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Exclusions to Business Interruption Coverage

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Exclusions to Business Interruption Coverage

Problem: When a covered event, such as a fire, causes physical property damage, business interruption (BI) insurance, also known as business income insurance, helps small firms protect against monetary losses due to periods of interrupted operations. When the facility is closed for repairs and restoration, the coverage will help the firm continue to pay for its fixed expenditures, including temporarily moving operations to another location. In addition, policyholders get compensation for the income they would have received had the company stayed open. Commercial insurance for business interruption is usually included as part of a business owner's policy (BOP), which also protects the company's assets and legal obligations. This coverage is available to businesses with under $5 million annual sales and 100 or fewer workers. Business interruption insurance reportedly covers 30 and 40 percent of small company owners.

The Insurance Information Institute states that you will not be compensated for the following in the case of a covered loss or occurrence that causes damage to your belongings: (such as glass)

  • A distinct policy is required in natural disasters like floods or earthquakes.
  • Earnings that haven't been accounted for in the company's financial statements
  • Utilities
  • Diseases that spread quickly, such as viruses or pandemics (such as COVID-19)

Factors to Think About While Purchasing Business Interruption Insurance

Remember that the insurer has no responsibility to compensate the insured unless the insured can prove that a loss occurred as a direct consequence of the interruption. If a claim is filed, the company can only collect up to the policy's maximum.


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