Insuring your business
Are you sufficiently covered?
When starting a new business, you will no doubt recognise the need for insurance. It can provide compensation and peace of mind should things go wrong but can also represent a significant cost.
In this article we consider the different types of insurance you need to consider.
Compulsory insurance
Working from home
If you are planning to start your new business from home then don’t assume that your normal household insurance will be enough. It will not usually cover business risks. It is possible to obtain special ‘working from home’ policies.
Shopping around
It may be stating the obvious but it is important to shop around to get the best deal. You should obtain several quotes and always be wary of cheap deals. A personal recommendation may be the best way to decide.
Level of cover
Again it may be stating the obvious but too much cover and your cash flow will suffer, too little and the consequences can be catastrophic.
Consider the level of cover you need. With buildings and equipment make sure you are covered for the full replacement cost.
If there is to be an excess on any policy make sure that it is set at a sensible level.
