Mobile Dog Groomer Insurance in Tennessee
Tennessee requires Workers' Compensation for mobile dog groomers. See the checklist below for the full breakdown and costs.
Tennessee requirements
| Coverage | Required? | Minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workers' Compensation | Required | Statutory | Required once you have W-2 employees; statutory limits apply. |
State regulator: Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
Coverage checklist
| Coverage | Requirement | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial AutoCA | Required | $1,500–$3,200/yr |
| General LiabilityGL | Required | $350–$750/yr |
| Workers' CompensationWC | Required | $1,500–$4,200/yr |
| Inland Marine / Tools & EquipmentIM | Recommended | $300–$900/yr |
| Business Owner's PolicyBOP | Optional | $500–$1,400/yr |
| Commercial PropertyCP | Optional | $500–$1,600/yr |
| Professional Liability / E&OPL/E&O | Optional | $300–$700/yr |
Cost breakdown
- ·Grooming van value
- ·Driving radius
Required for a mobile grooming van — these are commercial vehicles.
- ·Mobile vs. salon
- ·Revenue
- ·Animals handled
Covers animal-bite and property-damage claims; many mobile-grooming franchises require it.
- ·Payroll
- ·Crew size
Required once you have employee groomers; bites and lifting injuries are common.
- ·Grooming equipment value
Covers clippers, tubs, and tables — high-value portable equipment.
- ·Base garage/shop
If you lease a garage or shop base.
- ·Base ownership
If you own/lease a base.
- ·Grooming guarantees
Rare; covers claims of harm from improper technique.
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Mobile Dog Groomer insurance in Tennessee — FAQ
Do mobile dog groomers need insurance?+
Yes. General liability covers animal-bite and property claims, commercial auto is required for a grooming van, and workers' comp is required once you have employee groomers.
How much does mobile dog groomer insurance cost?+
General liability runs $350–$750 per year, commercial auto $1,500–$3,200 for the van, and workers' comp $1,500–$4,200 depending on payroll. Total core coverage often runs $3,500–$8,000 per year.
Does general liability cover a dog biting me or a customer?+
General liability covers customer injuries and third-party claims; your own bite injuries fall under workers' comp if you have employees, or health insurance as a sole proprietor.
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