How much does business insurance cost for nurses?

Nurses pay an average of $41 per month, or $486 annually, for general liability insurance. This policy is sometimes called public liability insurance.

General liability insurance covers common third-party risks at hospitals and other healthcare facilities, such as a patient who slips on a wet floor and suffers a bodily injury, or accidental damage to a patient's property.

For example, if a student nurse accidentally drops a patient's smartphone and breaks it while showing the patient more information about their treatment plan, general liability insurance coverage would pay for the repair costs or legal fees if the patient sues.

It also helps pay for attorney's fees and other expenses related to defense coverage if someone sues your business over copyright infringement or other advertising injuries, including defamation.

Below is the average general liability policy for nurses who buy from Insureon:

Premium: $41 per month
Policy limits: $1 million per occurrence; $2 million aggregate
Deductible: $500

The per-occurrence limit is the maximum your insurer will pay for a single covered incident, while the aggregate limit is the most the insurer will pay for all claims during the policy period, typically one year.

General liability insurance costs depend on factors such as the coverage limits and deductible you choose, the size of your business, location, your years of experience, your business income, the types of professional services you provide, and any additional insured endorsements you select.

Learn more about how your insurance premium is calculated and how to save money on your general liability coverage.

Nursing businesses pay an average of $57 per month, or $685 per year, for a business owner’s policy.

A BOP bundles general liability coverage with commercial property insurance to protect against common third-party risks and business property damage. It typically costs less than purchasing each policy separately.

A BOP covers accidents that injure patients, damage their property, or damage your own business property. Because of its increased coverage and affordability, it’s the policy most often recommended by Insureon’s agents.

This is the average business owner's policy for nursing professionals who buy from Insureon:

Premium: $57 per month
Policy limits: $1 million per occurrence; $2 million aggregate
Deductible: $1,000

Nurses who have small practices and low risks are often eligible for a business owner's policy.

You can buy endorsements for your policy for broader coverage, though they come with a higher premium. For example, a nursing clinic might choose to add business interruption insurance to protect against financial losses from a temporary closure, or equipment breakdown coverage to cover losses from the unexpected breakdown of a piece of medical equipment.

The cost of a business owner's policy is based on a number of factors, including the value of your property, where you are located, your educational background, and the number of employees you have.

Nurses pay an average medical malpractice insurance premium of $45 per month, or $542 annually. This policy is also called professional liability insurance or errors and omissions insurance.

Nurses often need this coverage to comply with state laws, work at a specific nursing school or other facility, or obtain their nursing license. Some nurses, like travel nurses, may also need proof of malpractice insurance to obtain a contract with a specific clinic or hospital.

A professional liability insurance policy covers malpractice lawsuits resulting from an error, misdiagnosis, or failure to meet a standard of care. Even frivolous malpractice claims are covered.

For instance, suppose a nurse administers the wrong medication or fails to provide first aid. If the patient files a lawsuit, malpractice insurance would provide reimbursements for your defense costs, court-ordered judgment, or settlement, helping you to avoid financial loss.

Below is the average malpractice insurance policy for nursing businesses that buy from Insureon:

Premium: $45 per month
Policy limits: $1 million per occurrence; $3 million aggregate

Because this is a claims-made policy, your coverage must be kept active to collect on a medical malpractice claim.

One of the biggest factors affecting the cost of malpractice insurance is the type of patient care services you offer, such as telehealth. Other factors include your claims history, the liability limits you choose, and any additional coverage options, such as tail coverage.

Learn more about how your premium is calculated and how to save money on your malpractice insurance coverage.

For nurses, the average cost of workers’ compensation insurance is $43 per month, or $514 annually.

This policy covers medical expenses and lost wages related to workplace injuries, such as a needlestick injury. It usually includes employer's liability insurance to protect against lawsuits from injured workers.

Businesses with employees, both full time and part time, typically must purchase workers' comp to comply with state requirements and avoid penalties.

For example, all healthcare providers in California, Pennsylvania, and New York must carry workers' comp if they have one or more employees. Florida businesses need coverage when they have four or more employees, and coverage is optional in Texas.

Since health insurance plans can deny claims for injuries related to your job, workers' comp coverage is also recommended for independent contractors as a financial safety net and for peace of mind.

The cost of workers' comp depends on several factors, primarily the number of employees you have and their occupational risks. You can save money on workers' comp coverage by classifying your employees correctly and implementing a risk management plan to avoid work-related injuries and subsequent claims.

Nursing professionals spend an average of $50 per month, or $594 per year, on cyber insurance. This policy is also called cyber liability insurance or cybersecurity insurance.

Cyber insurance helps your nursing business recover financially after a cyberattack or data breach. It can cover data breach investigations, cyber extortion payments, and costs related to complying with your state's data breach laws.

A cyber liability insurance policy is especially crucial for clinics that store protected HIPAA information and other personally identifiable information (PII) belonging to their patients.

The cost of cyber insurance and the coverage you need depends on the amount of sensitive information you handle at your nursing business.

Healthcare professionals pay an average of $216 per month, or $2,589 per year, for commercial auto insurance.

This type of insurance pays for legal costs if your company vehicle injures someone or damages their property in an accident. It can also cover vehicle theft, vandalism, and weather damage.

Most states require commercial auto insurance for vehicles owned by a healthcare business. For personal, rented, and leased vehicles used for work purposes, look to hired and non-owned auto insurance (HNOA) instead.

The cost of commercial auto insurance depends on several factors, including your policy limits, the coverage options you choose, the number and value of your vehicles, and the driving records of anyone permitted to drive.