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Tailored liability insurance for farmers markets
Whether you sell fresh vegetables, arts and crafts, or baked goods, having the right insurance helps protect your business and gives you peace of mind. Farmers market insurance can be customized to cover the unique risks vendors face, so you can focus on what you do best: serving your community.
What is farmers market insurance?
Farmers market vendor insurance is a type of business coverage tailored to organizations and individuals who sell at local markets.
Depending on your goods and how your business works, a farmers market policy can cover things like your food, products, booth, tools, payment system, rental space, and even vehicles. If you have employees, your policy should also include coverage to protect them from workplace injuries.
Progressive Commercial offers customized farmers market insurance for businesses of all sizes and types. Start an online quote or contact our knowledgeable specialists to find the coverage you need.
Why farmers market insurance is important
Farmers markets are full of energy, with many different businesses offering their wares. But with so much variety and activity, there's also a mix of risks. Insurance for market vendors provides financial protection in case of accidents and other unexpected events, helping you run your booth with confidence.
For example, say you're selling hot cider, and someone spills a cup and burns their arm. Your farmers market liability insurance could pay for their medical care, so you don't have to cover the cost alone. If the injured customer sues, insurance can also help with your legal defense.
You can expand your farmers market insurance with additional protections for your business vehicle and things like food contamination or spoilage.
Do I need insurance to sell at a farmers market?
It depends. Some organizers and venues ask vendors to have insurance before they can join a market. This is usually liability insurance. If you're legally or contractually required to have coverage, Progressive Commercial makes it easy to get a certificate of insurance (COI), which shows you have the protection you need.
Who needs farmers market insurance?
Farmers markets gather a wide variety of local businesses in one place. This kind of tailored insurance can be a good fit for:
- Fresh produce vendors
- Cheese shops
- Artists
- Handicraft vendors
- Gourmet food stalls
- Flower booths
- Jam and other artisanal food makers
- Live plant vendors
Whether you're a single craftsperson with a sole proprietorship, an LLC with multiple staff, a startup with an innovative new product, or a larger company, Progressive Commercial can connect you with a policy that's just right.
Types of farmers market insurance for vendors
Farmers market vendors can benefit from liability and property insurance, and most businesses should consider additional coverages for enhanced protection. You can personalize your policy with the options below.
General liability (GL)
General liability insurance for farmers market vendors protects you if someone gets hurt or their property is damaged because of your business. Learn more about the benefits of general liability insurance and how much GL coverage costs.
Example: If a customer trips over a display or you accidentally damage another vendor's setup, GL coverage can help pay for medical bills or repair costs.
Business owners policy (BOP)
A BOP helps your business by combining two essential coverages, liability and commercial property insurance. It covers things like injuries to other people and damage to property, whether it's yours or someone else's. It's flexible, too. You can tailor a BOP with additional coverages, like food spoilage and equipment breakdown, to create affordable, wide-ranging protection.
Example: You make and sell sandwiches at the farmers market. One day, a windstorm knocks over a tree as you're loading your truck at headquarters, damaging your grill. Commercial property coverage on your BOP can pay to repair or replace your broken equipment.
Commercial auto
If you bring your goods or produce to market in a vehicle you use for business, you'll want the protection of commercial auto insurance. You can get commercial auto for cars, food trucks, and even specialty refrigerated vehicles.
Example: Let's say you're driving a pickup truck to market and get in a car accident on the way. Depending on your commercial auto coverages and who's at fault, your policy might help pay for damage to both vehicles.
Workers' compensation
Workers' compensation helps pay for medical bills and lost wages if your employees get hurt or sick because of their job. It can also protect you from lawsuits over workplace injuries. In most areas, state workers' comp laws require coverage for all businesses with staff. The cost of workers' comp depends on factors like number of employees and payroll.
Example: While packing up at the end of the day, an employee gets hurt lifting equipment into the truck. Workers' comp can pay for their medical bills and help cover lost wages until they return to work.
Food spoilage insurance for farmers market vendors
If you sell fresh goods at the market, consider adding food spoilage coverage to your business owners policy. It'll reduce losses if your products go bad because of covered events, like a weather-related power outage. It can also protect you against contamination if there's a foodborne illness outbreak.
Farmers market insurance cost
Farmers market vendor insurance costs depend on many factors, especially the coverages you need. Not every vendor will pay the same premium or need the same level of protection.
For example, a jewelry maker who drives to the market in a personal car won't have the same business insurance cost as a meat vendor whose policy includes the cost of commercial auto insurance for a refrigerated truck.
Other common factors that affect your insurance rate include:
- Location
- Number of employees
- Product and industry
- Coverage limits
- Special equipment you use
- Claims history
- Vehicle type
- Driving history
Farmers market vendor insurance through Progressive Commercial
Progressive Commercial is here for your small business. We offer flexible, tailored business insurance policies that allow you to get the protection and support you need without paying for what you don't.
Get a free online quote today or talk to our business insurance experts to get personalized coverage for your farmers market business.
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