Security Guard Insurance | Liability & Workers Comp Coverage for Guards

Security guard companies face unique risks every shift — from on-site injuries to third-party liability claims that can shut down operations overnight. Soma's specialized insurance programs deliver General Liability, Workers Compensation, and professional coverage built specifically for security businesses. Get the right protection at the right price, fast — with one application and no broker runaround.

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Our Security Guard Insurance Services

Comprehensive coverage solutions tailored to protect security guard companies, their employees, and operations from every angle.

General Liability

Protects your security company from third-party bodily injury and property damage claims arising from guard operations — essential coverage for every client contract and site assignment.

Workers Compensation

Covers medical expenses and lost wages when your guards are injured on the job. Required in most states and critical for a workforce facing physical, high-risk environments daily.

Professional Liability

Shields your business from claims alleging failure to perform security duties, negligent supervision, or errors in judgment that result in client financial losses or harm.

Commercial Auto

Covers vehicles used for patrol routes, mobile response, and client site transportation — protecting your fleet from collision, liability, and physical damage claims.

Cyber Liability

Protects security firms that manage access control systems, surveillance data, or client information from data breaches, ransomware, and cyber-related regulatory claims.

Risk Management Services

Soma's expert Risk Management Team analyzes your security operation, identifies coverage gaps, and builds a customized insurance program at the right price — fast.

Purpose-Built Coverage

Insurance Built for the Realities of Security Work

Security guard companies operate in high-liability environments where a single incident — an altercation, a slip-and-fall on a client's property, or a guard injured during patrol — can trigger costly claims. Standard business insurance rarely accounts for these exposures. Soma structures purpose-built programs combining General Liability, Workers Comp, and Professional Liability into a single, coordinated package. We work with top-rated specialty carriers to place coverage that standard brokers often decline, delivering fast quotes through one application with no weeks of waiting.

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Trusted By Many

Success Stories

See how security guard companies have secured fast, affordable coverage through Soma's specialized programs.

"Soma's Risk Management Team understood our security guard insurance needs immediately. They covered both liability and workers comp with the right price. No weeks of waiting—we were insured in days."

Marcus Chen

"We run a mid-size security firm with high turnover. Finding security guard insurance that covers our complex staffing model was impossible until Soma. Their specialists placed us with Chubb in two days."

Patricia Okafor

"After three brokers declined us, Soma's General Liability coverage solution for our security guard insurance portfolio was seamless. They truly specialize in hard-to-insure risks. Competitive pricing and fast turnaround."

David Rosenberg

"Our security guards work high-risk events. Soma delivered event-specific liability and workers comp coverage within 48 hours using their Industry-Specific Coverage service. Exactly what we needed without the headache."

Jessica Williams

"Soma's right price coverage made a real difference to our bottom line. Their Risk Management Services analyzed our guard operations and matched us with affordable security guard insurance options we didn't know existed."

Raymond Torres

"Working with Soma for three years on our security guard insurance program. They've renewed our coverage seamlessly every cycle, adapting our workers comp limits as we grew from 20 to 80 guards. Trusted partner."

Amelia Hartley

"As an industry peer, I can confirm Soma's security guard insurance expertise is unmatched. They navigate carrier appetites across dram shop, event liability, and workers comp like no other broker. Their Professional Liability coverage for supervisors sets them apart."

Kenneth Mitchell

"Soma's Commercial Auto coverage extended our guard transportation program perfectly. When we needed to add vehicle liability alongside workers comp, they coordinated it all without delays. Seamless experience across multiple policies."

Sophia Patel

"Soma's Risk Management Team understood our security guard insurance needs immediately. They covered both liability and workers comp with the right price. No weeks of waiting—we were insured in days."

Marcus Chen

"We run a mid-size security firm with high turnover. Finding security guard insurance that covers our complex staffing model was impossible until Soma. Their specialists placed us with Chubb in two days."

Patricia Okafor

"After three brokers declined us, Soma's General Liability coverage solution for our security guard insurance portfolio was seamless. They truly specialize in hard-to-insure risks. Competitive pricing and fast turnaround."

David Rosenberg

"Our security guards work high-risk events. Soma delivered event-specific liability and workers comp coverage within 48 hours using their Industry-Specific Coverage service. Exactly what we needed without the headache."

Jessica Williams

"Soma's right price coverage made a real difference to our bottom line. Their Risk Management Services analyzed our guard operations and matched us with affordable security guard insurance options we didn't know existed."

Raymond Torres

"Working with Soma for three years on our security guard insurance program. They've renewed our coverage seamlessly every cycle, adapting our workers comp limits as we grew from 20 to 80 guards. Trusted partner."

Amelia Hartley

"As an industry peer, I can confirm Soma's security guard insurance expertise is unmatched. They navigate carrier appetites across dram shop, event liability, and workers comp like no other broker. Their Professional Liability coverage for supervisors sets them apart."

Kenneth Mitchell

"Soma's Commercial Auto coverage extended our guard transportation program perfectly. When we needed to add vehicle liability alongside workers comp, they coordinated it all without delays. Seamless experience across multiple policies."

Sophia Patel

"Soma's Risk Management Team understood our security guard insurance needs immediately. They covered both liability and workers comp with the right price. No weeks of waiting—we were insured in days."

Marcus Chen

"We run a mid-size security firm with high turnover. Finding security guard insurance that covers our complex staffing model was impossible until Soma. Their specialists placed us with Chubb in two days."

Patricia Okafor

"After three brokers declined us, Soma's General Liability coverage solution for our security guard insurance portfolio was seamless. They truly specialize in hard-to-insure risks. Competitive pricing and fast turnaround."

David Rosenberg

"Our security guards work high-risk events. Soma delivered event-specific liability and workers comp coverage within 48 hours using their Industry-Specific Coverage service. Exactly what we needed without the headache."

Jessica Williams

"Soma's right price coverage made a real difference to our bottom line. Their Risk Management Services analyzed our guard operations and matched us with affordable security guard insurance options we didn't know existed."

Raymond Torres

"Working with Soma for three years on our security guard insurance program. They've renewed our coverage seamlessly every cycle, adapting our workers comp limits as we grew from 20 to 80 guards. Trusted partner."

Amelia Hartley

"As an industry peer, I can confirm Soma's security guard insurance expertise is unmatched. They navigate carrier appetites across dram shop, event liability, and workers comp like no other broker. Their Professional Liability coverage for supervisors sets them apart."

Kenneth Mitchell

"Soma's Commercial Auto coverage extended our guard transportation program perfectly. When we needed to add vehicle liability alongside workers comp, they coordinated it all without delays. Seamless experience across multiple policies."

Sophia Patel
The Soma Difference

Why Choose Soma for Security Guard Insurance?

Soma combines deep specialty market access with a streamlined process to get security businesses covered quickly and correctly.

Specialty Markets

We place hard-to-insure security risks through top carriers like Chubb, Kinsale, and Markel that standard brokers can't access.

One Application

Get General Liability, Workers Comp, and more quoted simultaneously with a single application — no chasing multiple brokers.

Expert Risk Team

Our Risk Management specialists understand security industry exposures and craft programs precisely matched to your operations and contracts.

Fast Turnaround

No waiting weeks for quotes. Soma delivers fast, competitive coverage placement so your security business stays compliant and operational.

Meet the Soma Insurance Team

Specialists dedicated to protecting security businesses with the right coverage.

Soma was built to solve a problem that thousands of business owners — including security guard companies — face every year: brokers who move slowly, carriers who decline hard-to-place risks, and policies that don't actually fit the business. Soma's Risk Management Team has processed thousands of commercial accounts across complex industries, developing deep expertise in high-liability verticals like security services. We partner with hundreds of top-rated carriers including Chubb, Kinsale, Liberty Mutual, and Markel to place coverage others won't touch — fast. For security guard businesses navigating contract insurance requirements, state Workers Comp mandates, and demanding clients, Soma delivers the complete, affordable protection your operation demands.

One ApplicationGet all your coverage lines quoted simultaneously with a single fast submission
Hundreds of Carrier PartnersAccess to specialty markets that standard brokers can't place
Thousands of Businesses ServedProven track record placing complex, hard-to-insure commercial accounts

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does security guard insurance cost?

Security guard insurance typically ranges from $1,500 to $10,000+ per year depending on your company size, number of guards, the types of sites you cover (armed vs. unarmed), your claims history, and the coverage lines required. Workers Compensation premiums are calculated per $100 of payroll, while General Liability is influenced by annual revenue. Soma obtains competitive quotes from multiple specialty carriers to secure the best available rate for your specific operation.

What types of insurance does a security guard company need?

Is Workers Compensation required for security guard companies?

Do armed security guards need different insurance than unarmed guards?

Does security guard insurance cover claims from a client's property?

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Still Have Questions About Security Guard Coverage?

Talk to a Soma specialist who understands the security industry — get clear answers and a fast quote.

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Get a Fast Quote for Your Security Guard Business

Complete a single application and Soma's Risk Management Team will match your security company with the best-fit coverage from our network of specialty carriers — no waiting, no broker runaround.

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