If you are starting a new business or expanding, it is good idea to review your risks and exposures. Some risks, such as theft, you can address with a good security system, but acts of nature may be out of your control and are best covered with insurance.
Act of Nature Exposures:
Property Insurance provides building, and business
personal property protection. This includes
office equipment, computers, inventory or tools and pays claims for fire,
vandalism, theft, smoke damage etc. You
may also want to consider business interruption/loss of earnings insurance
coverage to protect your earnings if the business is unable to operate. Commercial
Auto Insurance protects a company’s vehicles and any vehicles that
carry employees, products or equipment.
Human Exposures:
General Liability Insurance provides both defense and
damages if you, your employees or your products or services cause or are
alleged to have caused Bodily Injury or Property Damage to a third party. Worker's
Compensation coverage provides wage replacement and medical benefits
payments to employees who are injured on the job. Professional Liability Insurance offers defense and damages
for failure to or improperly render professional services. This protection is critical for any
professionals such as lawyers, accountants, consultants, agents, and any
profession providing services. Directors
and Officers Insurance covers the directors and officers of a company
against their actions that may affect the profitability or operations of the
company. Umbrella Insurance extends
an already existing insurance policy and covers beyond the regular policies. Employee Benefits are ancillary
coverages that provide benefits for your working staff and their families. There are many options: Health, dental,
vision, cancer, accident, disability, and life insurance for your team.
External Exposures:
Data Breach Coverage/Cyber Liability provides protection in the event
of data loss of sensitive or non-public information and all of the compliance
requirements and legal action necessary following a breach. With all of the spam and phishing schemes
prevalent today, this coverage protects you and your customers.
A less costly insurance
option when you are starting out may be a Business Owner's Policy (BOP). Often, BOP’s will include business
interruption insurance, property insurance, vehicle coverage, liability
insurance, and crime insurance- and you can tailor it to your specific needs.
Be aware that coverage
for your business will not protect your personal use, and your personal
policies will not protect business use, so consult your agent to be sure you
are properly protected.
Angelyn
Treutel Zeringue is President of SouthGroup Insurance Services, a CPA, PWCAM,
CBIA, and licensed Trusted Choice Insurance Agent. Reach Angelyn at www.southgroupgulfcoast.com,
(228) 385-1177, or azeringue@southgroup.net.
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