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How much does insurance cost for small eCommerce businesses?

For a small eCommerce business, product and general liability commonly starts around $26/month priced on real sales, versus $500 to $1,500+ per year for a traditional annual policy. The pay-as-you-sell model suits small sellers whose volume, and exposure, changes month to month.

Pay-as-you-sell vs a traditional annual premium.

Assureful (pay-as-you-sell)

Traditional annual

How it is priced

From your real monthly sales data

From an annual revenue estimate entered once

When you pay

Monthly, moving with your sales

Annual premium, often paid upfront

Seasonal fit

Adjusts to spikes and slow months

Fixed, can over- or under-charge

Starting cost

From about $26/mo

Often $500-1,500+/yr

Certificate of Insurance

Marketplace-ready, usually same day

Varies, can take days

Typical range

From about $26/mo; far below a typical annual product-liability premium for low volume.

What drives your price

  • product category
  • monthly sales volume
  • number of channels sold on
  • claims history

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From $26/mo

Pay-as-you-sell insurance

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  • 42% less than comparable A-rated insurers (avg)
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  • No annual forecasts
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Questions

Cost FAQ.

How much does eCommerce business insurance cost for a small seller?+

Product and general liability commonly starts around $26/month priced on real sales. A traditional annual policy often runs $500 to $1,500+ per year, which can overcharge a small or seasonal seller.

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Cost signals are typical ranges, not quotes. Get your real price at /apply. Reviewed 2026-07-01.