Woodworking Insurance

Coverage for carving, woodturning, furniture making, and wood crafting.

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What is Woodworking Insurance?

Woodworkers insurance is a specialty business insurance that financially protects artisan wood crafters from accidents caused by their business or products. It can also cover accidents that happen during vendor events or while teaching a woodworking class.

Whether you’re a hobbyist selling at local markets or a full-time artist crafting bespoke pieces in your workshop, insurance helps you whittle down your risks and cover you for claims.

Woodworking Insurance Coverage Options

Meet ACT Pro and ACT Go: two excellent policies offering personalized protection wherever your craft takes you!

ACT Pro

365 day artist liability insurance coverage

$24.25/Month

Everything from ACT Go plus…

ACT Go

Basic general liability coverage

$49/Event

Coverage Details

ACT Pro

ACT Pro is made for full-time artists and crafters who want enhanced protection for their entire business. With additional liability coverage for your products included, optional add-ons, and monthly payments, create confidently knowing we’ve got your back.

Annual Policy Limits of Liability

  • General Aggregate Limit (Other Than Products – Completed Operations) $2,000,000
  • Products Completed Operations Aggregate $2,000,000
  • Personal & Advertising Injury $1,000,000
  • Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000
  • Damage to Premises Rented to You Limit (Any One Premises) $300,000
  • Medical Expense Limit (Any One Person) $5,000

Optional Add-Ons

Pricing

  • Monthly Price $24.25
  • Annual Price $279

ACT Go

ACT Go is craft vendor insurance built for on-the-go hobbyists who need quick coverage at events. This flexible general liability policy is like a pop-up tent, working when and where you do — making it ideal if you only attend a couple of craft shows a year.

Short-Term Policy Limits of Liability

  • General Aggregate Limit (Other Than Products – Completed Operations) $2,000,000
  • Products Completed Operations Aggregate Excluded
  • Personal & Advertising Injury Excluded
  • Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000
  • Damage to Premises Rented to You Limit (Any One Premises) $300,000
  • Medical Expense Limit (Any One Person) $5,000

Optional Add-Ons

Pricing

Does a Wood Craft Business Need Insurance?

Yes, a woodcraft business needs insurance! It’s the best shield for your business, whether you’re looking to insure your wooden wares or keep your hobby hassle-free.

No matter how you cut it, carve it, sand it, or shape it, woodworker insurance is designed to protect a variety of craftspeople and their wooden creations, like:

What Types of Insurance Do Woodworking Businesses Need?

Liability insurance offers the basic coverage you need to prevent a small claim from splintering your finances. There are different types of liability coverage, just as there are various types of seals to protect your pieces.

How Much Does Woodworking Insurance Cost?

Get wood product insurance for as low as $24.25 monthly with ACT Pro, or grab top-notch vendor coverage starting at $49 per event with ACT Go.

Looking for more coverage? Carve out a personalized policy with ACT Pro and add optional coverages that best suit your creative needs!*

*Additional coverages are available only on the ACT Pro plan. 

The #1 Insurance for Woodworking Businesses

Your craftsmanship is unstoppable — so why let anything get in the way?

ACT Insurance was created for crafters like you, giving you the coverage you need to create freely without the hassle of finding insurance holding you back.

Protect your passion with the most trusted name in woodworking insurance today!

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Common Questions About Woodworking Insurance

Do I Need Insurance for a Home-based Woodworking Business?

Yes, you need insurance for a home-based woodworking business! Homeowners’ insurance typically doesn’t cover business-related activities, so having dedicated business coverage is essential to protect yourself from costly claims.

Even if you operate from home, you’re still at risk for customer injuries, slip-and-fall accidents, or product defects becoming your responsibility.

Can I Start a Woodworking Business Without Insurance?

Yes, you can start a woodworking business without insurance if your state does not require it; however, you’ll likely be required to carry coverage before you can attend events, secure custom project contracts, or sell your handmade goods online and in stores.

If you only dust off your drill a few times a year to sell your work at events, you’ll likely need an ACT Go policy for short-term coverage. For wood crafters carving more frequently, ACT Pro keeps you protected from your first cut to the final finish with year-round business coverage.

Learn more about the insurance requirements for your state to ensure your business complies with local laws and regulations.

What’s Excluded From Woodworking Insurance?

  • Carpentry (structural pieces)
  • Children’s products
  • Commercial or industrial operations
  • Construction or installation
  • Contractors
  • Lumber yards
  • Millwork
  • Sawmills
  • Wood manufacturing


See a full list of our ACT policy exclusions to learn more.

We're Here to Help!

If you have questions about purchasing crafters insurance, our team of licensed agents is available to help. Please give us a call at 844.520.6991.