Why this class matters to Coterie

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers ranks #40 on Coterie’s Top 100 classes list (December 2025), so this is a business type Coterie actively writes.

Typical risks

For independent artists, writers and performers, common claims include audience or visitor injuries at a studio and personal or advertising injury claims. Clients visit, leases require proof of coverage, and advertising injury can arise from your marketing.

GL and BOP, explained

General liability covers third-party bodily injury, property damage and, for most classes, personal and advertising injury. Per-occurrence limits are $300K, $500K, $1M or $2M, with aggregates at twice that, and the policy includes medical payments and damage to rented premises.

A BOP covers computers, furniture and valuable papers, with business income and computer interruption built in. A business owner’s policy combines liability, property and business income in one policy.

Before you quote

Home-based businesses are accepted. Live performance venues may need extra review. Across all classes, Coterie generally accepts up to $10M in revenue and 50 employees, one location per policy, no more than two losses in five years (none over $15K) and no prior cancellations or non-renewals. Home-based and newer businesses are welcome.

The Coterie experience

Instead of waiting days on paperwork, you get an online quote, bind in minutes and instant certificates when a client or landlord asks. Every policy includes Manage My Risk, with free OSHA updates, safety checklists and a personalized risk plan.

All coverage is subject to underwriting and availability.

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