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Simple insurance solutions for small business professionals

When small businesses turn to insurance agents, insurance agents turn to UFG.

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Protecting the dreams of small business owners is no small task. UFG is here to help with small business insurance coverages that take the complexity out of finding trustworthy options.

With businessowners policy (BOP) coverages designed for the unique needs of a variety of small businesses — and dedicated experts to lean on for support — we team with insurance agents and policyholders to help businesses financially prepare to overcome the unexpected.

Underwriting appetite

UFG insures a wide range of small businesses, including these and more:

Industries-SmallBusiness-Icons-RetailersRetailers
  • Appliance stores.
  • Auto parts.
  • Bakeries (without cooking).
  • Candy stores.
  • Ceramics and pottery stores.
  • Clothing, apparel and shoe stores.
  • Electronics store.
  • Floor covering stores.
  • Florists.
  • Gift shops and variety stores.
  • Hardware stores.
  • Hobby and crafts.
  • Home furnishings.
  • Internet retailers.
  • Opticians.
  • Pet supplies.
Distributors
  • Appliances.
  • Auto parts.
  • Flowers.
  • Hardware and tools.
  • Floor coverings.
  • Baked goods.
  • Plumbing supplies.
  • Janitorial supplies.
  • Office equipment.
  • Clothing and apparel.
  • HVAC equipment.
  • Beauty supplies.
Services
  • Bakeries. 
  • Photographers.
  • Barber shops.
  • Tailors.
  • Engraving.
  • Copy/print stores.
Offices
  • Accountants.
  • Attorneys.
  • Insurance agents.
  • Interior decorators.
  • Lessors risk only.
  • Real estate agents.
  • Small animal vets.
  • Title agents.
Contractors
  • Appliances.
  • Driveway and sidewalk repair. 
  • Fence construction.
  • Floor covering.
  • HVAC.
  • Interior carpentry.
  • Interior electronics.
  • Interior painters.
  • Interior tile, stone and terrazzo.
  • Plumbers.
Limited-cooking restaurants
  • Coffee shops.
  • Ice cream and yogurt stores.
  • Delis and sub shops.
  • Donut and bagel shops.
  • Cafes and bistros.
  • Take-out only.

Claims service small businesses can count on

To us, every claim is an opportunity to prove to our policyholders that they made the right decision by choosing UFG. With 24-hour claim reporting and convenient claims payment options, contractors can count on our prompt and responsive claims service to help get them back to business after an unexpected loss. 

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