Commercial Insurance for Publishers & Book Printers

About Publishing & Printing Business Insurance

Publishing businesses carry media liability and errors & omissions exposure alongside standard commercial risks — property coverage for printing equipment, workers comp for press operators, and commercial auto for delivery operations.

Business Insurance Brokers places commercial insurance for newspaper publishers, book publishers, book printers, and printing and publishing operations. Newspapers (SIC 2711) and book publishing (SIC 2731, 2732) are our carrier classes. We build programs addressing media liability (libel, slander, copyright infringement), errors & omissions for publishers, commercial property for printing equipment and inventory, workers comp for press operators, and commercial auto for delivery fleets.

Key Coverages

Unique Risks & Coverage Considerations

Publishers carry media liability for defamation, copyright infringement, and errors in published content. Printers face equipment breakdown for presses and bindery equipment. Delivery fleets add commercial auto exposure.

As an independent broker, we shop the entire commercial market — including specialty and surplus lines carriers that write difficult-to-place risks. Our carrier markets rates many of these classes as Preferred, meaning consistent underwriting capacity and competitive pricing. We present you with the best available options for your specific operation, location, and loss history.

States We Serve

We place commercial insurance for California businesses in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose, Fresno, Long Beach, Oakland, Bakersfield, Anaheim and statewide — alongside our existing markets in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Arkansas, South Dakota, Pennsylvania, Texas, Indiana, and California.

Why Choose Business Insurance Brokers?

We are 100% focused on commercial insurance — no personal auto, no homeowners policies, no distractions. That means deeper expertise, stronger carrier relationships, and better outcomes for your business. When you work with us, you get a dedicated commercial broker who understands your industry.