Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) Insurance

A Business Owner’s Policy, commonly called a BOP, combines several core insurance coverages into one streamlined policy. It is designed for small and mid-sized businesses that want broad protection, simple administration, and cost efficiency.

Cogo Insurance structures Business Owner’s Policies for a wide range of businesses, including trucking companies, cafes and restaurants, retail shops, offices, service businesses, and professional operations. A properly written BOP protects property, income, and liability under one coordinated policy.

What a Business Owner’s Policy Covers

A BOP bundles essential coverages that most businesses need to operate safely.

Commercial Property Insurance

Protects physical business assets such as:

  • Buildings you own
  • Tenant improvements
  • Furniture, fixtures, and equipment
  • Inventory and supplies
  • Computers and office equipment

Coverage applies to losses caused by fire, theft, vandalism, certain weather events, and other covered causes.

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General Liability Insurance

Protects against third-party claims involving:

  • Bodily injury
  • Property damage
  • Slip and fall incidents
  • Customer injuries on premises
  • Legal defense costs and settlements

This coverage is critical for businesses that interact with customers, vendors, or the public.

Business Income and Extra Expense

Helps replace lost income if operations are interrupted by a covered loss.

This coverage can help pay for:

  • Lost revenue
  • Ongoing expenses such as rent and payroll
  • Temporary relocation costs
  • Extra expenses to reopen faster

Business interruption losses often exceed property damage itself.

Businesses Commonly Eligible for a BOP

Business Owner’s Policies are designed for low to moderate risk operations.

Common examples include:

  • Trucking companies with offices or terminals
  • Cafes, coffee shops, and small restaurants
  • Retail shops and storefronts
  • Professional offices
  • Service businesses
  • Small warehouses
  • Contractor offices
  • Technology and consulting firms

Eligibility depends on revenue, square footage, and operational risk.

Optional Coverages Often Added to a BOP

A BOP can be customized with endorsements to address specific risks.

Common additions include:

  • Equipment breakdown
  • Cyber liability
  • Employee dishonesty
  • Money and securities coverage
  • Hired and non-owned auto liability
  • Spoilage coverage for food businesses
  • Ordinance or law coverage
  • Outdoor signs coverage

Cogo Insurance tailors each BOP to the business, not the other way around.

What a BOP Does Not Cover

While broad, a BOP does not cover everything.

It typically does not include:

  • Commercial auto liability
  • Workers compensation
  • Professional liability
  • Directors and officers liability
  • Employment practices liability
  • Motor truck cargo

Those coverages are added separately when needed.

What Affects Business Owner’s Policy Pricing

BOP pricing is influenced by:

  • Business type and operations
  • Location and building construction
  • Revenue and payroll
  • Claims history
  • Safety features and loss controls
  • Coverage limits and deductibles

Accurate classification and values are key to fair pricing.

Why Businesses Choose Cogo Insurance for a BOP

We work with a broad range of industries and carriers.

  • Access to multiple admitted markets
  • Proper classification of operations
  • Clear explanation of coverage and exclusions
  • Scalable policies as the business grows
  • Support during claims and renewals

A BOP should be simple, but never generic.

Business Owner’s Policy FAQ

A BOP combines property, liability, and business income coverage into one coordinated policy, often at a lower cost.

No. It is often required by landlords, lenders, or contracts.

Yes. Office locations, terminals, and dispatch operations are often insured under a BOP.

No. Employee injuries are covered under workers compensation.

Yes. Many BOPs allow cyber liability endorsements.

Yes. We review existing policies for gaps, pricing, and coverage alignment.