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Insurance, priced honestly.

File.Business is not a licensed broker. We connect you to vetted independent brokers who quote across multiple carriers for general liability, professional liability, BOP, workers comp, cyber, and specialty lines.

Licensed brokers Multiple carriers No File.Business fee
220,000+
Businesses served
4.9 / 5
From 8,200 reviews
A+
BBB rated, SOC 2 II
Multi-carrier
Quoting
$0
Free
formation service
51
Jurisdictions
filed in-house
220K+
Businesses
formed since launch
4.9★
Rating
8,200+ verified reviews
SOC 2 Type II · 2025 report 4.9 · 8,200+ reviews E&O Insured · carrier on request 51 Jurisdictions 220,000+ Formed
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5 minutes to startSet up before lunch
Transparent pricingNo surprise renewals
60-day money-backCancel anytime
What it is

Business Insurance, plainly.

Most small businesses need at least one or two insurance policies. General liability covers slip-and-fall, property damage, advertising injury, the everyday stuff. A Business Owner\u2019s Policy (BOP) bundles general liability with property coverage. Workers comp is required in every state once you have a W-2 employee. Professional liability (errors and omissions) covers service providers. Cyber liability covers data breaches and ransomware.

The problem with shopping insurance is that captive agents (State Farm, Allstate, Geico) only sell their carrier\u2019s policies. You get one quote, not comparison shopping. Independent brokers quote across multiple carriers, which is what you want. File.Business connects you to a network of independent brokers, not captive agents.

Our brokers handle the back-and-forth with carriers, get you 3 to 5 quotes for the same coverage, and bind the policy once you pick. We do not earn fees that bias the recommendation; brokers earn commission from carriers, which is standard in the industry.

Who this is for

Common situations.

New foundersGeneral liability for the first contract that requires proof of insurance.
Companies hiringWorkers comp required when the first W-2 employee starts.
Professional servicesErrors and omissions for consultants, accountants, agencies, designers.
Local businessesBOP plus liquor liability (restaurants), product liability (retail).
Tech and SaaSCyber liability is essential. Customer contracts often require it.
Real estateProperty insurance, landlord insurance, umbrella policies.
See your situation here?The fastest path is to start. Five minutes, pay only state fee.
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What is included

What the network includes.

  • Licensed independent brokers
  • Multi-carrier quoting (3 to 5 quotes per request)
  • General liability, professional liability, BOP
  • Workers comp in every state
  • Cyber liability
  • Specialty lines (D&O, EPLI, product liability)
  • Certificate of insurance issuance
  • Annual review at renewal
  • No File.Business fee
How it works

Four steps. We handle the rest.

Step 1
ProfileBusiness type, revenue, employees, specific risks.
Step 2
Match2 to 3 brokers contact you with quote scopes.
Step 3
QuotePick a broker, get 3 to 5 carrier quotes.
Step 4
BoundSign and pay. Certificate issued same day.
Side by side

How we compare.

Hiscox
Direct carrier
One carrier, single quote.
Next Insurance
Direct carrier
Online direct, narrow coverage.
Local State Farm
Captive
One carrier, single quote.
File.Business
Honest
All-in pricing, real specialists.
  • Multi-carrier quoting
  • Licensed brokers
  • Specialty lines available
  • Same-day certificates
  • Annual renewal review
  • No File.Business fee
HiscoxNext InsuranceLocal State FarmFile.Business
Carriers quoted1113-5
Specialty lineslimitedlimitedlimitedbroad
Certificate same dayyesyesnoyes
Renewal reviewnononoyes
Single bill with formationnononon/a (direct broker)
“I had a contract requiring $2M professional liability by Friday. Got matched Tuesday, quotes Wednesday, bound Thursday. The broker even noticed my GL was underpriced and saved me $400/yr there too.”
MB
Megan BoothFounder, Booth Public Relations
3 daysquote to bound
$2Mliability coverage
$400saved on GL
60day promise

The File.Business Promise

If we miss a deadline on a service you pay us to manage, we cover the penalty. If you change your mind within 60 days, we refund our fee in full. Your data stays yours, always.

60-day money-back Penalty-free filings Cancel anytime No surprise fees
FAQ

Common questions.

Does File.Business sell insurance?
No. Insurance is a licensed activity. We match you to vetted independent brokers.
Do you earn fees that bias the match?
No. Brokers earn commissions from carriers (standard industry practice). We do not take a cut.
How fast can I get coverage?
For standard policies (GL, BOP, workers comp), often same-day to 48 hours. Specialty (cyber, D&O) can take 3 to 7 days.
What states do you cover?
All 50.
Workers comp in every state?
Yes. Some states require state-fund (Ohio, Washington, Wyoming, North Dakota); most allow private carriers. Brokers handle this.
Cyber liability?
Yes. Critical for any business handling customer data.
Annual renewal?
Yes. Brokers re-quote at renewal. Most save 10 to 20% by switching carriers every few years.
Certificates of insurance?
Yes. Most policies issue COIs same day. Required for many customer contracts and commercial leases.
What if I have a claim?
You work directly with the carrier (not the broker). Brokers can assist with the process; many do.
Can I keep my existing broker?
Yes. If you have one you trust, keep them. We add the option to compare quotes.

Get quotes in about 5 minutes.

Tell us a few details. We do the rest. You get a single dashboard for everything.

Licensed brokers Multiple carriers No File.Business fee
$129/yr Compliance Annual Filings · penalty-free

On the $129/yr Compliance Annual Filings plan, we cover state late fees.

When you autofile your annual report through the $129/yr plan and we miss the deadline, we pay the state's late fee. The guarantee applies to that specific plan and the filings it includes. Other File.Business services are billed at the prices on this page.

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How it works

Four steps from request to delivery

File.Business runs your filing on a single concierge workflow. You provide what we need; we handle the rest.

1

Tell us what you need

2-minute intake. We confirm the filing type, jurisdiction, and any supporting documents required.

2

We prepare the filing

Our specialists draft the document, validate against state requirements, and queue for your review where required.

3

We submit to the state

Filed through the state portal. We pay the state fee, track the submission, and resolve any state correspondence.

4

Confirmation in your vault

state-required document delivered to your SOC 2 encrypted document vault, with deadline tracking for the next filing.

500K+
Filings completed
51 jurisdictions
All US states + DC tracked
SOC 2 secured
Encrypted document vault
99.6% on-time
Annual reports filed in window
$0 hidden fees
Flat-rate service pricing

Ready to get started?

File.Business handles formation, filings, registered agent service, and ongoing compliance across all 51 US jurisdictions on a single concierge platform.

File.Business is a private business filing and compliance service. We are not a government agency and are not affiliated with any Secretary of State office. You may file directly with the appropriate state agency. SOC 2 Type II audited. 220,000+ businesses formed since 2017.