The J G Petit Insurance Agency Blog
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Liability Insurance for Restaurant Owners: From Slips to Foodborne Illness Claims
As restaurant professionals, you pour your heart into every plate, every recipe, and every customer interaction.
General Liability Insurance for Shop Owners: Core Protections You Shouldn’t Skip
When you finally open the doors to your retail boutique, neighborhood salon, or bustling café, your mind is on your customers, your inventory, and your growing team.
Getting Bonded and Insured for Small Business: Where General Liability Fits In
You see it on the sides of work trucks, printed on business cards, and boldly displayed across websites: “Licensed, Bonded, and Insured.” For a growing company, those words are a badge of trust and professionalism.
Renewing a Small Business BOP: Updating Building and Contents Values
There is a comforting predictability to renewing your commercial insurance policies.
Commercial Condo Unit Owners Insurance: Coordinating HOA and BOP Coverage
In 2026, small business owners and investors are increasingly purchasing commercial condo units to escape the unpredictability of rising lease rates.
Commercial Property Owners Insurance Quotes: What Landlords Need in a BOP
Owning commercial real estate—whether a neighborhood retail center, a standalone office, or a mixed-use property with storefronts below and apartments above—is a cornerstone of building long-term wealth.
Setting BOP Liability Limits to Match Your Business Risk
Every year, approximately 12 million lawsuits are filed against small businesses across the country.
How to Compare Business Contents Insurance in BOP vs. Standalone Property Policies
Recent 2025 insurance market data reveals a concerning trend: only 43% of business owners have accurately updated their property valuations.
Building and Contents Insurance for a Small Business: BOP vs. Separate Policies
Did you know that in late 2025, a sweeping Hiscox report revealed that 77% of U.S. small businesses were underinsured?
Small Business BOP Basics: What a BOP Package Usually Includes
Did you know that 77% of small business owners do not fully understand what their insurance actually covers?
