplace injuries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Incidents like these can disrupt your business operations and add unnecessary financial stress. Insurance helps minimize these problems.

Shop for general liability, a business owners policy (BOP), workers’ compensation and more through the Progressive Advantage^® Business Program. Our licensed specialists can help customize an Alabama business insurance policy to your needs.

Types of AL business insurance

General Liability

This is the most common business insurance coverage, and nearly all businesses in Alabama should have it. It protects against third-party bodily injury and property damage, as well as personal and advertising injury.

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Commercial Auto

Commercial auto provides liability and physical damage coverage for your business vehicles. Most personal auto policies don’t cover vehicles used for business, which includes transporting supplies or traveling between job sites.

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Workers' Compensation

Businesses in Alabama are required to have workers' comp insurance if they have five or more employees. Workers’ compensation insurance helps pay for expenses related to employees becoming injured or ill while working for you.

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Business Owners Policy (BOP)

A BOP combines property and liability coverage into one easy-to-manage policy. It’s a great option for small to medium-sized businesses that rent or own commercial property, such as a storefront, warehouse or office building.

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Professional Liability

Alabama businesses that offer professional services should consider this coverage. It protects businesses from claims of professional negligence, both actual or alleged, and helps pay for defense costs. It’s also known as errors and omissions insurance (E&O).

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Cyber Insurance

This protects against incidents like data breaches and cyber attacks. It includes first-party and third-party protection for things like investigative services, data recovery and legal costs. Businesses that store or manage customer data, like credit card information, typically need this coverage.

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How much does business insurance cost in Alabama?

The cost of an Alabama business insurance policy depends on several factors, including your coverage needs, industry, location and size. For example, a business located near the coast in Mobile can expect a different rate than a business located inland in Birmingham.

The most influential of these factors is your profession. Businesses are typically rated on the risks associated with their industry and the type of work that’s done. Tree trimmers, manufacturers and general contractors are considered high-risk and will likely pay more for coverage.

Learn more about the factors that influence business insurance rates. You can also get a quote online to find out what you’ll pay for your unique situation.

Alabama business insurance requirements

Alabama’s workers’ compensation law requires businesses that regularly employ five or more people to carry workers’ comp insurance. Employers of domestic employees, farm laborers and casual employees are exempt, but can choose to be covered by the provisions of the law.

Employers can get workers’ comp by purchasing coverage through an insurance carrier, joining a group self-insurance fund or qualifying to be self-insured.

While other types of business insurance aren’t legally required in Alabama, you probably should have some coverage to protect you from unexpected accidents and mishaps. Business partners and prospective clients usually require you to have coverage as part of their contracts.

Resources for Alabama small business owners:

Workers’ Compensation Information (Alabama Department of Labor)
2023 Alabama Small Business Profile (U.S. Small Business Administration)
2020 Alabama Workplace Injury Data (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Alabama professions we insure

We help small business owners from a wide variety of industries, including these common professions:

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Why choose Progressive?

Options

We can help you secure coverage at any stage of your business’s development with the flexibility to adjust your policy as your business changes. Our agents will work with you to make sure you’re getting protection that meets both your needs and budget.
Experts

As the #1 commercial auto insurer in America^*, you can trust us with all your business insurance needs. Our team of specially trained, in-house agents can assist you every step of the way to make sure you’re getting the best coverage for your business.
Convenience

There are several ways to get a quote, whether you need a single Alabama policy or a combination of business insurance coverages. Simply start a quote online or call us to speak with an agent.