Office Building Insurance
Insurance Requirements for Office Buildings
Class A, B, and C office properties including high-rises, suburban office parks, and mixed-use office spaces. Explore coverage-specific requirements below.
Coverage Requirements
GL
General Liability
Covers third-party bodily injury and property damage claims arising from operations on the premises.
Typical: $1M per occurrence / $2M aggregate
WC
Workers' Compensation
Covers medical expenses and lost wages for employees injured on the job. Required by law in most states.
Typical: Statutory limits (varies by state)
CA
Commercial Auto
Covers vehicles used for business purposes, including liability for accidents involving company-owned or hired vehicles.
Typical: $1M combined single limit
UMB
Umbrella / Excess Liability
Provides additional liability coverage above the limits of underlying GL, auto, and WC policies.
Typical: $1M–$5M (varies by risk)
E&O
Professional Liability (E&O)
Covers claims arising from professional errors, omissions, or negligent advice — also known as Errors & Omissions.
Typical: $1M per claim / $2M aggregate
PROP
Property Insurance
Covers damage to tenant-owned improvements, inventory, and business personal property within leased spaces.
Typical: Replacement cost of tenant improvements
Common Vendors
- janitorial services
- HVAC contractors
- elevator maintenance
- security companies
Common Tenants
- law firms
- tech companies
- accounting firms
- consulting agencies
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