Print Shop Insurance Coverage Checklist
The coverages a print shop business may carry — core, prevalent, and situational — why each matters, and the gap most often missed.
Pull out your current policy and check the box next to any coverage you can confirm is already in place — anything unchecked is worth a quick conversation with your advisor. Coverage checklist for commercial printers, sign makers, and screen printers. Priorities reflect typical exposure; confirm against customer art and data.
Tick each coverage you can confirm you carry — anything left unticked is a good question for your next policy review.
| Have it? | Coverage | Why this business needs it | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial General Liability | Covers injuries and property damage; confirm advertising injury coverage. | Core | |
| Media Liability / E&O | Covers infringement, defamation, and misprint claims — often excluded from GL for printers. | Prevalent | |
| Cyber Liability | Covers mailing lists and customer data used in print jobs. | Situational | |
| Commercial Property & Business Income (incl. Equipment Breakdown) | Covers presses and lost income when they fail. | Core | |
| Workers' Compensation | Required in most states; saws and machinery drive the largest injuries. | Core |
The coverage gap most often missed
The most commonly missed gap for this class is media liability. Printers can be named when a customer's art infringes a copyright or trademark, and many GL policies exclude intellectual-property claims for businesses that print for others. Printers should use terms where customers warrant their rights and indemnify the shop, check licenses on major brands, and consider media or E&O coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
What insurance does a print shop business need?
The core coverages for a print shop business are Commercial General Liability, Commercial Property & Business Income (incl. Equipment Breakdown), Workers' Compensation. This checklist also lists the prevalent and situational coverages worth considering, with a plain-English note on why each matters.
Is this checklist insurance advice?
No. It is a free educational tool to help you have a more informed conversation with a licensed professional. It affords no coverage and is not insurance, legal, or financial advice — only your actual policy language governs what is and isn't covered.
Can Cory Washington & Co. review my print shop coverage?
Yes. Share your checklist and we'll review your program line by line, market your account across multiple carriers, and explain the trade-offs in plain English. Cory Washington & Co. LLC is licensed in all 50 states.
This checklist is a free educational tool from Cory Washington & Co. to help you review your own coverage and have a more informed conversation with a licensed insurance professional. It is general information only — not insurance, legal, or financial advice, and not a recommendation to buy, change, or cancel any policy. Coverage terms, availability, limits, and requirements vary by policy, carrier, and state, and only the language in your actual policy governs what is and isn’t covered. Checking or leaving blank any item above does not indicate that you are adequately insured or under-insured. Using this checklist does not create a client, agency, or fiduciary relationship. Always consult a licensed professional about your specific situation.