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BUSINESS OWNER’S POLICY

Protecting Small Business is a Big Deal

Business owners have constant demands vying for their time and attention. Insurance doesn’t have to be one of them. With fewer parts than a commercial lines package, Central’s Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) streamlines the quoting process, making it quick and easy to quote, bind, and service eligible small businesses.

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Construction

Drywall

Electrical Work

Heating & A/C 

Masonry

Plumbing

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SERVICE

Barbershops & Hair Salons  

Call Centers

Funeral Homes

Laundry & Dry Cleaning

Locksmiths

Nail Salons 

Printing

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OFFICE

Accounting

Advertising Agencies

Engineers

Law Offices

Medical Offices

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Mercantile

AC Equipment

Bakeries

Electronics

Florists

Hardware Stores

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Wholesale

Wholesale operations specializing in distribution across different industries

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Construction

Drywall

Electrical Work

Heating & A/C 

Masonry

Plumbing

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SERVICE

Barbershops & Hair Salons  

Call Centers 

Funeral Homes

Laundry & Dry Cleaning

Locksmiths

Nail Salons 

Printing

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OFFICE

Accounting

Advertising Agencies

Engineers

Law Offices

Medical Offices

Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sittam rem aperiam, eaque.

Mercantile

AC Equipment

Bakeries

Electronics

Florists

Hardware Stores

Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sittam rem aperiam, eaque.

Wholesale

Wholesale operations specializing in distribution across different industries

Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sittam rem aperiam, eaque.

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workers' compensation

Better Rates,

Complete Coverage

Writing Workers’ Compensation on Central's Business Owner’s Policy is easier than ever. With more competitive rates and support from our specialized small business team, we’re helping you grow your book and place full accounts with confidence.

HOW TO QUOTE

Small business owners juggle countless priorities. Protecting their business shouldn’t be complicated. Central’s BOP quoting process makes it quick and easy to find the right coverage for your clients. Check out the video below to see how it works.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

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Better Rates,

Complete Coverage

Writing Workers’ Compensation on Central's Business Owner’s Policy is easier than ever. With more competitive rates and support from our specialized small business team, we’re helping you grow your book and place full accounts with confidence.

24/7

NURSE HOTLINE

Central’s Nurse Hotline offers immediate triage and streamlined workplace injury reporting 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The hotline connects employees and employers with a registered nurse who can assess employee injuries and provide medical guidance, as well as walk employers through the Workers’ Compensation claims process. 

Return-to-Work

SERVICES

This program supports employee well-being and business continuity by coordinating modified duties and clear recovery plans. Central’s Claims department and risk management team will work with you and your injured employee to facilitate a cost-effective, prompt return-to-work plan.

Loss Control

SUPPORT

Central’s loss control team works with small businesses to assess hazards and opportunities to support employee safety and well-being. Benefits include employee safety training, safety program support, incident response planning, and incident recordkeeping guidance.  

APPETITE

Find the Perfect Fit for Your Client’s Small Business

From florists to barbers and locksmiths to lawn care, the BOP covers a wide range of small businesses. The BOP has the following eligibility guidelines. Consider our CLP policy for any risk that falls outside of these guidelines.

≤ 35,000 square feet

≤ $6M sales per location

≤ $1M contractor payroll

Now BOP-Eligible  

Barbershops, Hair Salons, and Nail Salons

Our Ideal Account Characteristics

Experienced ownership 

Facility and staff have appropriate licenses, training, and certifications

Services limited to hair and nails; avoid operations involving hair transplants, weight loss programs, chemical peels, electrolysis, microneedling, permanent makeup, microdermabrasion, etc.  

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Classes We Avoid

Business Owner's Policy

Coverage Highlights

Central’s BOP packages a broad range of property and liability protection with the small business owners’ unique needs in mind. In addition to the BOP’s core property and liability coverages, optional coverages provide an added layer of protection.

Employment Benefits

Property

Liability

Work Comp

Employment Benefits Liability

Protects small business owners against claims alleging errors or omissions in managing employee benefits.

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BUSINESS OWNER'S PROPERTY PLUS

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CONTRACTOR'S INSTALLATION COVERAGE

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EQUIPMENT BREAKDOWN

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TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

PRODUCT COMPARISON

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Compare Coverages

Your client has a small business. We have coverage for it. Click below to explore how BOP compares to other coverages.

"We developed a BOP product based on three core principles: ease of doing business, speed to market, and coverage tailored to small business owners.”

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James Barto

Vice President – Commercial Lines

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Why Central

Central's commitment to ease of doing business ensures you can quickly and easily find the right insurance for your small business clients. Our packaged, comprehensive coverage options are designed to protect what policyholders value most: their business and future.

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