(503) 395-4060 18773 SW Martinazzi Ave, Ste 220, Tualatin, OR 97062 @escalante_agency

Why Your Business Needs General Liability

If a customer slips in your shop, a client says your work damaged their property, or your landlord asks for proof of insurance, general liability is what protects you. Most leases and many client contracts require it before you can open or sign.

  • Customer injuries
    Someone is hurt at your business, like a slip and fall.
  • Property damage
    You or your staff damage a customer’s property.
  • Products and completed work
    A product you sold or work you did causes a problem later.
  • Personal and advertising injury
    Claims like libel or copying someone’s advertising.

Want your space and equipment covered too? A business owner’s policy (BOP) bundles general liability with property coverage, often for less than buying them separately.

WHO WE INSURE

Businesses We Commonly Insure

If you don’t see your business here, call us. Chances are we can help.

Services

Barber shops, beauty and hair salons, dry cleaners, pet grooming and training, photographers, locksmiths, tailors, upholstery and carpet cleaning.

Retail Stores

Florists, bakeries, boutiques, gift and toy shops, jewelry, shoe and clothing stores, pet stores, delis, ice cream shops and online stores.

Restaurants & Food Service

Fine dining, fast casual, quick service, caterers and commissary kitchens.

Get a restaurant quote →

Light Manufacturing

Bakery plants, candy makers, printing, furniture makers, machine shops, engraving, decorative metal work and screen printing.

Wholesale & Warehouses

Auto parts, building materials, hardware, electrical and plumbing supply, warehouses and mini-storage.

Contractors

HVAC, electrical, plumbing, interior painting and carpentry, flooring and fencing. Get a contractor quote →

Building Owners (LRO)

Lessor’s risk only coverage for buildings you lease to retail, office, service or contractor tenants.

Real Estate Agents

Liability coverage for agents and real estate offices.

General Liability or a BOP?

General liability covers injuries and damage you cause to other people. It’s the right fit if you work from home, at customers’ locations, or don’t have much equipment.

A business owner’s policy (BOP) adds coverage for your space, equipment and inventory, plus lost income if you have to close after a covered loss like a fire. If you have a shop, salon or restaurant, it’s usually the better value.

Not sure? Pick “help me choose” on the form and we’ll compare both.

Other Coverage to Consider

  • Workers’ Compensation
    Required in Oregon once you have employees, even part-time.
  • Commercial Auto
    For vehicles you use for deliveries or business errands.
  • Liquor Liability
    For restaurants, bars and caterers that serve alcohol.
  • Professional Liability
    For businesses that give advice or professional services.

See all of our business insurance.

MEET YOUR AGENTS

When You Call, You’re Talking to One of Us

German Escalante, co-owner of Escalante Insurance Agency in Tualatin, Oregon

German Escalante

Co-Owner

German brings more than 20 years of insurance experience, helping Oregon families and small business owners protect what they’ve built. As an independent agency, we shop many carriers, so every client gets real options.

When he has time, he loves traveling back to El Salvador, where his family is from, and spending time with his grandkids.

Daniel Escalante, co-owner of Escalante Insurance Agency in Tualatin, Oregon

Daniel Escalante

Co-Owner

Before insurance, Daniel worked in construction project management, so he knows job sites, deadlines and the certificates contractors need to get to work. He’s licensed in property, casualty and life insurance, and he makes sure quotes come back fast and nothing falls through the cracks.

Off the clock, he still plays indoor and outdoor soccer all over the Portland metro.

As an independent agency, we’re not tied to one insurance company. We compare multiple carriers for you, so you get more options without making ten phone calls.

FAQ

Small Business Insurance Questions

How much does general liability cost for a small business?

It depends on your type of business, revenue, location and claims history. A small home-based service business pays far less than a restaurant. We compare several carriers so you see real prices, not a guess.

My landlord is asking for a certificate of insurance. Can you help?

Yes. Once your policy is active, we can usually send a certificate the same day, including naming your landlord as an additional insured if the lease requires it.

Do I need insurance if I work from home?

Often yes. Your homeowners or renters policy usually doesn’t cover business activity, especially customers visiting or work done at their locations.

Do you work with new businesses?

Yes. We insure many first-year businesses and can help you figure out what you need before you sign a lease or open your doors.

Can I do everything in Spanish?

Yes. The form, the paperwork and every phone call can be in Spanish if you prefer.

SERVING BUSINESSES IN

Across the Portland Metro

We insure small businesses throughout Oregon from our office in Tualatin. See our service areas.

Tualatin · Tigard · Beaverton · Hillsboro · Portland · Sherwood · Wilsonville · Salem

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