Owning your own business can be a liability landmine. Just one mistake can mean the end of the business that you’ve invested so much time and money in. The biggest mistake you can make is not having the right commercial insurance coverage. EZ knows you worked hard to start your business, and we want to help you keep it going strong. We can guide you through some of the common mistakes business owners make, and the ways we can keep you protected against them.
A cyber attack can leave you feeling violated, scared, and confused, and it can also ruin your reputation.
Not Protecting Your Business Online
So much of our business is conducted online these days, and not having cyber liability insurance is one of the biggest mistakes you can make. Not only are there a lot of scammers out there working hard to get your financial information, but anyone with access to your company’s accounts – including employees – can steal information and create data breaches. A cyber attack can leave you feeling violated, scared, and confused, and it can also ruin your reputation. If customers’ data is breached, then you will lose their trust, their business, and any future business.
Malware is one of the biggest threats when it comes to cyber security. In 2018, malware cost companies upwards of $2 million, which was an increase of over 10% from the previous year. To keep your business protected from this threat, EZ.Insure offers cyber liability policies that cover:
Lost or damaged electronic data
Computer operations interruption
Privacy & Notification to customers and other affected parties
Lawsuits (in certain types of policy)
Not Protecting Your Workplace
Another major mistake business owners make is not taking into account all of the things that can go wrong at their place of business. Accidents and natural disasters happen. Customers or employees can get hurt at your business, meaning you could end up being sued. A storm could come along and rip through your building. If you are not insured against all likelihoods, not only could you lose your business, but you could go bankrupt, as well.
We’re a business, too, and we get how scary the thought of losing everything can be. That’s why we’ll compare quotes for you on the most important types of commercial liability insurance, like:
General Liability – protects you against lawsuits claiming bodily injury or property damage. It also provides coverage for personal and advertising injury like libel or slander.
Property Liability– protects everything in your business from risks such as fire or theft. There are commercial insurance packages available that will bundle liability and property coverage.
Workers Comp– covers medical expenses and lost wages for an employee who is injured at work. This type of coverage is required by individual states.
Not Delivering on Your Promises
Finally, don’t make the mistake of assuming every customer is going to be satisfied with you and your business. Sometimes you try to offer the best possible service or advice to your customers, but you just fail to deliver. If you break a contract, give advice that leads to loss, or don’t complete a project, for example, then you could end up facing a lawsuit. To protect yourself and your business from these types of claims, you need to have professional liability insurance.
Whether you are starting up a business, or already have one and are looking into commercial insurance, then EZ’s got you covered. We will compare quotes of all the types of insurance policies that your business needs, and will help you choose the best ones for you. Let us help you protect the business that you worked so hard to build. To get free commercial insurance quotes, enter your zip code in the bar above or to speak to an agent call 888-615-4893.
