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Business insurance guide

Commercial Property Insurance

Commercial property planning should follow the assets and dependencies the business would need to repair, replace, or work around after a loss.

Reviewed July 20, 2026
01 · Inventory

Insure the recovery—not an old estimate

Document buildings, tenant improvements, equipment, inventory, records, property off-site, and seasonal peaks.

  • Ask whether valuation is replacement cost, actual cash value, or another basis.
  • Review deductibles, coinsurance, ordinance or law, equipment breakdown, water, flood, and wind terms.
  • Measure the time and cash needed to operate elsewhere or remain closed.
02 · Evidence

Create the record before a loss

Keep dated photos, purchase records, serial numbers, leases, contracts, and a secure off-site copy of the inventory.

Primary source ledger

Verify before acting.

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