Hanover home business solutions

To protect your home business, we offer four coverage options ("endorsements") for addition to your home policy. A Hanover homeowners policy is required to add any of these endorsements.

Business pursuits

This option is for employees or independent contractors who don't need property protection. Coverage includes:

  • Bodily injury liability
  • Property damage liability

Permitted incidental occupancies

This coverage is for sole proprietors or independent contractors with inventory to protect, but few or no visitors. Coverage includes:

  • Bodily injury liability
  • Property damage liability
  • Business property (up to Coverage C)
  • Business in other structures (optional)

Home-based business

This protection option is for businesses located within a primary residence, with up to three employees and regular visits from customers. 

  • Bodily injury liability
  • Property damage liability
  • Business property (up to Coverage C)
  • Personal and advertising injury
  • Accounts receivable
  • Valuable papers and records
  • Business income
  • Business in other structures

Home sharing

This option is for homeowners that use their home to generate income, and need protection against theft and property damage.

  • Bodily injury liability
  • Property damage liability
  • Landlord's furnishings
  • Lost rental value
  • Damage to renter's belongings

Why an independent insurance agent is your best bet

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