What Small Business Owners Need to Know About Insurance
Running a business takes courage, creativity and careful planning, but protecting it shouldn’t feel overwhelming. This informative session is designed especially for entrepreneurs who want to better understand how to safeguard their businesses and plan for the unexpected.
Join us for a practical, easy-to-understand conversation covering the essentials of commercial insurance. Whether you’re just starting out, operating a home-based business or looking to strengthen your current coverage, this session will provide valuable insights to help you make informed decisions.
In this webinar, you’ll learn:
- The basics of commercial insurance, including general liability, property, business interruption and commercial auto coverage
- Key considerations for home-based and self-employed businesses
- An introduction to cyber liability and flood insurance
- How to effectively work with an insurance producer to assess risks and choose the right coverage for your business
- Common gaps in coverage and how to avoid costly mistakes
Presenter: Patricia Dorn, Associate Commissioner for Consumer Education and Advocacy at the Maryland Insurance Administration. She leads the Consumer Education and Advocacy Unit (CEAU), which is tasked with educating Maryland residents about insurance products and helping Marylanders understand their rights and obligations under the terms of their insurance policies. She holds a bachelor’s degree from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and a Professional of Insurance Regulation designation from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Dorn has served at the Maryland Insurance Administration since 2012.
ASL Interpretation and Captioning will be provided. To make a reasonable accommodation request or if you have questions about this session, please email Laura Thrasher at lthrasher@ndi-inc.org. Please allow at least 3-5 business days’ advance notice; last minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill.