Business Insurance - Do You Need It?

The topic of insurance can be overwhelming and even exhausting. This session will help to simplify what is an important element of your business. Hear real-life stories from designers and expert advice from an agent to understand insurance needs for interior design businesses. The discussion will include:

• How to protect yourself and your business if damage does happen on a jobsite with multiple parties.

• How to protect yourself from canceled jobs or canceled orders.

• What types of insurance you need, why you need it, how much you need and how much it costs.

• Who does your insurance cover if you have W2 employees vs 1099?

Panelists:

Lynn Boutross, ASID, Senior Design Partner for Blutter/Shiff

Erin Shakoor, Design Principal, Shakoor Interiors

Kenneth Walter, ASID, President for Gray & Walter

Moderator:

Kevin Pitts, Agent, Maury Donnelly & Parr, Inc.

Host or Publisher Design Center at the Merchandise Mart