Texas summers bring more than just heat. They also bring higher risks, especially for retailers and restaurant owners. Every year, small businesses across the state face inventory loss, power outages, equipment failure, and unexpected shutdowns due to extreme temperatures and rolling blackouts.

If you're a retailer or restaurant owner, you already know that summer is busy and unpredictable. The question is, will your insurance coverage be ready for it?

If a burst pipe floods your retail store or a fire shuts down your restaurant's kitchen, repairs could take weeks or even months. While you're trying to rebuild, your business is still going to be responsible for meeting payroll, rent payments, and utilities, even though your income has come to a standstill.

Insurance policies aren't exactly easy reading, since they're often filled with technical terms, fine print, and exclusions that can easily trip up even the most diligent business owner. If you're not working with an experienced insurance agency, you might be leaving your business exposed without even realizing it.

In Texas, businesses aren't legally required to carry Workers' Compensation insurance, so at first glance, it might sound like a great way to lower costs. But skipping this crucial coverage can open the door to major financial and legal problems that far outweigh any premium savings.