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Business Resilience · Authority Guide

Commercial Property Coverage Essentials

Commercial property covers the physical assets of the business. Underinsurance is common — businesses grow and policies don't.

In this guide

  1. 1 · Executive summary
  2. 2 · Key takeaways
  3. 3 · Key strategies
  4. 4 · Pro-tips checklist
  5. 5 · FAQ
  6. 6 · Related guides & tools

Executive summary

Commercial property covers the physical assets of the business. Underinsurance is common — businesses grow and policies don't.

  • Replacement cost vs actual cash value
  • Business personal property (contents)
  • Equipment breakdown rider

Key takeaways

  • Replacement cost vs actual cash value
  • Business personal property (contents)
  • Equipment breakdown rider
  • Inland marine for off-premises equipment

Key strategies

  1. Strategy 1

    Replacement cost vs actual cash value

  2. Strategy 2

    Business personal property (contents)

  3. Strategy 3

    Equipment breakdown rider

  4. Strategy 4

    Inland marine for off-premises equipment

Pro-tips checklist

  • Re-appraise every 2 years
  • Document inventory with photos + receipts

FAQ

What's the difference between commercial property and homeowners?

Commercial property is broader on contents and equipment but typically narrower on water and natural perils.