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Wholesalers and retail store insurance

Request a quote for your retail store or wholesale business. We’re here to help you find the best insurance for your needs.

By phone

Monday to Friday: 8 AM to 8 PM
Saturday: 8 AM to 4 PM

1-866-773-8692 This link opens your phone app.

Online

Give us your contact information, and we'll call you back within 2 business days to complete your request.

Types of businesses we insure

Here are some examples of the businesses or sectors we insure:

Retailers

  • Convenience stores
  • Pharmacies
  • Grocery stores and supermarkets
  • Specialty stores (like florists, pet stores, bookstores)

Wholesalers

  • Food distributors
  • Household goods and personal effects
  • Building materials and supplies

Retail store and wholesale business insurance coverages

Protect your business against loss or damage due to incidents, such as an accident or legal action.

Included coverages

Commercial property

Covers physical damage to your building or its contents (such as an outdoor sign, merchandise or equipment)

Equipment breakdown

Covers the sudden and accidental breakdown of equipment on the insured premises (including electrical, mechanical and electronic equipment such as an air conditioning unit, furnace or elevator)

Loss of income 

Covers a loss of income due to a temporary closure after a covered incident (like water damage or a fire) 

Dishonesty, disappearance and destruction

Covers losses due to fraud, such as money theft, stolen goods, counterfeit money or embezzlement by an employee

Business liability

Covers losses resulting from claims or legal action by third parties who sustained bodily injury, property damage or other accidental harm (such as an employee who falls on the premises)

Property in transit

Covers loss or damage to property being transported, such as merchandise, equipment, tools or property of others for which you may be held liable

Optional coverages

  • Product withdrawal costs: Covers expenses (like communication fees and employee overtime) to recall products due to defects, deficiencies or inadequacies that create a dangerous condition
  • Water damage coverages: Cover damage caused by a flood, sewer backup or roof water, for example
  • Cyber risks: Covers certain losses due to a cyberattack or data breach
  • Earthquake: Covers damage caused by an earthquake or other earth movements resulting from an earthquake such as an avalanche or landslide

We insure commercial vehicles, too

See our coverage options for commercial vehicles, including trucks, pickups, SUVs and tool trailers.

Get a commercial insurance quote

By phone

Monday to Friday: 8 AM to 8 PM
Saturday: 8 AM to 4 PM

See our other insurance options  

Automobile, property and business insurance products are underwritten by Certas Home and Auto Insurance Company.
The information on this page is provided for informational purposes only. The terms and conditions of the coverages described are set out in the insurance policy, which always prevails. Certain conditions, exclusions and limitations may apply. Savings and discounts are based on each client's individual profile and are subject to eligibility conditions. Rates and discounts are subject to change without notice.