I.I.I. Publishes New Business Insurance Book

Businessowners Now Have Guide to Help Them Get the Right Coverage

INSURANCE INFORMATION INSTITUTE
Contact: Press Offices
New York: 212-346-5500; media@iii.org
Washington, D.C.: 202-833-1580

NEW YORK, April 1, 2008 -The Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) has just published the print version of Insuring Your Business: A Small Businessowners' Guide to Insurance. Designed to help businessowners decide what kinds of insurance they need for their business, the 123-page book has sections devoted to property insurance, liability protection, life insurance for key employees and workers compensation, among other topics. There are also chapters focusing on insurance for specific types of business such as construction contractors, food service businesses, home-based businesses, nonprofit organizations and small retail stores.

The new publication includes sections on essential coverages for all small businesses, insurance for specific types of businesses, risk management techniques and how to file a claim. In addition, there is a glossary of business insurance terms, a listing of state insurance departments and a directory of small business and insurance organizations.

"One of the biggest mistakes businessowners make is that they don't buy the right type of insurance and often have gaps in their coverage, " said Loretta Worters, vice president, I.I.I. "Without the right insurance coverage, a business can be wiped out by a disaster or lawsuit. The Insuring Your Business guide provides the information businessowners need to protect their business."

Insuring Your Business is available for purchase in print and PDF format for $28 (quantity discounts are available) through the I.I.I. online bookstore, by phone (212-346-5500 or 800-331-9146), by email (publications@iii.org) or by mail (Insurance Information Institute, 110 William Street, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10038).

For more information on how to properly insure your business, go to the I.I.I. Web site.

The I.I.I. is a nonprofit, communications organization supported by the insurance industry.