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Business Details
  • Legal business name and any trade names
  • Type of business (industry, operations, services/products offered)
  • Years in operation
  • Business structure (e.g., sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation)
  • Number of locations and addresses

 

Contact Information
  • Name and title of the person completing the quote
  • Phone number and email

 

Financial Information
  • Annual revenue or gross sales
  • Payroll details (if employees are insured)
  • Estimated values of business property, inventory, or equipment

 

Coverage History
  • Existing insurance policies and insurers
  • Claims history (past 3–5 years)
  • Any losses or incidents

 

Employees
  • Number of employees
  • Roles or job types (relevant for liability or workers’ compensation assessment)

 

Property & Operations Information
  • Building ownership (owned vs. rented)
  • Details of property or equipment to insure
  • Security measures (alarms, sprinklers, CCTV, etc.)
  • Operations that might increase risk (e.g., manufacturing, heavy machinery, client visits)

 

Specific Coverage Needs
  • Type of insurance required (e.g., CGL, property, professional liability, business interruption)
  • Limits of coverage desired
  • Any optional endorsements (e.g., cyber liability, equipment breakdown, employee benefits)

 

Additional Risk Factors
  • Vehicles used for business purposes
  • Hazardous materials handled
  • Any regulatory or licensing requirements
Property Details
  • Address(es) of the property
  • Type of property (e.g., office, retail, warehouse, condo, home-based business)
  • Ownership status (owned or leased)
  • Year built, construction type, number of floors, and square footage
  • Renovations or upgrades

 

Property Usage & Operations
  • How the property is used (e.g., office, storage, manufacturing, retail)
  • Hours of operation and occupancy
  • Number of employees on-site

 

Property Value & Contents
  • Building replacement cost or estimated value (note: we have tools to help guide clients in terms of building values)
  • Value of business personal property, equipment, inventory, or stock
  • Any valuable items requiring additional coverage (e.g., electronics, fine art)

 

Safety & Security Features
  • Fire protection (alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers)
  • Burglar or security systems
  • Locked storage for valuables
  • Property maintenance procedures

 

Coverage History & Claims
  • Existing insurance policies and insurers
  • Loss history (past 3–5 years)

 

Coverage Needs
  • Type of coverage required (e.g., standard property, equipment breakdown, business interruption)
  • Desired coverage limits and deductibles
  • Optional endorsements (e.g., flood, earthquake, tenant’s improvements, cyber coverage)

 

Additional Risk Factors
  • Proximity to hazards (flood zones, fire-prone areas, high crime areas)
  • Any special operations (hazardous materials, cooking, welding, etc.)
Vehicle Details
  • Year, make, and model of the vehicle
  • Vehicle identification number (VIN)
  • Vehicle usage (business, personal, or both)
  • Estimated annual mileage
  • Ownership status (owned, leased, or financed)
  • Garaging location (address where the vehicle is primarily kept)

 

Driver Information
  • Name, date of birth, and license number for each driver
  • Driving history (accidents, violations, suspensions in the last 3–5 years)
  • Relationship to the business (for commercial policies)

 

Business Details (for Commercial Auto)
  • Legal business name and type of business
  • Number of vehicles to be insured
  • Types of operations involving vehicles (delivery, transporting employees, sales calls, etc.)
  • Whether vehicles are used by employees other than the owner

 

Current Coverage & History
  • Existing insurance policies and insurers
  • Claims history (accidents, theft, or damage in the past 3–5 years)
  • Desired coverage start date

 

Coverage Needs
  • Type of coverage requested (liability, comprehensive, collision, uninsured motorist, etc.)
  • Coverage limits and deductibles
  • Optional endorsements (e.g., hired/non-owned auto, equipment on vehicles, roadside assistance) 
Additional Risk Factors
  • Modifications to the vehicle (aftermarket equipment, commercial modifications)
  • High-risk usage (heavy loads, transporting hazardous materials)
Farm and Business Details
  • Legal farm name and contact information
  • Type of farming operation (e.g., livestock, dairy, crops, mixed)
  • Years in operation
  • Ownership structure (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation)
  • Number of acres and location(s) of the farm

 

Property & Buildings
  • Description and value of farm buildings (barns, silos, sheds, homes, outbuildings)
  • Construction type, year built, and square footage
  • Contents and equipment values (tractors, machinery, tools, feed, chemicals)
  • Safety measures (alarms, sprinklers, firebreaks, fencing)

 

Livestock & Crops
  • Types and numbers of livestock
  • Crop types and acreage
  • Estimated values of livestock and crops
  • Measures to reduce risk (vaccinations, fencing, irrigation, storage)

 

Vehicles & Machinery
  • Farm vehicles (tractors, trucks, ATVs, combines, trailers)
  • Ownership (owned, leased, financed)
  • Vehicle usage (on-farm, road, both)

 

Employees & Operations
  • Number of employees and their roles
  • Seasonal labor considerations
  • Specific farm operations that may increase risk (e.g., spraying chemicals, large machinery, confined animal feeding)

 

Insurance & Claims History
  • Existing insurance policies and insurers
  • Loss history (past 3–5 years)

 

Coverage Requirements
  • Type of coverage needed (property, liability, equipment breakdown, crop insurance, livestock coverage, business interruption)
  • Desired coverage limits and deductible
  • Optional endorsements (e.g., pollution liability, product liability, off-farm exposures)

 

Additional Risk Factors
  • Flood or fire-prone areas
  • Proximity to roads or neighbors
  • Storage of hazardous materials or fuel
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