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Starting a Business — Insurance Needs Guide

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Starting a Business — Insurance Needs Guide

When starting a business, key insurance considerations include: personal life insurance to protect your family if your business income disappears, disability insurance since you lack employer-provided coverage, key person insurance if you have a partner, and business liability insurance.

Last updated: June 2, 2026

Entrepreneurs guide to insurance: life, disability, key person, and liability coverage every new business owner needs.

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Key person life insurance is a policy the business owns on a critical employee or owner. If that person dies, the business receives the death benefit to cover lost revenue, hire a replacement, or pay off debts.

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