The Importance Of Insurance Flashcards
Insurance on the Building
Covers structural damage to a building.
Types of damage covered depend on the policy’s comprehensiveness.
Common risks include:
Fire
Natural disasters (hail, floods, earthquakes, winds, lightning)
Explosions
Impact by vehicles
Business Interruption Insurance
Covers loss or damage resulting in reduced turnover.
Provides financial support during periods when the business cannot operate as usual.
Fidelity Insurance
Covers theft of money or stock by employees.
Public Liability Insurance
Covers damage to visitors’ or customers’ property caused by the business.
Provides coverage for injuries or deaths occurring during business operations.
Policy includes a maximum loss limit.
Insurance on Vehicles
Covers vehicles used for business purposes.
Can be:
Fully comprehensive
Third party, fire, and theft
Ensures coverage for various vehicle-related risks.
Theft, Burglary, and Robberies
Essential for protecting against inventory or equipment theft.
Important for businesses, especially in areas with higher risks of such events.
Bad Debt Insurance
Risk of bad debt is often considered non-insurable.
It is possible to insure against bad debt.
This type of insurance is typically very expensive.