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Comparing Commercial and Business Insurance Policies: The Benefits and Disadvantages in 2020

8/20/2020

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People use the terms commercial and business insurance policies, most of the time, interchangeably. However, there are distinct differences that you need to know if you want to get any of the two specific kinds of insurance plans.
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These two also come with different sets of benefits and disadvantages that are worth noting. For discussion, we will use commercial and business auto insurance policies. If you want to learn more, please do not hesitate to continue reading.
The Advantages
  • Covers Damage to the Car and Driver
    Both commercial and business auto insurance policies cover the same essential points. They both include damages to the driver and the car as well.
  • Protects the Products as Well
    It also protects the products that happen to be inside the vehicle at the time of the accident. Don't hesitate to consult your local insurance agency for more information on business and commercial insurance coverage.

The Disadvantages
  • Precision
    Commercial and business auto insurance policies tend to be more precise when it comes to coverage. For example, it only covers the company driver named in the insurance policy. If the commercial vehicle is driven by another driver and gets into an accident, the company will be liable for covering the new driver's financial needs in case of physical injury.

  • The Need for Additional Insurance Policies
    Moreover, if another driver damages the company car during a collision, it won't be covered by the commercial or business insurance policy. Make sure to get additional liability insurance policies to have more coverage.

  • Price
    Commercial and business insurance is also far more expensive than personal auto insurance. The policy works under the assumption that owners use private vehicles less than retail or business vehicles.

  • Separate Applications are Needed
    You also have to obtain each policy separately. At this point, the distinct differences between commercial and business insurance come into play. Because the former has to do with specialized tasks on the road, such as delivering cement or other construction materials or products, you will have to obtain the different insurance policies.

    Business auto insurance policies will cover vehicles used for official capacities such as traveling for meetings and transactions.

Conclusion
These are some of the distinct advantages and disadvantages of both business and commercial insurance policies. By knowing these specific points, you will be able to use your plans to the fullest without hesitation.

At Black and Associates Insurance, we put our clients first by offering them policies that they can afford. Having insurance is a necessity nowadays and we're here to help you out. Learn more about our products and services by calling our agency at (509) 464-0058. You can also request a free quote by CLICKING HERE.
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Adam Golightly link
4/28/2021 12:51:08 pm

I can see how a business could really benefit from getting the right insurance in order to protect its employees. Making sure that they can get some help from a professional could allow them to have the right coverage. It was interesting to learn about how they can protect employees in case of a car accident, and all of the items in the car.

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