There are a variety of reasons that business owners should protect themselves by having all types of business insurance. The importance cannot be understated. While it is essential in order to ensure financial well-being in any case, it is even more important if the business owner is leasing or renting a building. This is because operating a business from property that is not owned by the business owner often opens up the potential for added liability and therefore increases the financial risk on the part of the business owner.