What Businesses in Massachusetts Need a Pizzeria Policy?
Most pizza places in Massachusetts should consider having a pizzeria policy. Although many individual coverages in pizzeria policies can be found in other types of insurance policies, it’s pizzeria policies that normally have the best combination of coverage for pizza places.
What Coverages Are Included in Pizzeria Policies?
Since pizza places frequently adjust their policy’s coverages, the exact protections included in pizzeria policies can vary. Nonetheless, there are many coverages that policies often make available as standard or optional protections. Some of these are:
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General Liability Coverage, which may protect against common accidents and some liability suits
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Commercial Building Coverage, which may protect a building that a pizzeria owns
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Contents Coverage, which may protect a pizzeria’s freezers, refrigerators, fryers, ovens and other equipment against certain perils
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Equipment Breakdown Coverage, which may protect a pizzeria’s equipment against unexpected malfunctions
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Food Contamination Coverage, which may protect perishable ingredients from spoilage during covered incidents
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Product Liability Coverage, which may protect against lawsuits arising from a foodborne illness that’s spread by a pizzeria
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Pizza Delivery Insurance, which may be necessary if a pizzeria offers delivery
In addition to these, there are many other coverages that pizza places might want. Pizzerias should talk with an insurance agent who specializes in this type of insurance to learn more about what coverages are available and which ones make sense given a pizzeria’s specific situation.
What is Hired and Non-Owned Auto Coverage?
Hired and non-owned auto coverage is a form of commercial insurance that’s commonly purchased by businesses which use vehicles for work purposes but don’t actually own those vehicles. The coverage generally provides liability protection for a business while not-company-owned vehicles are being driven for work.
Many pizzerias get this coverage because their employees use personal vehicles to make deliveries. Pizzerias that do own their own commercial vehicles often need more comprehensive commercial auto coverage.
How Are Pizzeria Policies’ Premiums Calculated?
Insurance companies consider many different factors when calculating premiums for pizzeria policies. Some of the items that might influence a policy’s cost include:
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Where a pizzeria is located
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How much business a pizzeria does
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Whether a pizzeria has previously filed insurance claims
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What coverages and limits a pizzeria selects
An independent insurance agent can help pizzerias find out how much different policies would cost them. Unlike captive agents, independent ones are able to request quotes from multiple insurance companies and help pizzerias select the best option.
How Can Pizza Places in Massachusetts Find Pizzeria Insurance?
For help finding pizzeria insurance, contact the independent insurance agents at The Feingold Companies. Our agents have assisted many Massachusetts pizza places with their insurance coverage needs, and we’re ready to help your establishment find a policy too.
