Business insurance for Canadian sole proprietors

Sole Proprietorship Insurance

Request an online insurance quote that reflects how your owner-operated business works, including what you provide, where you operate and the business property or technology you use.

  • Owner-operated businesses
  • Home-based businesses
  • Business property
  • Cyber liability
A sole proprietor managing an owner-operated business
A sole proprietor managing an owner-operated business

What shapes your quote

Insurance details for an owner-operated business

A sole proprietorship can take many forms, from home-based work and consulting to contracting, retail, technology and personal services. The information you provide about your operations helps describe the business and identify which available insurance products may be relevant, including General Liability, Commercial Property and Cyber Liability Insurance.

Products and services

Describe the products you sell or the services you perform so the quote reflects your actual business activities.

Business location

State whether you work from home, at a separate business location, at client sites or across more than one type of location.

Equipment and property

Include the equipment and other business property involved in your work when providing quote details.

Clients and contracts

Explain who you work for and identify any client contracts that influence the insurance you are seeking.

Subcontractors

Disclose whether subcontractors participate in your operations so the quote information accurately describes how work is completed.

Digital operations

Describe how your business uses online systems or technology when considering whether Cyber Liability Insurance may be relevant.

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Sole Proprietorship Insurance questions

What business details should a sole proprietor provide for a quote?

Provide a clear description of your products or services, business location, equipment, clients, contracts and any subcontractors involved in your work. These details help describe how the business operates.

Can I request a quote if I operate my sole proprietorship from home?

Home-Based Business Insurance and Sole Proprietorship Insurance are among the insurance options listed by quotemybiz.ca. When requesting a quote, explain that the business operates from home and describe the work performed there.

Why should I include client contract details?

Contracts are one of the factors that can shape a sole proprietor's insurance needs. Include relevant contract details when requesting a quote so the enquiry reflects the insurance you are seeking.

Should I include business equipment and property in my quote request?

Yes. Describe the equipment and property used by the business. Commercial Property Insurance is one of the available business insurance products, and property details help clarify your enquiry.

What should I say about subcontractors?

State whether subcontractors are involved, what work they perform and how they participate in your operations. This helps ensure the quote information accurately represents the business.

What insurance products are available through quotemybiz.ca?

Available products include General Liability Insurance, Commercial Property Insurance and Cyber Liability Insurance, along with insurance options for sole proprietorships and a range of specific business activities.

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Tell us what your business does, where you work, what equipment you use and whether clients, contracts or subcontractors are part of your operations. quotemybiz.ca is owned by Multi Risk Insurance Brokers and Financial Group Inc.

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