Business insurance in Canada

Coverage shaped around how your business actually operates.

One lawsuit can undo years of building your business.

Whether it's a customer injury, a client dispute over your advice, or a fire that shuts your doors for months, business insurance is what keeps a single bad day from becoming the end of your business.

Tell us what you need and we'll connect you with a licensed insurance advisor. Talking to an advisor carries no obligation.

Before you ask

Common questions

What does business insurance usually cover?

Common parts include property (your premises, equipment and stock), liability (injury or damage you cause to others) and business interruption (lost income after a covered loss). Which parts you need depends on what your business does.

What is the difference between general liability and professional liability?

Commercial general liability covers injury or property damage to other people connected to your business. Professional liability, sometimes called errors and omissions, covers claims that your advice or services caused a client a financial loss.

Does my home insurance cover my home-based business?

Often only in a very limited way, if at all. Many policies cover little or nothing for business equipment, clients or income. Ask your insurer or an advisor what applies before you rely on it.

What does cyber insurance cover?

Cyber policies can help with costs after a data breach or cyberattack, such as restoring data, notifying customers, legal costs and sometimes lost income. What is covered, and the limits, vary by policy.

What affects the cost of business insurance?

The kind of work you do, your revenue and payroll, your claims history, the value of what you're protecting, and the limits and deductibles you choose. Insurers usually need a detailed picture of the business to price it.

Rules differ by province

Pick your province or territory for a plain-language overview of how insurance works there.