Insurance

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August 25, 2025

by an member from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, USA

For those who currently own and operate businesses: When you were starting out or later as you grew, how did you decide which insurance policies to get? Did you rely on a broker, follow what others in your industry carried, meet bank or lender requirements, or make your own assessment of risk? There are so many options like general liability, property, cyber, key man, and business interruption. It is not always clear which ones are essential and which ones can wait depending on the size of the business and the industry. I would like to hear how you approached this, what worked best, and what you might have done differently
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Reply by a professional
from University of Michigan in Detroit, MI, USA
Hi ^redacted‌, a good place to start is with the seller's insurance broker. They know the business and the industry. They're in the market of selling insurance, so will happily discuss your options. Armed with that knowledge, approach 2-3 other insurance brokers. Go from there. There is a chance that you don't get your insurance needs 100% dialed in from the start. That's okay. Err on the side of caution. As you learn more about the business / industry, you can adjust.
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Reply by a searcher
from University of Wisconsin in Hopkinton, MA, USA
As an operator, ^redacted‌ nailed it. Great advice here ^redacted‌.
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