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Business Interruption Insurance

Claims Scenario: You’re Fired

Claims Scenario: Relocation

Business interruption insurance for your business in 2020. Continuity is critical in business, and there are few things more important than continuous revenue and cash flow, particularly for small to medium-sized organizations. In fact, just one brief business interruption can be incredibly costly for an organization, often leading to serious reputational damages or long-term closures.
That’s where business interruption insurance can help. This form of coverage provides protection against a variety of common interruptions, including natural disasters, equipment damage, and vandalism.

Claims Scenario: You’re Fired

The company: A small, family-owned bagel shop.
The challenge: Following a recent fire, a bagel shop experienced major property damage. Not only were substantial repairs needed, but the company also lost crucial baking equipment. Repairs for the damaged property and equipment will take three months of the significant amount of lost time and revenue.

Business interruption insurance in action:

Following a covered disruption, this insurance can help businesses of all sizes stay afloat and recover quickly. This is because business interruption insurance can reimburse income organizations would have received had they been able to operate. This was particularly important for the bagel shop, as paying for costly repairs and not having a steady flow of income could have bankrupted the business. With the right policy, organizations can take the necessary steps to get back up and running, all without sacrificing day-to-day income.

Claims Scenario: Relocation, Relocation, Relocation

The company: A mid-sized auto dealership.
The challenge: After a night of severe flooding, a number of area businesses experienced substantial water damage. Of these businesses, an auto dealership was hit the hardest, losing the majority of its inventory. In addition, because of the flooded lot, the dealership had to move its operations to a new location. This, in turn, meant the dealership had to sign a new lease and cover steep moving expenses.

Business interruption insurance in action:

In the face of a disaster or other disruptions, organizations will voluntarily to move locations in order to remain open. Without the proper policy, organizations would have to pay for these costs out of pocket. Thankfully, insurance companies can reimburse organizations for all of the costs associated with a move.
Business interruption insurance gives businesses access to the assets they need when they need them most. However, these policies can be complex, and it’s important to work with your insurance broker closely when seeking coverage. To learn more, contact NEWS Insurance Services today.