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Business Insurance: Are You Fully Covered?

Ray Cogan

Common Questions We Hear from Local Business Owners

As the summer season begins to fade and businesses in Frederick, Annapolis, and Washington, D.C. prepare for the final quarter of the year, now is the perfect time to evaluate one of your most crucial risk management tools: business insurance. Whether you're running a local restaurant in Annapolis, a retail boutique in downtown Frederick, or a consulting firm in the heart of The District, being underinsured—or worse, uninsured—could leave your business vulnerable to devastating financial consequences.

Operating a business always carries a certain level of risk. Property damage, liability claims, cyber threats, natural disasters, employee injuries—these are just a few of the challenges that could interrupt your operations or even close your doors. As summer storms, tourism surges, and increased foot traffic wind down, the shift into the fall season provides a natural window to reassess where your business stands with its coverage. ***

Here are some common questions we hear from local business owners:

Do I need more than just general liability insurance?

Does my policy cover flooding or cyberattacks?

What about employees or seasonal workers?

If a customer slips in my store, am I protected?

If you can’t answer these questions with confidence, then it’s time to revisit your policy—and we can help.

Here are some essential coverage types every business owner in Frederick, Annapolis, or D.C. should consider:

1. General Liability Insurance. Protects you against lawsuits from bodily injury, property damage, and advertising injuries. Essential for all businesses, whether you’re customer-facing or not.

2. Commercial Property Insurance. Covers physical assets such as buildings, inventory, furniture, and equipment. Storms, fires, or vandalism could put your assets at risk, especially during Maryland’s volatile summer weather.

3. Business Interruption Insurance. Helps replace lost income and covers expenses if your business has to temporarily shut down due to a covered event. With D.C.’s dense environment and Frederick’s historic district, even minor incidents can lead to major disruptions.

4. Workers' Compensation. Required in most states—including Maryland and D.C.—this covers medical costs and lost wages for employees who are injured on the job.

5. Professional Liability (E&O Insurance). If you provide services or advice, this protects you from negligence claims—even if you haven’t made a mistake. Ideal for consultants, attorneys, accountants, and agencies.

6. Cyber Liability Insurance. Data breaches and online fraud are on the rise; this is no longer optional. If your business handles sensitive customer data, payment info, or employee records, you need cyber protection.

7. Commercial Auto Insurance. If your business owns or uses vehicles, even occasionally, you’ll need commercial auto coverage. Personal auto policies typically don’t cover business-related incidents.

Each area Lindquist Insurance serves presents unique risks and opportunities:

Frederick businesses often operate out of older buildings, making property insurance especially important due to aging infrastructure.
Annapolis, with its coastal proximity, faces added concerns like flooding and storm damage, especially during late summer and early fall.
Washington, D.C., is dense, highly regulated, and subject to both political and economic volatility, which makes risk mitigation through comprehensive coverage a must.

No matter where you’re based, a one-size-fits-all policy won’t work. You need a customized insurance plan for your operations, size, location, and industry.

If you own a small café in Frederick. A thunderstorm causes a power outage, spoiling your refrigerated inventory. Without business interruption and property insurance, you eat the cost.
If you operate a law firm in D.C., and a client accuses you of providing bad advice. Without professional liability insurance, even a false claim can be costly to defend.
If your Annapolis boutique is broken into during the offseason and your current policy has outdated coverage limits, you may not be able to replace everything lost.

In all of these cases, being fully covered makes the difference between a manageable setback and a business-ending crisis. Many business owners think they can’t afford better insurance. But the truth is, you might already be overpaying for coverage that doesn’t fit. You may be underinsured or unaware of critical gaps.

Don’t wait for the next storm, lawsuit, or data breach to realize you’re not fully protected. Now is the time to review your insurance portfolio and ensure your business is prepared for whatever the fall and winter may bring.

Contact Lindquist Insurance today to schedule your free business insurance assessment. We’ll walk you through a free, no-pressure insurance review, help you understand your current policy, and suggest ways to strengthen your protection without breaking your budget.

We serve Annapolis, MD, Frederick, MD, and Washington, D.C.

*** For more information on Maryland Business Insurance, visit the State of Maryland website.

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