Your business performs a year-end financial analysis, but when was the last time you updated your insurance policies? Insurance protects your company from liability, natural disasters and cyber threats. Make an appointment now to check, change or update your coverage as you prepare for a successful new year.
Purchase the Right Policies for your Business
Your insurance policies will cover the common risks your business faces. They also protect all aspects of your company, from product conception to customer service. Verify that you have the correct policies for your needs. Several business insurance policies available for purchase include:
- General Liability
- Property
- Business Owner’s Policy
- Business Interruption
- Commercial Auto
- Professional Liability
- Workers’ Compensation
- Directors and Officers
- Data Breach
- Health, Life and Disability
Look Ahead to the New Year
Maybe you want to expand the products you sell, hire more employees or move to online-only sales in the new year. These changes affect your insurance needs, so be sure your insurance policies accommodate your plans.
Insure Growing Assets
The equipment, inventory or other assets you own may appreciate in value. Additionally, you may have purchased machinery, technology and other items recently. If your insurance policies don’t reflect this appreciation or these added assets, you may not receive an adequate payout if you must file a claim. Update your insurance coverage to address your growing assets.
Catch Mistakes
Your annual insurance review can catch mistakes on your insurance policies. You may discover that you’ve overpaid for coverage or purchased coverage you no longer need. With your insurance agent’s help, you catch any coverage mistakes and ensure you only purchase the insurance you need and will use.
Ask for Discounts
While you need to ensure you have adequate insurance coverage, you also want to save money. Ask your insurance agent about possible discounts that make insurance coverage more affordable for your business.
- Increase your deductible.
- Install a security system with cameras.
- Develop and implement a safety training program.
- Strengthen your computer network.
- Improve fraud awareness.
- Reduce operational risks.
- Purchase all your insurance from one company.
- Pay annually or quarterly rather than monthly.
- Remain a loyal customer.
Insurance protects your business, so take time this month to perform an update. Verify that you have the right coverage for your needs now and into the future.
