What types of insurance do delis need?

These policies provide coverage for the most common risks delis face.

Business owner’s policy

This policy bundles property insurance and general liability insurance under one plan. It’s one of the most popular and cost-effective options for a deli.

BEST FOR

  • Customer injuries

  • Damaged business property

  • Business interruption incidents

Workers’ compensation insurance

Workers’ comp is required in almost every state for delis with employees. It can help cover medical fees and lost wages for work-related injuries and illnesses.

BEST FOR

Employee medical expenses

Missed wages

Legal costs

Liquor liability insurance

This policy covers legal fees, property damage, and medical costs if alcohol is served or sold at a deli to a visibly intoxicated person who then harms others.

BEST FOR

  • Injuries caused by intoxicated customers

  • Property damage caused by intoxicated customers

  • Legal defense costs

General liability insurance

This policy covers common risks at your deli, including customer injuries, customer property damage, and advertising injuries. It’s required for most commercial leases.

BEST FOR

  •    Slip-and-fall accidents

  •    Damaged customer property

  •   Libel or slander lawsuits

How much does insurance cost for delis?

Several factors will have an impact on insurance costs, including:

Deli equipment and property

Services offered by your deli

Revenue

Location

Number of employees

Why do delis need insurance?

In engineering, one small mistake can cause a project to veer off course, resulting in delays or other serious issues. Other risks include client injuries at your office, or employee injuries at a job site. Engineer liability insurance, ,workers' compensation, and other policies provide the protection engineers need against client lawsuits, medical bills, and more.