Gas Stations & Convenience Stores Insurance

Most gas stations and convenience stores need general liability and commercial property. What you pay depends on your revenue, payroll, location and claims history.

NAICS: 447110·Also known as: gas station, fuel station, service station

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Recommended Coverages

GL

essential

Third-party bodily injury, property damage, personal and advertising injury arising from business operations. For Gas Stations & Convenience Stores businesses, key exposures include slip-and-fall at pumps. Common claims include slip-and-fall at fuel island. Agent note: Tank age, material (fiberglass vs steel), and inspection records are the top underwriting factors

Common limits

$1M per occurrence / $2M aggregate

Commercial Property

essential

Physical damage to buildings, business personal property, equipment, inventory, and tenant improvements from covered perils (fire, wind, theft, vandalism). For Gas Stations & Convenience Stores businesses, key exposures include fire/explosion from fuel. Common claims include vehicle damage from fuel contamination.

Common limits

Based on replacement cost of building and contents. Business income limits typically 12 months of projected revenue.

Workers Comp

recommended

Medical expenses, lost wages, rehabilitation costs, and death benefits for employees injured on the job.

Common limits

Statutory limits per state law; Employers Liability typically $500K/$500K/$500K

Underground Storage Tank Liability

recommended

Underground Storage Tank Liability provides specialized coverage tailored to the risks Gas Stations & Convenience Stores businesses face. Common claims include underground tank leak contamination.

Common limits

Varies by carrier and state

Crime Insurance

situational

Protects Gas Stations & Convenience Stores businesses against losses from employee theft, robbery, forgery, and other criminal acts. Common claims include robbery.

Common limits

Varies by carrier and state

Risk Profile

PhysicalhighLiabilitymoderateProfessionallowPropertymoderate
Rings, inside to outside: low · moderate · high

Physical

high

Liability

moderate

Professional

low

Property

moderate

Top Risks

  • Environmental contamination from USTs
  • Fire/explosion from fuel
  • Robbery/theft
  • Slip-and-fall at pumps
  • Product liability from fuel

Carriers That Write Gas Stations & Convenience Stores

One of the largest small commercial writers in the U.S. with broad class appetite. Competitive BOP pricing and a streamlined agent portal with fast online quoting.

BOPGLWC

Known for competitive commercial auto rates and fast online quoting. Strong appetite for businesses with vehicle fleets and a growing BOP book.

BOPGLWC

Berkshire Hathaway-backed (AM Best A++) with competitive pricing for standard small business classes. Fully online quoting and binding process.

BOPGLWC

Digital-first carrier optimized for micro-to-small businesses. Fast quoting process with broad class appetite and competitive pricing for straightforward risks.

GLBOPWC

Cost Estimate

We don't publish a price for this business type yet. See what businesses pay by industry.

Key Pricing Factors

  • Number of tanks and age
  • Tank inspection compliance
  • Convenience store size
  • Number of fuel dispensers

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Gas Stations & Convenience Stores insurance cost?▾
Your price depends on revenue, payroll, location, claims history and the coverages you choose. Our business insurance cost by industry guide lists published figures for many trades.
What insurance does a Gas Stations & Convenience Stores business need?▾
Most Gas Stations & Convenience Stores businesses need GL, Commercial Property, Workers Comp at minimum. Underground storage tank liability is the critical coverage — environmental cleanup costs can exceed $1M The right coverage package depends on your revenue, employee count, and specific risk exposures.
What are the biggest insurance risks for Gas Stations & Convenience Stores businesses?▾
The primary risks for Gas Stations & Convenience Stores businesses include: Environmental contamination from USTs; Fire/explosion from fuel; Robbery/theft; Slip-and-fall at pumps. Common claims include Underground tank leak contamination, Slip-and-fall at fuel island, Robbery. Understanding these risks helps agents recommend appropriate coverage limits and endorsements.
What do carriers look at when underwriting Gas Stations & Convenience Stores businesses?▾
Key underwriting factors for Gas Stations & Convenience Stores include: Annual revenue, Number of tanks and age, Tank inspection compliance, Convenience store size, Number of fuel dispensers, Environmental compliance history. Carriers use these factors to determine pricing and eligibility. Businesses with clean loss history and strong risk management practices typically qualify for better rates.
What should agents know when quoting Gas Stations & Convenience Stores insurance?▾
Underground storage tank liability is the critical coverage — environmental cleanup costs can exceed $1M. Tank age, material (fiberglass vs steel), and inspection records are the top underwriting factors. Crime insurance for robbery exposure is essential — gas stations are high-target. Using a comparative rater to quote multiple carriers simultaneously helps agents find the best combination of coverage and pricing for each Gas Stations & Convenience Stores account.

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