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No matter what kind of shop you are running – be it a deli or a hardware store – there are ways you can save on your cost of cover. At Coversure, we’re committed to finding our clients great quality cover for a good value premium, and to help you do that, here are a few insider’s tips on saving on your shop policy:
Shop insurance through your local Coversure office is extremely flexible and can offer comprehensive protection on a single policy. Whether you have a shop, a café, a showroom, a bakery, or some other retail business, Coversure can help you find a great value policy. Thanks to our close relationships with a range of leading providers, we can offer you a package of protection that allows you to cover multiple risks on a single policy* that can include:
The risk of flooding has become an issue for tens of thousands of retailers, according to the Federation of Small Businesses. If your shop is in a flood-risk area, talk to your local Coversure office about flood insurance.
The contents of freezers can add up to thousands of pounds; should they fail, it could prove costly. An excellent way to protect yourself from this type of loss is to add on an optional frozen stock cover
If your shop sells or deals in high-value goods – electronics, designer clothes, antiques, etc. – you may need high-risk cover. Many standard policies exclude this kind of risk, so when you request your shop insurance quote, ask us about high-risk stock cover options
If you own the premises you trade from, you’ll want to include business buildings insurance in your shop policy. That way, if it’s damaged or even destroyed, you’ll be able to claim for repairs or rebuilding
Should you lose your licence to sell alcohol, this policy element could help reimburse you for loss of revenue and product value, so long as the loss wasn’t due to misconduct
This is another important policy element given the legal of regulations and responsibilities you hold. Legal expenses can cover:
Cyber-attacks are dangerous, potentially costly, and on the rise. 39% of U.K. firms experienced a security breach, cyber-attacks are up 10% on 2021, with 93% of large organisations have been targeted, according to The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills**. Today, cyber insurance can be considered as essential as protecting your stock or employees. Cyber insurance allows you to remain protected from the costs of ransomware attacks, data loss, reputational damage, and more.
If you deliver goods to your customers, then goods in transit insurance is a good policy element to have in place. This will protect the stock you are travelling with from theft, loss, or damage while you, or your drivers and their deliveries, are on the road
This will protect you should someone be involved in an accident at work. It will pay out in the event of death, bodily injury, or disablement. The compensation provided can pay for temporary staff or cover the overtime cost for other team members
If something catastrophic happened to your business – such as a fire or flood – and your premises is forced to close for a while, could you cope? With no money coming in and bills needing to paying, would you be able to keep putting food on your table while not doing so for your customers? Business interruption cover provides you with an income while your business is out of action, providing much-needed peace of mind in a time of stress
If you run a shop, pub or restaurant, distributor, or manufacturing plant, you’ll want stock cover to protect your goods – particularly if your stock is expensive items like technology, art, or alcohol or is frozen meat, fresh veg, or anything in between. Stock cover assists with the costs of replacing or repairing your inventory if it’s damaged, lost, or stolen. Stock cover protects your supplies in the event of storm damage, flood, fire, or theft—a crucial policy element given how expensive your stock can be
Did you know that if the products you use, recommend, or sell cause problems, you can be liable for damages? Products are central to your business, and if something goes wrong, you can be liable for claims and compensation. Should this happen to you, product liability insurance covers the costs of any compensation you are made to pay, together with the legal fees
This is a legal requirement if you employ people. It provides cover in the event of your employee injuring themselves or if their property is damaged while at work. The law says that if you employ at least one person, you must have employers’ liability insurance (sometimes called ‘E.L. insurance’) to protect your employees in case they are injured or become ill as a result of working for you. Your policy must:
Provides cover should a member of the public injure themselves or if their property is damaged while you are working. It covers the cost of claims made by members of the public for incidents that occur in connection to your business’s activities, for example if they slip on the floor and decide to sue you, you’ll be covered.
That will depend on several factors, including:
The best way to find out how much protection you need is to contact your local Coversure. They’ll be able to advise you as to what you need and create a package of Shop cover for you.
Shop insurance can be a complex matter, so to help you get the cover you need, here are the answers to some frequently asked questions:
While it’s not a legal requirement, running a retail business without shop insurance could prove costly. Insuring against a wide range of risks on a single policy makes having it a good idea. You will need employers’ liability insurance by law if you have employees.
That will depend on several factors, including:
If you’d like some friendly independent advice on getting the shop insurance that’s right for you, then talk to your local Coversure office.
That will depend on your circumstances. At Coversure, we believe in building protection packages around our clients’ needs, so we’ll look at your business with you and find you the high-quality protection you need without recommending elements you don’t need
Even if you run your shop exclusively online, having shop insurance in place would be a good idea. While you won’t need buildings and contents cover, you will need to protect your stock and employees if you have any, and obviously, cyber insurance would be worth having too
If you’d like a Shop Insurance quote from Coversure, please contact your local Coversure office or start your quote here. Our independent brokers will search their markets to find you the right policy at the right price to keep your business protected.
* Policy information is correct at the time of writing. Policy details, limits, and exclusions are subject to insurer’ changes. When taking out a policy, your local Coversure office will be able to advise you of the specifics of your cover.
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