Retail Insurance in South Carolina
Keep your inventory protected — at home and at your warehouse.
Choose your primary coverage to get started:
Retail insurance can help protect you from:
Theft and vandalism
Your business has broken windows, a broken door and inventory was stolen. You need to replace and repair — fast.
Fire and wind
Broken pipes and flames can severely damage business furniture and fixtures. You need help to open your doors.
Lost business income
When you need to close for repairs after a covered event, insurance can help cover your financial losses.
Destroyed products or inventory
If your products or inventory get wiped out, the right coverage can help make you whole.
Retail store insurance in South Carolina tailored for your business
NEXT customizes insurance for small businesses, including retail store business. We help business owners get covered in about 10 minutes online. And you’ll have 24/7 access to services. Insurance packages can be customized to include:
- General liability
- Professional liability
- Workers’ compensation
- Commercial property
You can save up to 25% on retail store business insurance in South Carolina*
You can pay for your insurance monthly or annually and you can cancel instantly at any time.
Basic
Lowest Price
General Liability
Per occurrence
$500,000
Professional Liability (E&O)
Per occurrence
$250,000
Workers’ Comp
Per accident
$100,000
Commercial Property
Per occurrence
$25,000
Pro
Most Popular
General Liability
Per occurrence
$1 million
Professional Liability (E&O)
Per occurrence
$1 million
Workers’ Comp
Per accident
$500,000
Commercial Property
Per occurrence
$25,000
Pro Plus
Best Coverage
General Liability
Per occurrence
$1 million
Professional Liability (E&O)
Per occurrence
$1 million
Workers’ Comp
Per accident
$1 million
Commercial Property
Per occurrence
$25,000
Find the right retail store business insurance in South Carolina
We have all the business insurance you might need for your retail store business in South Carolina. And you save up to 10% when you combine coverage.
General Liability
Our general liability coverage meets Amazon’s insurance requirements
General liability insurance provides financial protection if an accident happens at your retail store business, such as a customer injury or damages to someone’s property. It also provides coverage if you have to defend an accusation of libel or slander.
general liability can help you pay for:
Medical payments
Property damage
Legal fees and judgments
Professional Liability (E&O)
Coverage against business mistakes and claims of negligence
Professional liability insurance is designed to provide protection to your retail store business from unexpected expenses if you’re accused of a professional mistake, such as a customer saying you didn’t complete a job on time and wants you to pay for financial losses.
professional liability can help you pay for:
Professional negligence (actual or alleged)
Legal defense costs
Legal judgments
Workers' Compensation
For business owners who hire employees
Workers’ compensation insurance can help pay for medical care and lost wages after a workplace injury. It’s almost always required if your retail store business has employees. Choose business owner’s coverage with your policy to protect yourself.
workers compensation can help you pay for:
Medical expenses
Lost wages
Employer liability
Commercial Property
For business owners who own or rent physical spaces
Commercial property insurance is one of the most common types of small business insurance retail store owners buy because of the different types of coverage it offers. It helps with replacement or repair costs if property is stolen or damaged due to a covered event, such as a burst water pipe, fire or vandalism.
commercial property can help you pay for:
Damaged equipment and inventory
Lost income
Operating expenses
How much should a retail store in South Carolina expect to pay for insurance?
Your retail store insurance costs in South Carolina will be tailored to your business. Several factors will impact the price you pay, including:
- Your claims history
- How high you set your limits
- Your work experience
- How many people you employ
A retail store in South Carolina usually pays about $20 each month for a business insurance policy.†
With coverage built for more than 1,300 small business professions, NEXT offers you the right small business insurance at the right price, no matter what you do.
What does a retail store need insurance for in South Carolina?
With business insurance from NEXT, you’ll have the protection you need to get your retail store business to the next level. Insurance can help you in many ways:
- General liability coverage helps pay for damage to property that doesn’t belong to you.
- Professional liability insurance helps you defend yourself if you’re accused of making a mistake that causes someone to lose money.
- Workers’ compensation insurance can help cover medical bills and lost wages after a work-related injury. Workers’ comp coverage is usually required by law if you have employees.
- Commercial auto coverage will help pay for collision and other driving-related damage.
- Commercial property insurance can help with replacement or repair costs if your owned or leased property is damaged due to a covered event.
Frequently asked questions about retail store business insurance
Here are some of the most common questions we get about retail store business insurance. If you don’t find the answers you need here, our licensed, U.S.-based insurance advisors are standing by to help via online chat or phone.
Does NEXT Insurance offer retail store business insurance in South Carolina?
Yes, NEXT Insurance offers tailored retail store business insurance in South Carolina.
Does NEXT Insurance offer Commercial Auto coverage for retail store business in South Carolina?
Yes, NEXT Insurance offers General Liability, Professional Liability, Workers' Compensation, Commercial Property coverage for retail store business in South Carolina.
What are some examples of types of business insurance protection for retail shops?
NEXT’s retail shop policies can help protect your business from a variety of risks and financial losses related to:
Damage to someone else’s property
The paint you sell on Amazon explodes in a customer’s bedroom, ruining the carpet and drapes. Your general liability policy could help pay for the damages.**Accidents that hurt someone
A customer falls and breaks their arm inside your retail store. Your general liability coverage or BOP insurance could help pay for medical costs and legal fees.Damage to your own property and inventory
Vandals tag your storefront, break a window and steal some business laptops and products. Commercial property insurance could help with replacement or repair.Accidents involving your business vehicles
You have a fender bender on the way to a client’s office. Commercial auto insurance could help pay for the damages.Workplace illness or injuries
Your employee falls off a step stool and twists an ankle — and now you’re down a worker for several weeks. Workers’ compensation insurance can help cover medical bills and lost wages.How can I get a certificate of insurance (COI)?
Once you have a NEXT policy, you’ll have 24/7 access to proof of your insurance (also called a certificate of insurance, or COI) via web or app. Log in to your account, download your COI instantly or deliver it via email or text at no additional cost. Get unlimited certificates and add an additional insured as you need them.
What do I need to get an insurance quote online?
It takes about 10 minutes to get a business insurance quote online with NEXT. We’ll ask a few questions about your business — like what you do, your location, how many people you employ and the vehicles you use for work.
You’ll choose your options and see prices. If you like what you see, you can buy online and get a certificate of insurance (proof of insurance) on the spot.
How do you file an insurance claim with NEXT?
If you’re a policyholder, simply log in to your account and file a claim. We’ll contact you shortly to go over the details. Our support team is standing by to help.
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More professions that are covered by NEXT
Amazon Seller, Arts and Crafts Store, Bike Shop, Bookstore, Candle Store, Candy Store, Clothing Store, Convenience Store, E-commerce, Electronics Store, Fabric Store, Florist, Furniture Store, Hardware Store, Hobby Shop, Jewelry Store, Laundromat, Luggage Store, Medical Supplies Store, Pawn Shop, Retail Store, Toy Store
* To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten, not all applicants may qualify. Individual rates and savings vary and are subject to change. Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. Certain discounts apply to specific coverages only.