Restaurant commercial insurance overview (2026)

Typical insurance coverages for restaurant operations

Most restaurant businesses carry a stack of 4 commercial-insurance lines — based on common industry practice and the lines that bureau filings most often cite for this vertical. Workers' comp is typically required by state law where employees are involved; the rest are commonly carried but not always legally mandated. Confirm with a licensed agent in your state for what's legally required vs commonly carried.

• Workers' Compensation →Medical bills + lost wages for employees injured on the job. Typically required by state law where employees are involved (TX is voluntary).
• General Liability →Third-party bodily injury, property damage, and personal/advertising injury claims arising from your operations.
• Liquor LiabilityCoverage for damages from sale or service of alcohol — required by most state liquor licenses and many landlords.
• Commercial Property →Building, contents, and business-personal-property coverage for your commercial premises.

Deep dive on restaurant

• Restaurant cost calculator — industry-typical ranges, drivers, ways to reduce premium
• Restaurant insurance requirements — what insurance you need (legal + commonly-carried)
• Rate filings by state — see your state's recent filings

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