Stocked shelves, steady coverage.
Inventory and property, print and copy services, business deliveries, general liability and workers' comp for independent office supply, stationery and school supply stores.
By Sam Alishahi · CA Insurance License #4348151 · Reviewed October 2026 · How this page is researched
Paper, printers and deliveries
Paper is fuel, and an office supply store holds a lot of it, along with toner, electronics and furniture that are easy to steal. Many independents also run a copy and print counter, deliver to business accounts and sell to schools with a back-to-school rush that doubles stock for a few weeks.
I cover the building or your space, the stock with room for seasonal peaks, and the liability for both the store and its services. If you print for customers, I make sure the policy knows it.
- Property and inventoryStock, fixtures and seasonal peaks.
- General liabilityCustomer injuries and product claims.
- Equipment breakdownCopiers, printers and cutters.
- Hired and non-owned autoStaff deliveries in personal cars.
What underwriters will ask
Having these ready means I can go to market on the first call. The quote form asks for the same things, and anything you don’t know yet can wait.
- Store: address and square footage.
- Inventory: average and peak stock values.
- Services: printing, copying and shipping.
- Deliveries: vehicles and drivers.
- Revenue and payroll: annual figures.
- History: current policies and claims.
Office supply store insurance, answered
Is my back-to-school stock covered?
Many policies include a seasonal increase or let me set a peak value. I size it so a fire in August isn't underinsured.
Does a print counter change my policy?
Yes. Printing for customers adds equipment and some professional risk, like a misprint on a big order. I disclose it so the right coverage applies.
Are my copiers covered if they break?
Equipment breakdown can cover electrical and mechanical failure, which property alone usually doesn't. Leased machines may already be covered by the lessor.
Do I need a business owner's policy or separate policies?
Most office supply stores fit a business owner's policy, which bundles property and liability. Larger stores sometimes need a package instead.
Do you offer office supply store insurance outside California?
Yes. Clients across the country send the same quote form. Sam Alishahi is licensed in 48 states and Washington, DC and places policies there directly. In Florida and Washington, where Sam's licenses are still being issued, a partner agency in your state helps in the meantime. The shopping across carriers works the same way. Rules, minimums and markets differ by state — see insurance requirements by state.
Official sources
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Alishahi Insurance · Saman Alishahi, independent insurance broker, California License #4348151. General information, not a quote or a promise of coverage; coverage depends on underwriting and the terms, conditions and exclusions of the policy actually issued.
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