{"id":27349,"date":"2026-04-07T20:41:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T20:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/?p=27349"},"modified":"2026-04-07T20:41:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T20:41:59","slug":"beauty-salon-insurance-best-companies-costs-and-coverage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/?p=27349","title":{"rendered":"Beauty Salon Insurance: Best Companies, Costs and Coverage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span>Beauty salons need insurance in case a client is injured, the business is sued or the salon is damaged. At minimum, they should purchase:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<ul class=\"list-disc ml-5 [&amp;&gt;li&gt;ol]:ml-4 [&amp;&gt;li&gt;ul]:ml-4 [&amp;&gt;li]:mt-2\">\n<li>\n<p><span><span class=\"font-bold\">General liability insurance.<\/span> This covers injury or property damage your salon inadvertently causes\u00a0to others.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span><span class=\"font-bold\">Professional liability insurance.<\/span> This pays for alleged skills-based mistakes you or employees make that injure customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span><span class=\"font-bold\">Commercial property insurance.<\/span> This covers damage to your physical storefront, and is a must whether you lease or own your salon\u2019s space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>Salon owners may also need coverage for employees, equipment and other business expenses. And if you simply rent a booth at a salon, you\u2019ll need your own business insurance as well. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Here are our picks for companies, coverage descriptions and how to shop.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h2 class=\"heading font-gotham text-[1.5rem] font-medium\">Best insurance companies for beauty salons<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<ul class=\"list-disc ml-5 [&amp;&gt;li&gt;ol]:ml-4 [&amp;&gt;li&gt;ul]:ml-4 [&amp;&gt;li]:mt-2\">\n<li>\n<p><span>How many complaints policyholders make to state insurance regulators.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span>How financially strong insurance companies are, indicating their ability to pay claims.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span>How easy it is to get a quote and buy a policy online.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span>Whether the insurer offers policies tailored for beauty salons or the beauty industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>Here are some top companies that serve beauty salon owners. We recommend comparing multiple quotes to find the best coverage at the best price.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<div class=\"mt-0 mb-0\">\n<div class=\"accordion-container flex flex-col undefined border-neutral-lighter border-l border-r\">\n<div class=\"accordion-item border-neutral-lighter border-t last:border-b\">\n<details class=\"group overflow-hidden \" data-nw-tracking='{\"impression\":{\"event\":\"feature_viewed\",\"setEventGroupId\":\"5d7105a3-1f61-4065-921b-9ac36e0bb634\",\"properties\":{\"entity_name\":\"accordion\"}},\"click\":{\"event\":\"feature_interacted\",\"properties\":{\"entity_name\":\"accordion\",\"parent_event_id\":\"5d7105a3-1f61-4065-921b-9ac36e0bb634\"}}}'>\n<summary class=\"hover:bg-neutral-lightest active:bg-blue-lightest active:border-blue-light flex cursor-pointer flex-row items-center justify-stretch gap-[1rem] border border-transparent after:block after:h-[1.3em] after:w-[1.3em] after:shrink-0 accordion-after-bg-icon after:bg-contain 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10.0545C1.6665 14.6545 5.39984 18.3879 9.99984 18.3879C14.5998 18.3879 18.3332 14.6545 18.3332 10.0545C18.3332 5.45452 14.5998 1.72119 9.99984 1.72119ZM8.33317 14.2212L4.1665 10.0545L5.3415 8.87953L8.33317 11.8629L14.6582 5.53786L15.8332 6.72119L8.33317 14.2212Z\" fill=\"#008254\"><\/path><\/svg> <!-- \n   The following class should remove margin bottom of every child.\n   Not ideal to have as we're introducing changes over a generated SCDoc,\n   but this custom override is necessary to keep the same old look.\n   This was already checked and we need to keep the look,\n   so we can't avoid it for now.\n   --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"[&amp;&gt;div]:mb-0\">\n<p><span><span class=\"font-bold\">80+ years of combined experience <\/span>covering small-business and personal finance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-1\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 flex\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 21\" fill=\"none\" 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customer service availability of insurance market leaders. Read our methodology.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\"><span>SS&#8217;s small-business insurance content \u2014 including our ratings, reviews and recommendations \u2014 is produced by a team of writers and editors who specialize in small-business finances. Their journalism has appeared in The Associated Press, Washington Post, MarketWatch, Nasdaq, Entrepreneur, ABC News, MSN and other national and local media outlets. Each writer and editor follows SS&#8217;s strict editorial guidelines to ensure fairness and accuracy in our coverage.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<div data-nw-tracking='{\"impression\":{\"event\":\"feature_viewed\",\"properties\":{\"entity_name\":\"wp_dynamic_placement\",\"content_id\":1699538}}}'>\n<div data-nw-tracking='{\"impression\":{\"event\":\"element_viewed\",\"properties\":{\"entity_name\":\"smb_branded\",\"impression_page_url\":\"${window.location.href}\"}}}' class=\"rounded-2xl bg-[linear-gradient(108.99deg,_#00482f_58.99%,_#3d9577_147.38%)] p-7\">\n<div class=\"columns-component grid grid-cols-12 gap-2\">\n<div class=\"relative mb-4 flex min-w-[180px] items-center justify-center\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/assets\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NW-Business-Insurance-logo-white@2x.png\" alt=\"SS Business Insurance.\" class=\"w-46 max-h-46\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div>\n<p>  <span class=\"text-2xl text-[#9effa6] font-bold\">Save up to 30% on business insurance<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"column-component md:col-span-12 col-span-12\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-white\">SS Small Business helps you get real-time quotes from 30+ insurers, and instant access to your Certificate of Insurance (COI) through our partner, Coverdash.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\"><span>If you own a larger salon with staff or travel to clients, The Hartford may be a good choice. It offers a business owner\u2019s policy, worker\u2019s comp, equipment coverage and commercial auto insurance. You can get a quote online, but you\u2019ll need to talk to an agent to purchase a policy. Read our review of The Hartford.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\"><span>With a specialty in personal services, Travelers is a good choice for growing salon businesses. Its business owner\u2019s policy includes professional liability and data breach coverages, both of which are add-ons with other BOPs. You can add most other business coverages, but you can\u2019t get a quote online. Read the Travelers review.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\"><span>Ergo Next makes the list for quick quotes, easy buying and beauty-tailored policies. Its salon coverage includes general and professional liability, plus optional property, business vehicle and equipment coverage. Once you buy a policy, you can list additional insureds for free and get proof of coverage online. Read our Ergo Next review.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h2 class=\"heading font-gotham text-[1.5rem] font-medium\">Speciality insurers for beauty salons <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>Some companies focus on salon and beauty insurance. Opting for a provider that caters solely to your industry is understandably tempting. But their knowledge doesn&#8217;t make them a better choice by default.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Make sure you compare their costs and coverage against traditional insurers. Also, check out the performance of the actual underwriter of your policy. Here are some options to consider. (Note: SS hasn\u2019t rated these providers.)    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<ul class=\"list-disc ml-5 [&amp;&gt;li&gt;ol]:ml-4 [&amp;&gt;li&gt;ul]:ml-4 [&amp;&gt;li]:mt-2\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"mt-0 mb-0\"><span><span class=\"font-bold\">Beauty &amp;\u00a0Bodywork Insurance.<\/span> This specialty agency offers general and professional liability policies as long as you don\u2019t own the salon property itself. You can add on coverage for tools and supplies or workers\u2019 comp. However, policies exclude high\u2011risk procedures, like laser treatments or any service that breaks the skin. <a class=\"text-blue dark:text-blue-light hover:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insurebodywork.com\/salon-insurance-2\" target=\"_blank\" data-nw-tracking=\"{&quot;impression&quot;:{&quot;event&quot;:&quot;link_viewed&quot;,&quot;setEventGroupId&quot;:&quot;20d220bb-ed35-41b4-82b2-e636382ad06b&quot;,&quot;properties&quot;:{&quot;entity_name&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;destination_url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.insurebodywork.com\/salon-insurance-2&quot;,&quot;link_copy&quot;:&quot;${el.innerText}&quot;}},&quot;click&quot;:{&quot;event&quot;:&quot;link_clicked&quot;,&quot;properties&quot;:{&quot;entity_name&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;parent_event_id&quot;:&quot;20d220bb-ed35-41b4-82b2-e636382ad06b&quot;}}}\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more at the BBI website<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"mt-0 mb-0\"><span><span class=\"font-bold\">Elite Beauty Society.<\/span> This group offers general and professional liability packages to booth renters and salon owners. Policyholders can also access health, dental and vision benefits, making it a potential fit for independent contractors. Coverage for some high\u2011risk procedures like microblading is available. <a class=\"text-blue dark:text-blue-light hover:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/elitebeautysociety.com\/salon-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-nw-tracking=\"{&quot;impression&quot;:{&quot;event&quot;:&quot;link_viewed&quot;,&quot;setEventGroupId&quot;:&quot;1af91942-9cf2-4a15-b59c-c50ed782f820&quot;,&quot;properties&quot;:{&quot;entity_name&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;destination_url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/elitebeautysociety.com\/salon-insurance\/&quot;,&quot;link_copy&quot;:&quot;${el.innerText}&quot;}},&quot;click&quot;:{&quot;event&quot;:&quot;link_clicked&quot;,&quot;properties&quot;:{&quot;entity_name&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;parent_event_id&quot;:&quot;1af91942-9cf2-4a15-b59c-c50ed782f820&quot;}}}\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more at the Elite Beauty Society website<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"mt-0 mb-0\"><span><span class=\"font-bold\">Professional Program Insurance Brokerage.<\/span> If you specialize in or may expand into higher-risk procedures, PPIB is worth a look. It offers professional and general liability coverage for microblading, piercing and permanent makeup. You can also purchase cyber insurance and property coverage. <a class=\"text-blue dark:text-blue-light hover:underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ppibcorp.com\/beauty-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-nw-tracking=\"{&quot;impression&quot;:{&quot;event&quot;:&quot;link_viewed&quot;,&quot;setEventGroupId&quot;:&quot;c947a469-1f51-4b20-9551-5b9900157f04&quot;,&quot;properties&quot;:{&quot;entity_name&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;destination_url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.ppibcorp.com\/beauty-insurance\/&quot;,&quot;link_copy&quot;:&quot;${el.innerText}&quot;}},&quot;click&quot;:{&quot;event&quot;:&quot;link_clicked&quot;,&quot;properties&quot;:{&quot;entity_name&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;parent_event_id&quot;:&quot;c947a469-1f51-4b20-9551-5b9900157f04&quot;}}}\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more at the PPIB website<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h2 class=\"heading font-gotham text-[1.5rem] font-medium\">What is beauty salon insurance?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\"><span>Beauty salon insurance is a combination of policies that protects your business financially from common risks. If you rent a stall as a sole proprietor hairstylist, your risks will be lower than a full-service salon with multiple employees. <a class=\"anchor-link text-blue dark:text-blue-light hover:underline\" href=\"#ic\" target=\"_self\" data-nw-tracking='{\"click\":{\"event\":\"feature_interacted\",\"properties\":{\"entity_name\":\"anchor_link\",\"item_copy\":\"${el.innerText}\",\"destination_url\":\"#ic\"}}}' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\"> But you still need coverage <\/a> . <\/span><\/div>\n<p><span>Beauty salon business insurance can help pay if:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<ul class=\"list-disc ml-5 [&amp;&gt;li&gt;ol]:ml-4 [&amp;&gt;li&gt;ul]:ml-4 [&amp;&gt;li]:mt-2\">\n<li>\n<p><span>A customer is injured accidentally, such as a slip-and-fall.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span>One of your treatments causes a chemical burn or allergic reaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span>Your salon is vandalized, burgled or damaged in a weather event.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span>One of your employees is hurt or sickened on the job.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span>Your computer system is hacked, exposing customers\u2019 personal information.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h2 class=\"heading font-gotham text-[1.5rem] font-medium\">What types of insurance do beauty salons need?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>Anyone working in the beauty industry needs at least general and professional liability insurance. Salon owners will need commercial property insurance as well. Depending on your business, you may need more.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h3 class=\"heading font-gotham text-xl font-medium\">General liability insurance<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\"><span>If someone says your business caused them injury, illness or other damage, general liability insurance can help pay. You may be required to purchase this policy to rent out a salon booth or storefront. It includes coverage for:<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<ul class=\"list-disc ml-5 [&amp;&gt;li&gt;ol]:ml-4 [&amp;&gt;li&gt;ul]:ml-4 [&amp;&gt;li]:mt-2\">\n<li>\n<p><span>Injuries or illness your business accidentally causes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span>Property damage your business is found responsible for.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span>Advertising injury, such as libel or slander against a competitor.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>Say a customer trips on your area rug on her way out the door and gets hurt. Or perhaps a technician spills nail polish on a customer\u2019s designer purse. General liability would pay for the damages, as well as costs to defend you in court. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h3 class=\"heading font-gotham text-xl font-medium\">Professional liability insurance<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\"><span>If you or an employee is accused of making a professional mistake in your work, professional liability insurance can come to your defense. Even if you did nothing wrong, professional liability can cover claims like:<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<ul class=\"list-disc ml-5 [&amp;&gt;li&gt;ol]:ml-4 [&amp;&gt;li&gt;ul]:ml-4 [&amp;&gt;li]:mt-2\">\n<li>\n<p><span>Chemical burns from hair treatments.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span>Infections from unsterilized tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span>Allergic reactions to dyes or treatments.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span>Client dissatisfaction with results.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>Say your eyelash extension customer gets pinkeye. Or maybe you switch to a new hair dye and a longtime client has a reaction. Professional liability would pay to settle these claims.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Some beauty insurers include professional liability with general liability, but not all do. These policies are different, and you need both. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>General liability covers injuries that could happen at any business, like a slip-and-fall. These policies typically exclude injuries from professional services you provide. The hands-on work required to be a beautician (not to mention the sharp tools and chemicals) make this policy a must.   <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h3 class=\"heading font-gotham text-xl font-medium\">Workers\u2019 compensation insurance<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>Worker\u2019s comp pays lost income and medical bills for employees who are injured on the job. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4\"><span>Say you drop your shears and they land pointy-side down, piercing your foot, for instance. You have to go to urgent care and take a week off work to let it heal. Workers\u2019s compensation would pay for the urgent care bill and a portion of the lost income. <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\"><span>Most states require workers\u2019 comp if you have at least one employee, but it can be a good choice for sole proprietors too. Health insurance often denies work\u2011related claims and never covers lost income.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span>Even if you staff your salon with independent contractors, you may still need workers\u2019 comp. Check your state guidelines. New York, for example, defines \u201cemployees\u201d based on factors like if you set their schedules or payment terms.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h3 class=\"heading font-gotham text-xl font-medium\">Commercial property insurance<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\"><span>If you rent, lease or own the salon space itself, you\u2019ll want commercial property coverage. It pays for damage to your property due to weather events, disasters or other covered incidents. <\/span><\/div>\n<p><span>For example, say your salon is broken into, and your front bay window was shattered. This coverage pays to fix the window and any other damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h3 class=\"heading font-gotham text-xl font-medium\">Other types of insurance salon owners may need<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<div data-nw-tracking='{\"impression\":{\"event\":\"table_viewed\",\"properties\":{\"entity_name\":\"table\",\"item_title\":\"Beauty Salon Insurance\"}}}'>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto border-t-4 border-t-green-700\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\" typeof=\"Table\"> <meta property=\"about\" content=\"Table 20182\"> <\/p>\n<table class=\"w-full border-collapse border border-neutral-200 text-base\" aria-label=\"Table 20182\">\n<thead class=\"border-b border-neutral-200\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"border border-neutral-200 p-2 text-left font-medium text-neutral-800  \">\n<p><span>Policy<\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"border border-neutral-200 p-2 text-left font-medium text-neutral-800  \">\n<p><span>Coverage details<\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"hover:bg-blue-50\">\n<td colspan=\"1\" class=\"border border-neutral-200 p-2 align-top text-left \">  <\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" class=\"border border-neutral-200 p-2 align-top text-left \">\n<p><span>Pays to replace lost revenue when a covered property loss forces your salon to close temporarily. Typically, commercial property coverage and business owners\u2019 policies include this coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>For example, say your salon catches fire and you can\u2019t open while it\u2019s being repaired. Business interruption helps replace your lost income.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"bg-neutral-50 hover:bg-blue-50\">\n<td colspan=\"1\" class=\"border border-neutral-200 p-2 align-top text-left \">\n<p><span>Business income off-premises utility coverage<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" class=\"border border-neutral-200 p-2 align-top text-left \">\n<p><span>Business interruption insurance excludes off-site factors that affect your business, like utility outages. This variation fills that gap.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>For instance, a water main breaks and your blow-out bar can\u2019t operate for multiple days. An off-premises utility policy can cover lost income.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hover:bg-blue-50\">\n<td colspan=\"1\" class=\"border border-neutral-200 p-2 align-top text-left \">  <\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" class=\"border border-neutral-200 p-2 align-top text-left \">\n<p><span>Combines general liability, property and business interruption coverage. Specialty policies for beauty professionals may include professional liability coverage. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"bg-neutral-50 hover:bg-blue-50\">\n<td colspan=\"1\" class=\"border border-neutral-200 p-2 align-top text-left \">\n<p><span>Tools and equipment coverage<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" class=\"border border-neutral-200 p-2 align-top text-left \">\n<p><span>Pays costs to repair or replace broken or damaged salon equipment. That can include salon chairs and professional-grade styling tools or stock like hair dye or makeup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you have property coverage, you don\u2019t need separate tools and equipment insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hover:bg-blue-50\">\n<td colspan=\"1\" class=\"border border-neutral-200 p-2 align-top text-left \">  <\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" class=\"border border-neutral-200 p-2 align-top text-left \">\n<p><span>Covers expenses from data breaches and cyberattacks on your booking or payment systems. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"bg-neutral-50 hover:bg-blue-50\">\n<td colspan=\"1\" class=\"border border-neutral-200 p-2 align-top text-left \">  <\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" class=\"border border-neutral-200 p-2 align-top text-left \">\n<p><span>Cover vehicles you use for business purposes, including accidents while driving for work. Pays for injuries or damage you cause, plus any damage to the vehicle. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you drive to clients to perform services like wedding glam, you might need this coverage. Personal auto policies may deny claims for accidents arising from work use of your vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"hover:bg-blue-50\">\n<td colspan=\"1\" class=\"border border-neutral-200 p-2 align-top text-left \">  <\/td>\n<td colspan=\"1\" class=\"border border-neutral-200 p-2 align-top text-left \">\n<p><span>If your general or professional liability limits are exhausted in a big lawsuit, umbrella extends the coverage. Also called excess liability, you may need this if you have a large or  high\u2011traffic salon, or if you own many locations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<div data-nw-tracking='{\"impression\":{\"event\":\"feature_viewed\",\"properties\":{\"entity_name\":\"wp_dynamic_placement\",\"content_id\":1699538}}}'>\n<div data-nw-tracking='{\"impression\":{\"event\":\"element_viewed\",\"properties\":{\"entity_name\":\"smb_branded\",\"impression_page_url\":\"${window.location.href}\"}}}' class=\"rounded-2xl bg-[linear-gradient(108.99deg,_#00482f_58.99%,_#3d9577_147.38%)] p-7\">\n<div class=\"columns-component grid grid-cols-12 gap-2\">\n<div class=\"relative mb-4 flex min-w-[180px] items-center justify-center\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/assets\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/NW-Business-Insurance-logo-white@2x.png\" alt=\"SS Business Insurance.\" class=\"w-46 max-h-46\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div>\n<p>  <span class=\"text-2xl text-[#9effa6] font-bold\">Save up to 30% on business insurance<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"column-component md:col-span-12 col-span-12\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-white\">SS Small Business helps you get real-time quotes from 30+ insurers, and instant access to your Certificate of Insurance (COI) through our partner, Coverdash.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h2 class=\"heading font-gotham text-[1.5rem] font-medium\">What insurance do beauty salon contractors need?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>Independent beauticians need general and professional liability insurance, at minimum. Even if you work in someone else\u2019s salon, don\u2019t expect their insurance to cover you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>In addition to liability coverage, you may also want your own:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<ul class=\"list-disc ml-5 [&amp;&gt;li&gt;ol]:ml-4 [&amp;&gt;li&gt;ul]:ml-4 [&amp;&gt;li]:mt-2\">\n<li>\n<p><span>Commercial auto insurance if you drive to clients for work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span>Tools coverage if you have expensive equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span>Workers\u2019 compensation, as it\u2019s very likely your health insurance won\u2019t pay if you get hurt on the job.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>If you rent a booth in a salon, the owner may also require you to buy property coverage to insure the building around your booth. If that\u2019s the case, consider a business owner\u2019s policy. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h2 class=\"heading font-gotham text-[1.5rem] font-medium\">How much does beauty salon insurance cost?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>Beauty salon owners pay a median of $650 per year for general liability coverage, according to data provided to SS by online brokerage Coverdash. They pay a median of $800 per year for professional liability coverage and $1,400 for a business owner\u2019s policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Your costs will depend on your salon\u2019s size and location, how many employees you have, the services you offer and more. The larger your salon and the riskier your services, the higher your insurance costs are likely to be.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h2 class=\"heading font-gotham text-[1.5rem] font-medium\">How to shop for beauty salon insurance<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>SS recommends getting multiple business insurance quotes before buying a policy. Take these steps to ensure your coverage is sufficient and you aren\u2019t overpaying.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h3 class=\"heading font-gotham text-xl font-medium\">1. Identify the coverages you need<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>Based on your risks, write down the coverages you need. If those are relatively simple, such as needing only a BOP, you may be able to buy a policy online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Insurers will ask about your revenue, number of stations or chairs, service menu and the value of your equipment. If you have employees, have a roster and payroll information handy.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h3 class=\"heading font-gotham text-xl font-medium\">3. Get quotes from multiple insurers<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>There are three common ways to shop, depending on your business insurance needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<ul class=\"list-disc ml-5 [&amp;&gt;li&gt;ol]:ml-4 [&amp;&gt;li&gt;ul]:ml-4 [&amp;&gt;li]:mt-2\">\n<li>\n<p><span><span class=\"font-bold\">Online marketplace. <\/span>You can compare quotes and policies from multiple companies side-by-side, and possibly get insured in minutes. You\u2019re limited to the marketplace\u2019s network, but this option is likely the quickest and easiest if your needs are simple.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span><span class=\"font-bold\">Get quotes directly.<\/span> You can get quotes from individual providers online or by phone. This method is best if you have a shortlist of carriers you want to work with, such as your personal insurer or a trusted recommendation. It\u2019ll take the longest, but you\u2019ll have complete control of your buying journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span><span class=\"font-bold\">Use a broker or agent. <\/span>An insurance professional can walk you through insurance options and policy details, and get quotes for you. They are limited to their network and may earn a commission that motivates them to upsell you, though. Still, if you need several policies or like a personal touch, a human expert can be the best option.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h3 class=\"heading font-gotham text-xl font-medium\">4. Compare limits, exclusions and companies<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>Beauty salon owners should pay particular attention to procedure exclusions. Many standard policies exclude: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>If you offer these services, look for specialist insurers.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<h3 class=\"heading font-gotham text-xl font-medium\">5. Buy policies and review annually<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>Once you select a carrier, purchase the policies you need and review them each year as your services or location change.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/business\/insurance\/learn\/beauty-salons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beauty salons need insurance in case a client is injured, the business is sued or the salon is damaged. At minimum, they should purchase: General liability insurance. This covers injury or property damage your salon inadvertently causes\u00a0to others. Professional liability insurance. This pays for alleged skills-based mistakes you or employees make that injure customers. 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