Insurance for guard companies in Iowa's capital and insurance industry hub.
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines Security Guard Insurance
Des Moines' concentration of insurance company headquarters, state government complex, growing downtown entertainment district, and expanding suburban commercial corridors create a stable security guard market in central Iowa.
Security Market in Des Moines
Des Moines guard companies serve the insurance company headquarters along Financial Center Drive and downtown including Principal, Nationwide, and EMC, the Iowa State Capitol and government offices, the Iowa Events Center and Wells Fargo Arena, Jordan Creek Town Center and Valley West Mall retail areas, MercyOne and UnityPoint Health hospital campuses, and growing suburban communities in West Des Moines, Ankeny, and Waukee.
Local Licensing Requirements
Iowa does not require a state license for security guard companies, but companies must comply with local business licensing requirements. Armed guards need proper firearms permits. Polk County and the City of Des Moines have specific business registration requirements. The insurance industry client base often imposes its own security vendor requirements.
Coverage Recommendations
- ●General liability for corporate headquarters and government building security
- ●Professional liability for insurance company campus access control
- ●Workers compensation for guards at office and event environments
- ●Hired and non-owned auto for patrol across the Des Moines metro
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