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Business Interruption Insurance protects your business’ ability to keep on running when unexpected interruptions from property damage occur.
Business Interruption Insurance protects your business’ ability to keep on running when unexpected interruptions from property damage occur.
A business interruption insurance policy can cover the loss of any revenue or profit you would have made while your business is out of action – plus any extra costs you incur to stay open.
Business interruption insurance can help your business to keep running if the insured property is lost or damaged after a catastrophic event such as fire, by covering ongoing costs so you can recover and rebuild.
If there was a major disruption to your business, how long could your business survive?
Business interruption insurance can get you through a temporary crisis by protecting your cashflow – so you can pay these expenses and help ensure the future of your business.
Most businesses are exposed to an unforeseen loss of income. The type of events which can lead to a significant loss of income include:
When the normal operations of your business are interrupted by unexpected property loss or damage, your business income can also be interrupted. Without the usual stream of income, your business may struggle to cover its operating costs and continue to operate normally.
For small to medium-size businesses, even a short “out of business” period could have a significant financial impact on the business. For example, a flood could force a business to temporarily shut down or reduce operations.
There are some exclusions to what business interruption insurance covers. There is also often a deductible or excess and limits on cover. Our broker team will explain how the policy works, whether you’re an established business or just getting started.
The most common causes of a business interruption are:
The answer to whether business interruption insurance covers power outages depends on the type of policy you have.
Firstly, for any claim to be paid as a result of loss of turnover, the business must have a business interruption insurance policy.
Secondly, although a business may have this cover in place, in some instances, policies may exclude claims made if the utility (electricity, gas, water supply systems) is not immediately adjacent to the insured premises.
Thirdly, even when business interruption insurance covers you for utilities not adjacent to the insured premises, there is generally an excess period of 48 hours.
So, in the case of an extended outage, your business would be covered if you were without power for more than 48 hours.
A business income insurance policy may vary depending on the insurer, but business interruption coverage typically includes compensation for:
Our brokers compare the myriad of insurance options on the market for you, providing expert advice to implement your chosen plan.
NewSure makes understanding business interruption insurance costs easy. From providing detailed quotes to understanding your business interruption insurance policy document, we provide tailored insurance solutions to protect your business.
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