How to Buy the Cheapest Small Business Insurance

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:BuyCheapestSmallBusinessInsurance
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How to Buy the Cheapest Small Business Insurance

Introduction

Every business is prone to risk, irrespective of its size. There are several risks for which insurance companies offer coverage. Some risks are classified as "non-financial" risks, such as the result of competition or change in business trends. There are others that result in financial losses. Quite often, businesses under-insure their value. Buying the cheapest insurance makes a lot of sense.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Steps

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Step One

Make a "risk assessment" of your business before buying an insurance policy. Appoint a business advisor to get complete risk assessment done.
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Step Two

Inquire from local agents or go online to find out which companies provide business insurance.
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Step Three

Request quotes based on actual cost values of your assets. Valuation done for the sole purposes of lowering insurance premium is not a good idea.
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Step Four

Get coverage for inflation and changes in policies and regulations that may affect your business.
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Step Five

Choose the quote from the best-rated and -reviewed insurance company that gives you the cheapest rates against an optimum cover.
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Step Six

Maintain total disclosure with your insurance company and agent regarding past events or incidents that might affect your future policy. In other words, be honest and upfront.
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Step Seven

Get insurance quotes for the "minimum level of security." The quotes for this level are likely to be higher.
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Step Eight

Request that the company or agent send an appraiser for recommending improvements that will lower your premium.
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Step Nine

Examine all the terms and conditions of the insurance policy, and inquire about "exclusion" clauses in the policy.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • Maintain a clean record of inventory accounts and taxes. Regular maintenance attracts low premiums.
  • Keep a back-up copy of files, data and other important documents in places located away from your business premises.
  • Do whatever you can do from your side to prevent any unfortunate event. Hire employees with aclear driving history. Ensure that you maintain adequate lighting in your premises. You can also conduct safety workshops for in-house training, care and maintenance. Inform employees about the maintenance plan for electrical and other services. Provide additional fire safeguards, such as sprinkler systems, to reduce damage in case of fire.
  • Assure the insurance company that you are taking preventive and precautionary measures to minimize financial risk to your business.
  • Be sure to check the ratings and feedback on different insurance companies before making your decision.

Overall Things You'll Need

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