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Posted on Google Tracy MurrayJanuary 23, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tina Vondane was super helpful from start to finish. She helped us transfer auto and home policies seamlessly. Very pleasant to work with.Posted on Google Craig BrunerJanuary 20, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Premier Choice is first rate. Kaitlyn was outstanding in addressing my request. Incredibly fast and thorough!Posted on Google Bernie RubinJanuary 20, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shout out to Tina V. Thank you for your knowledge, professionalism and sincere commitment to help me through a somewhat difficult time in procuring auto insurance. What a pleasure not having to deal with "off-shore" customer service reps! Appreciate you. BPosted on Google Snow AliJanuary 18, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amber Wallace was helpful, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. She made the whole process quick and I really appreciate it.Posted on Google Cody PaceJanuary 14, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mike is great to work withPosted on Google Christy GrantJanuary 11, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Collecting a COI was a breeze. Thank you.Posted on Google Laura RoeJanuary 8, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tina at Premier Choice Insurance was a delight! She got us a great quote on homeowners insurance and was able to save us almost $600 yearly. She was very personable and friendly. I am glad that we have switched our car insurance over and now our homeowners as well!Posted on Google Rachel GlaserJanuary 7, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amber is great. She worked quickly to find us an insurance for our new home.Posted on Google L HutchJanuary 5, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Everyone is very helpful and a pleasure to work with! Thanks for all you do!Posted on Google Susan TurnerJanuary 4, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Premier Choice Insurance has been able to save me money on my Home Owners and Auto Policy, I'm so glad I switched! Thank you, Tina, for all your help, especially your Great communication and followup!
You’re not wondering if you have the right coverage when something goes wrong. You already know you do because someone walked you through it, explained what you actually need for your business, and made sure you weren’t paying for things that don’t matter.
When an employee gets hurt or a vehicle gets hit, you’re not scrambling to figure out what’s covered. You’re making a call to someone who knows your name and your business. We handle it while you keep running your operation.
That’s what commercial insurance should do. It should cover the risks specific to how you operate in Circle City and across Arizona, whether that’s workers compensation insurance for your crew, commercial auto insurance for your fleet, or professional liability insurance for the services you provide. The policy works because it was built around what you actually do, not what some algorithm thinks you need.
We’re a family-owned agency based in Arizona. We’ve been serving businesses across Circle City, Phoenix, Mesa, and the surrounding areas for years because we understand how Arizona businesses operate and what risks they face in this market.
We’re not a call center. We’re a local office with real people who pick up the phone. Our team has access to over 100 insurance carriers, which means we’re not trying to force your business into one company’s box. We find what fits.
We’ve earned 930+ five-star reviews on Google and recognition as Agents of the Year in 2023 because we show up when it matters. You’re not getting shuffled to a different person every time you call. You’re working with an agency that’s accountable to the community it serves.
First, we talk. You tell us what your business does, how many people work for you, what vehicles you use, and what your current situation looks like. If your rates just jumped or your policy got canceled, we want to know why.
Then we look at what you actually need. Arizona requires workers compensation insurance if you have employees. You need commercial auto insurance if you’ve got business vehicles on the road. Depending on your industry, you might need business liability insurance, errors and omissions insurance, or commercial property insurance. We go through it with you so you know what’s legally required and what’s just smart to have.
After that, we shop your coverage across our network of carriers. We’re not limited to one company’s rates or terms. We compare options, explain the differences, and show you what you’re getting for your money. Once you pick a policy, we handle the paperwork and cancel your old coverage if you want us to. No cost for that service.
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Commercial insurance isn’t one policy. It’s a combination of coverages that protect different parts of your operation. Workers compensation insurance covers medical costs and lost wages if an employee gets injured on the job. Arizona law requires it for most businesses with employees, and in 2022 alone, the state reported 79,500 non-fatal workplace injuries.
Commercial auto insurance covers vehicles you use for business purposes. If you’re driving to job sites, hauling equipment, or making deliveries in Circle City or anywhere in Arizona, you need this coverage. It’s not optional.
Business liability insurance protects you if someone gets hurt on your property or if your work causes damage. Professional liability insurance, also called errors and omissions insurance or e&o insurance, covers you if a client claims your services caused them financial harm. If you’re a contractor, consultant, or service provider, this matters.
Commercial property insurance covers your building, equipment, and inventory if something gets damaged or stolen. If you’re operating out of a physical location in Circle City, this is how you protect what you’ve built. We help you figure out which combination makes sense for how you operate and what risks you’re actually facing in Arizona’s business climate.
Arizona requires workers compensation insurance if you have employees. There are very few exceptions, and the penalties for not carrying it are steep. If someone gets hurt on the job and you’re not covered, you’re personally liable for their medical bills, lost wages, and potentially legal fees.
You also need commercial auto insurance for any vehicle titled to your business or used for business purposes. Personal auto policies don’t cover commercial use, and if you get into an accident while working, your personal carrier can deny the claim.
Beyond those two, most other coverage types aren’t legally required but are often required by contracts, leases, or lenders. If you’re signing a commercial lease in Circle City, your landlord will likely require general liability insurance. If you’re bidding on jobs, clients often won’t hire you without proof of liability and workers comp coverage. We help you figure out what’s legally required versus what’s practically necessary to operate and protect yourself.
It depends on what you do, how many people you employ, your claims history, and what coverage you need. In Arizona, the average cost for general liability insurance runs around $42 per month. Workers compensation insurance averages about $46 per month, but that varies widely based on your industry and payroll. Professional liability insurance typically costs around $71 per month.
If you’re running a low-risk office business with a few employees, your total cost might be a few hundred dollars a month. If you’re in construction or another high-risk trade, it’ll be higher because the risk of claims is higher.
The bigger factor is whether you’re getting the right coverage for what you’re paying. A cheap policy that doesn’t cover your actual risks isn’t a deal. We work with over 100 carriers, so we can show you what different companies charge for the same coverage and help you make a decision based on value, not just price. We also look at your current policy if you have one and see if there’s a better option that doesn’t leave gaps.
General liability insurance covers bodily injury and property damage. If a client trips over your equipment at a job site in Circle City and breaks their arm, general liability covers their medical bills and your legal defense if they sue. If your work causes physical damage to someone’s property, this policy responds.
Professional liability insurance, also called errors and omissions insurance, covers financial harm caused by your services or advice. If you’re a consultant and a client claims your recommendations cost them money, e&o insurance covers your defense and any settlement. If you’re a designer and a client says your work didn’t meet the contract terms and they lost revenue because of it, this is what protects you.
Most businesses that provide services rather than physical products need professional liability insurance. Most businesses that work on job sites or have clients visit their location need general liability. Many need both. It depends on what you do and where your risk actually sits. We walk through your operations and show you which coverage applies to which scenario so you’re not guessing.
No. Personal auto policies specifically exclude business use, and if you file a claim while using your vehicle for work, your carrier will deny it. That means you’re paying out of pocket for repairs, medical bills, and legal costs if someone gets hurt.
Commercial auto insurance is required in Arizona for any vehicle used for business purposes. That includes vehicles titled to your business, vehicles you use to drive to job sites, and vehicles your employees drive for work. Even if you’re just using your personal truck to haul tools to a job in Circle City, you need commercial coverage.
The cost difference isn’t as big as most people think, and the risk of being uninsured is massive. If you cause an accident while working and you don’t have commercial auto insurance, you’re personally liable for everything. We help you get the right commercial vehicle insurance based on how many vehicles you have, who’s driving them, and what you’re using them for. It’s not complicated once someone explains it clearly.
It’s happening more often, especially in Arizona. Insurance companies are pulling out of certain markets or raising rates on long-term customers without much warning. If your policy gets canceled or your renewal comes back with a big increase, you need to move quickly because operating without coverage isn’t an option.
First, find out why it happened. Sometimes it’s a claims issue. Sometimes the carrier is leaving the state or the industry. Sometimes it’s just a market shift and you got caught in it. Once you know the reason, you can address it with a new carrier.
That’s where having access to over 100 insurance carriers matters. If one company doesn’t want your business or prices you out, we’ve got 99 other options. We shop your coverage across multiple carriers, explain why the rates are what they are, and find you a policy that actually works. We also handle canceling your old policy if you’re switching, and there’s no cost for our service. You’re not stuck with one company’s decision. You’ve got options, and we help you find them fast.
Yes. Arizona law requires workers compensation insurance for almost every business with employees, regardless of size. It doesn’t matter if you have one employee or fifty. If someone is on your payroll and they get hurt while working, you’re required to have coverage.
The only exceptions are extremely narrow and usually involve specific corporate structures or family businesses. If you’re hiring people to work for you in Circle City or anywhere in Arizona, assume you need workers comp unless an attorney tells you otherwise in writing.
The reason the law is so strict is because workplace injuries are common. Arizona reported over 79,500 non-fatal workplace injuries in 2022, and the majority were in private businesses. Without workers comp, you’re personally liable for medical bills, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, and legal fees if an employee sues. One serious injury can financially ruin a small business. Workers compensation insurance protects you from that risk and keeps you legal. We help you get coverage that’s based on your actual payroll and industry risk, so you’re not overpaying but you’re fully protected.
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