Which insurance protects a business's own buildings and equipment from fire, storms and vandalism?

Commercial property insurance.

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  1. Commercial property insurance ✔
  2. General liability insurance
  3. Cyber insurance

Why: Commercial property insurance covers loss and damage to company property from events like fire, smoke, wind, hail and vandalism. Liability insurance is different: it pays for harm you cause to other people.

Huh, didn't know that: The SBA points commercial property coverage at businesses with a significant amount of property and physical assets.

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Answer: Commercial property insurance. Commercial property insurance covers loss and damage to company property from events like fire, smoke, wind, hail and vandalism. Liability insurance is different: it pays for harm you cause to other people.

  1. SBA: Get business insurance www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/get-business-insurance
    These include fire, smoke, wind and hailstorms, civil disobedience and vandalism.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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