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IOWA BUSINESS INSURANCE

Get a commercial insurance policy tailored to your unique business needs from Selective and your independent agent.

Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, Iowa has a diverse economic landscape that includes construction, manufacturing, technology, and real estate.

Wherever you operate in Iowa, safeguarding your business against general and industry-specific risks with comprehensive coverage is crucial.

With trusted agency partners across the state, from metropolitan areas like Cedar Rapids to the cultural centers in cities like Iowa City, you can depend on Selective to tailor a business insurance policy that caters to your unique business needs.

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Businesses We Insure in Iowa

At Selective, we offer commercial insurance to over 400 types of businesses. Alongside our independent agency partners, we are proud to serve Iowa businesses of almost any size, including, but not limited to:

Contractors – general contractors (residential and commercial), electrical, carpentry, water and sewer, street and road, excavating and grading, masonry and stone setting
Builders Risk – scaffolding, falsework, construction forms, foundations, paving, curbing, fencing, retaining walls, outdoor fixtures
Manufacturers and Wholesalers – wholesale durables, industrial machinery, furniture and fixtures, rubber and plastics, apparel
Professional Offices – law firms, advertising agencies, medical offices, real estate agencies, architects, accounting firms
Mercantile Services – retail food, retail goods, public golf courses
Auto Services – including repair shops and body shops
Consumer Assistance Programs – social services, municipalities, fire departments

Don't see your profession or want more information? Find a local independent agent in Iowa for answers and a business insurance quote.

Iowa Business Insurance from Selective

Selective and your independent agent can help you reduce risk and protect your business by customizing a business insurance solution tailored to you.

Business Interruption

Business interruption insurance helps protect your company against income loss in case of a covered incident that forces you to suspend business operations. This type of insurance also assists with rent or lease payments, relocation costs, employee wages, taxes, and loan payments until your business can reopen.

Business interruption insurance does not usually cover damages or losses from flooding, earthquakes, mudslides, and other natural disasters. However, there are additional coverages you can purchase to help protect against these risks.

Business liability insurance in Iowa can help protect your company from liability claims, including allegations of third-party property damage, bodily injury, false arrest, reputational damage, and more. In addition to providing financial protection, commercial general liability insurance may help pay for legal fees related to lawsuits against your company and medical costs if someone sustains a bodily injury on your business property.

Commercial property insurance can help protect your physical assets, including furniture, inventory, and business equipment. It may also pay for repair or replacement costs in the event of losses due to fires, vandalism, or other covered risks that may damage your insured building or its contents.

Ensuring the safety and security of your assets is crucial for any company, as is keeping your business running after a loss, so talk to your independent agent about Iowa business insurance from Selective.

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Additional Coverages for Iowa Businesses

Selective offers a variety of insurance coverages and enhancements in Iowa that can help address specific risks in your business, including:

Workers Compensation can help pay for medical treatment, rehabilitation, lost wages, and disability benefits if an employee has a work-related injury or illness. It can also help protect you as a business owner by helping pay for legal costs if an injured worker sues your business.
Commercial Flood Insurance in Missouri helps protect your physical buildings or structures from flood-related losses, including damage to the foundation, walls, HVAC, wiring, and more. It can also protect you if there is a loss of contents, including furniture, equipment, inventory, and more.
Product Recall Coverage can help your business navigate product recalls, minimize financial losses, and pay for covered expenses such as hiring temporary employees or product disposal.
Management Liability Insurance is a suite of coverages that can help protect your business from financial losses not typically covered under standard commercial general liability policies. MLI coverages include Directors and Officers (D&O), Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI), and Fiduciary Liability (FLI).
Commercial Auto Insurance can help protect your company vehicles and drivers on and off the road. It may also help pay for medical bills if you, your employees, or passengers are injured in an accident in which your company is at fault.

Cyber Liability Insurance for Iowa Businesses

Cyberattacks are a growing risk that all Iowa businesses should prepare for. Selective's Cyber Liability Insurance can help protect your business against losses related to cybercrime.

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Cyber Liability Insurance for Iowa Businesses

Get a Business Owners Policy in Iowa

A Business Owners Policy (BOP) is a practical insurance solution that can help protect your business's assets against losses caused by property damage, lawsuits, or other accidents. Instead of purchasing separate policies for property, liability, and business income insurance, a BOP conveniently bundles these basic coverages into a single, budget-friendly insurance policy.

Your independent Iowa Insurance agent can help you decide if a Business Owners Policy meets your needs.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT IOWA BUSINESS INSURANCE

How Much Does Business Insurance Cost in Iowa?

The cost of commercial insurance varies from business to business in Iowa. Factors that can affect your cost include (but are not limited to) the number of employees, location, payroll, and the types of vehicles you own. Your local independent insurance agent can help you assess your risks and customize a commercial insurance policy to match.

Is Workers Compensation Insurance Mandatory for Employers in Iowa?

Businesses in Iowa must carry worker's compensation insurance if they employ one or more full-time, part-time, seasonal, or occasional workers. Without workers' compensation insurance, you may be held liable for all benefits provided under Iowa law if an employee gets injured or becomes ill on your premises. A worker's compensation policy may also provide injured workers with a portion of lost wages if they take time off to recover.