The main types of insurance available for businesses to get a quote for through Savvy include:
Public liability insurance
Public liability insurance protects you and your staff against legal action in the event a third party is hurt or injured, or their property is damaged. This includes another person's property which was in your care or possession at the time it was damaged. It’s compulsory for some businesses and public events. Like all insurance premiums, the cost of public liability insurance is tax-deductible.
Building and contents insurance
This insurance covers your basic business assets from threats such as storms, fires, impacts, theft and malicious damage. You may not need building cover if you rent your business premises. However, you will almost certainly need building contents insurance, which can cover all the business equipment in your shop, factory or office.
Product liability insurance
Product liability insurance will protect you against claims that your goods are faulty, dangerous or caused harm to a third party. It can include any type of claim from an allegation of food poisoning to a building collapse. You can still be found liable if you packaged, advertised or retailed it on behalf of the manufacturer. The insurance will cover your legal costs and the cost of any compensation you’re ordered to pay the injured party.
Professional indemnity insurance
Professional indemnity insurance covers the expense of defending yourself in court against claims of negligence, omission or breach of duty by a third party. This can include anything from unsuccessful surgery to giving financial or legal advice which turns out to be incorrect. The insurance will cover your legal costs and compensation you’re forced to pay if the case goes against you.
Business interruption insurance
This will protect your business and help it recover from any catastrophic event which prevents you from making money. This could be a fire, storm, major incident or even a catastrophic event happening to your main supplier or customer. It can cover your workers' wages, your utility bills and the cost of relocation and rent if you have to move whilst your usual place of business is being repaired or replaced.
Cyber liability protection
This insurance protects all your online systems and data from cyber attacks. This could involve a hacking attempt, ransomware attack, your website being hijacked, defaced or stolen or client data being compromised. It can cover the cost of repairing the damage, retrieving your stolen data and defending your company's reputation.