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Barber insurance

If you run a barbershop, you know that many things can go wrong during a workday—even if no one does anything wrong. One of your employees could injure themselves with a cutting tool. A client could slip on a water spill and get seriously injured. Your building and all of your equipment could get destroyed by a fire. The point? You never know when something bad is about to happen that could leave you with huge medical bills or legal fees.

That’s why small business owners need barbershop insurance to protect you and your business from liability. Without it, you could face a mountain of legal costs as well as the hassle of dealing with lawsuits, liability threats, and property loss by yourself.

Ultimately, when you purchase the right set of barber insurance coverages from an insurance company, you’ll have the peace of mind that comes from knowing you’re protected—no matter what happens at your barbershop.

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Most common types of insurance for barbers and barbershops

Workers' Compensation Insurance

Pays for medical costs, lost wages, and legal fees if one of the employees at your barbershop ever gets sick or injured on the job.

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Business Owner's Policy (BOP)

A bundle that may include a general liability insurance policy, business property insurance, business interruption coverage, and more.

General Liability Insurance

General liability coverage protects your barbershop if you ever get sued by a third party for bodily injury or property damage.

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Business Property Insurance

Commercial property insurance protects your building (as well as the personal property and business equipment inside).

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Professional Liability Insurance

Protects your business if you ever make a mistake that harms a client.

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How much does barbershop insurance cost?

The cost of insuring your barbershop depends on your location and the size of your payroll, but it can be pretty affordable— and easy if you purchase your insurance online. With Huckleberry, barbershops have paid as little as $27 per month for their workers’ compensation coverage and $42 per month for a Business Owner’s Policy.

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Barbershop insurance coverage Q&A

First, you should know that there’s no single “barber insurance policy” that will cover every risk you face as the owner of a barbershop. But most barbers should get general liability insurance and business property coverage (both of which are available in the Business Owner’s Policy bundle). Professional liability coverage is always a good idea (you never know when a client will sue you for a mistake!). If you’ve hired any employees, you’ll almost certainly need workers’ compensation coverage since it’s required just about everywhere.

You’re in luck. If you’re a Huckleberry customer, it’s easy to get as many copies of your proof of insurance as you’d like, and the whole process is online and completely free. Just visit our Certificate of Insurance page to get started.

Do you need barber insurance but don’t want to deal with paperwork? Huckleberry sells fast, simple small business insurance. Everything is 100% online and 100% easy.