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Insurance for Artists Who Work in Ink.

Specialized coverage for tattoo shops, piercing studios, and permanent makeup artists. We know your risks—and we know which carriers will actually cover them.

Tattoo StudiosPiercing ShopsPermanent MakeupMicroblading Studios
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The reality

You're putting needles in people for a living.
Most insurers don't want to hear about it.

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Bloodborne pathogens change everything.

The moment needles are involved, standard liability policies disappear. Hep C. HIV. Staph infections. You need coverage specifically designed for the risks you actually face—not a policy that excludes them in the fine print.

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Unhappy clients become litigious clients.

A client regrets their tattoo. A piercing gets infected. An allergic reaction to ink shows up weeks later. Professional liability isn't optional when your work lives on people's bodies forever.

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Your landlord requires it. Good luck finding it.

Most commercial leases require general liability. Most carriers won't write tattoo shops. You're stuck in limbo—can't sign the lease without insurance, can't find insurance that covers what you do.

"We work with carriers who specialize in body art. They understand sterilization protocols, licensing requirements, and what actually happens in a tattoo shop."

Coverage We Place for Tattoo & Piercing Studios

From needles to ink, we've got your shop covered.

General Liability

Covers bodily injury, allergic reactions, and property damage at your shop

Professional Liability

Protection against claims of negligence, botched work, or scarring

Bloodborne Pathogen Coverage

Essential coverage for needle-related incidents and infection claims

Commercial Property

Protects your equipment, furniture, flash art, and shop build-out

Workers Compensation

Coverage for artists and staff injured on the job

Product Liability

For inks, aftercare products, and jewelry you sell or use

Businesses We Insure

Specialized coverage for body art professionals

Tattoo Studios
Piercing Shops
Permanent Makeup
Microblading Studios
Body Modification
Tattoo Conventions

Common questions

Tattoo insurance FAQ

These are general considerations, not a description of a specific policy. Coverage depends on the issued forms, endorsements, limits, exclusions, and applicable law.

What is tattoo insurance?

Tattoo insurance is a commercial insurance program built around the risks of a tattoo business. It may combine several policies or endorsements rather than relying on one standardized product.

What coverage should a tattoo business consider?

Common options include General Liability, Commercial Auto, Workers Comp, Property. The appropriate combination depends on the company’s actual operations, employees, property, vehicles, contracts, and the exclusions in each policy.

How much does tattoo insurance cost?

Cost depends on factors such as revenue, payroll, location, services, property values, vehicles, limits, deductibles, and claims history. An insurer must review the individual business before providing a reliable premium.

What risks should a tattoo business disclose?

The application should accurately describe third-party injuries, property damage, employees, vehicles, equipment, professional services, and contractual requirements. Undisclosed or incorrectly described operations can affect eligibility, pricing, and how a policy responds to a claim.

What information is needed for a tattoo insurance quote?

A broker commonly needs the legal business name, address, services, annual revenue, payroll, employee count, property or equipment values, vehicle and driver details, prior losses, current policies, desired limits, and requested effective date.

Can Panta guarantee coverage for a tattoo claim?

No. Coverage depends on the issued policy’s terms, limits, deductibles, exclusions, conditions, and the facts of the loss. Panta can help compare and explain available options, but the insurer issues the policy and determines claim coverage.

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