Why Vendors Need Insurance and Top Insurance Options
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🎙️ Vendor's Edge Podcast Episode 009: Why Vendors Need Insurance and Top Insurance Choices
Insurance might not be the most exciting topic, but it’s one of the most important for farmers market, craft show, and festival vendors. In this episode, we’re tackling why every vendor needs insurance and how it can protect your business, your reputation, and your peace of mind.
We cover:
✅ The biggest risks vendors face—like property damage, product liability, and theft.
✅ Real-world horror stories, including a runaway canopy, a mislabeled food product, and stolen inventory—plus what could have happened with the right insurance.
✅ The essential types of coverage every vendor should have, from general liability to product insurance.
✅ The best insurance providers tailored for vendors and how to choose the right policy for your business.
Whether you’re a seasoned vendor or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable tips to protect your business and your future.
🎧 Tune in now and make sure your business is covered before disaster strikes!
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Top 25 Insurance Companies for Vendors:
1. ACT Insurance – Affordable coverage for artists, crafters, and tradeshow vendors.
2. FLIP (Food Liability Insurance Program) – Specializes in liability insurance for food vendors, including at farmers markets.
3. K&K Insurance – Provides event insurance for vendors, exhibitors, and artisans.
4. Thimble – On-demand coverage for short-term events or longer-term policies for vendors.
5. R.V. Nuccio & Associates – Offers insurance for farmers markets, art fairs, and similar events.
6. The Event Helper – Covers vendor liability for events, including farmers markets and craft fairs.
7. State Farm – Customizable business insurance packages, suitable for market vendors.
8. Liberty Mutual – Known for affordable small business and vendor coverage.
9. Hiscox – Specializes in small business insurance, including vendors.
10. Next Insurance – Provides coverage specifically for small businesses and vendors.
11. Farmers Insurance – Known for general liability policies for small businesses.
12. Zurich Insurance – Offers event and market vendor insurance.
13. Nationwide – General liability and property insurance for vendors.
14. Travelers Insurance – Provides tailored small business and event vendor insurance.
15. Philadelphia Insurance – Specializes in event insurance, including for craft and food vendors.
16. Berkshire Hathaway Guard – Known for comprehensive general liability policies.
17. Markel Insurance – Provides event vendor coverage with customizable plans.
18. Progressive Commercial – Known for vendor and small business insurance.
19. CoverWallet – A digital provider that offers insurance for various vendor types.
20. USAA – Known for affordable small business insurance, including vendors.
21. Nationwide Specialty Insurance – Offers flexible coverage for market vendors.
22. Allianz Insurance – Provides event-specific vendor insurance.
23. Biberk (Berkshire Hathaway) – Focuses on affordable vendor and small business policies.
24. Event Insurance Now – Tailored vendor insurance with flexible terms.
25. EventDecorDirect Vendor Insurance – Designed specifically for event vendors, including farmers markets and festivals.
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