Commercial Insurance for Florida Businesses

The right business coverage from several insurance companies, explained in plain terms by a local team.

What we help with

Liability and property

General liability, commercial property, or both together in a business owners policy (BOP).

Auto and workers' comp

Commercial auto for vehicles your business uses, and workers' comp for your employees.

Professional and cyber

Errors and omissions for advice-based businesses, and cyber coverage for data breaches and ransomware.

Umbrella and nonprofit D&O

Extra liability limits over your other policies, and directors and officers coverage for nonprofit boards.

Get a commercial insurance review

Send us your current policies or tell us about your business, and we'll show you where you stand and what your options are.

Brightway Insurance – The Martin Agency, a Martin Risk Partners company

101 N. Monroe St., Suite 800, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Phone: 850-407-7828

BrightwayMartin.com

Frequently asked questions

Have another question? Call us at 850-407-7828.

It depends on your industry, payroll, revenue, location, property values, claims history and the limits you choose. Two businesses of the same size can pay very different amounts. The honest answer comes from a quote, and we'll compare several insurance companies to find a good fit. We'll also point out where a higher deductible, a bundled policy or a change in limits could save money without leaving a gap.

Most Florida businesses with employees do. In construction the requirement generally starts with your first employee, and in most other industries it generally starts at four employees. Ask us about your situation, since the rules for owners and subcontractors have their own details.

A BOP bundles general liability and commercial property into one policy, often with business income coverage included. It's usually a cost-effective starting point for small offices, shops and similar businesses.

If you store client information, take card payments or rely on email and computers to run the business, a breach or ransomware attack can be expensive. Cyber insurance helps pay for recovery, notification and related costs. We can show you what a policy would cover before you decide.

Directors and officers coverage protects board members and the organization if they're sued over decisions they made as a board. Many volunteers won't serve without it, and some grants or contracts may ask for it.

Once a policy is in place, we can usually issue certificates quickly. If a landlord, general contractor or client needs specific wording or additional insureds, send us their requirements and we'll get it right the first time.

More detail

What insurance does a small business need in Florida?

Most start with general liability and property, often combined in a business owners policy. If you have employees, vehicles or give professional advice, workers' comp, commercial auto and E&O usually come next. Landlords and lenders may also require certain limits, so bring your lease or loan terms when we talk.

Who do you insure?

We work with contractors, real estate owners and investors, restaurants, professional offices and nonprofits, along with many other local businesses. Each has different risks, and we compare options from several insurance companies to fit yours.

Can you handle employee benefits too?

Yes. The Martin Agency and Coastal Consulting Group are both Martin Risk Partners companies, so one team can look at your business insurance and your employee benefits together.

Where we work

Based in downtown Tallahassee, we serve businesses across Tallahassee, North Florida and the Emerald Coast. For employee benefits and business owner life insurance, Coastal Consulting Group also serves South Georgia.

Related pages: Employee Benefits for Employers · Business Owner Life Insurance