How Can Commercial Insurance Tie Into Estate Planning

Commercial insurance for your Burlingame, CA business protects your business and can also help you retain your personal wealth. Lawsuits and other risks associated with running a business can result in significant financial risk. That’s why it’s important to create a buffer for your personal assets, such as your home and savings.

It also ties into estate planning and lets you protect your loved ones from any legal or financial matters related to the business after you’re gone. Including commercial insurance as part of an estate plan ensures that your estate retains the financial resources for their long-term expenses. 

What is Commercial Insurance?

A Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy shields your business from financial loss if you are held liable for personal injury, property damage, or advertising as a result of regular business operations by you or your employees. Having this insurance in place lets your family maintain their lifestyle during the transition of a business. Your Commercial One Insurance Service agent can help you plan your commercial coverage to ensure you won’t have to dip into personal resources due to business liability.

Maintaining Your Family’s Lifestyle

Ideally, you want to leave behind sufficient funds for your spouse and kids for living expenses, college, and other obligations. That won’t be possible if your business doesn’t have sufficient coverage and you experience a financial loss that affects your personal assets.

Transitioning a Business

A comprehension commercial insurance plan can cover events like the sudden death of a partner or co-owner. You can name a successor to take over your business interests and help protect both your family and your business partners.

If you have any questions about commercial insurance for your Burlingame, CA business, stop by or call Commercial One Insurance Service today.