Business Contents
Insurance
What is Business Contents Insurance?
Business Contents Insurance protects your business assets, including furniture, stock, and equipment, against risks such as theft, fire, and accidental damage. Whether you run a shop, office, warehouse, or home-based business, this insurance ensures your essential assets are covered, preventing financial loss.
For small businesses, retailers, office-based companies, and large enterprises, Business Contents Insurance is crucial to safeguarding valuable business equipment and stock.
Who Needs This?
Any business that owns physical assets should consider Business Contents Insurance. This includes:
- Retailers & Shop Owners – Covers stock, display items, and store equipment against theft and damage.
- Office-Based Businesses – Protection for desks, computers, and office furniture.
- Warehouses & Storage Facilities – Ensures stock and inventory are covered in case of unforeseen damage.
- Hospitality Businesses – Covers fixtures, fittings, and stock for restaurants, cafés, and hotels.
- Self-Employed & Home-Based Businesses – Protection for business assets used in a home office or workspace.
Why is it Important?
Replacing stolen, damaged, or lost business equipment can be costly. Without proper insurance, unexpected losses could disrupt operations and impact your ability to trade.
Common risks that Business Contents Insurance protects against include:
- Theft & Burglary – Covers the cost of replacing stolen business assets.
- Fire & Flood Damage – Protection for stock and equipment damaged by fire, water leaks, or floods.
- Accidental Damage – Covers repair or replacement costs if business equipment is damaged unexpectedly.
- Vandalism – Protection against malicious damage to business premises and contents.
Coverage at a Glance
Know exactly what you're protected against.
What's Covered
Business Contents Insurance policies typically include:
- Stock & Inventory – Covers the cost of replacing business stock.
- Business Equipment – Protection for computers, furniture, and specialist equipment.
- Fixtures & Fittings – Covers permanent fixtures such as shelving and counters.
- Replacement Costs – Ensures assets are replaced with equivalent new items.
What's Not Covered
- Damage to the building itself – Covered under Business Building Insurance.
- Loss due to wear and tear or neglect.
- Employee or public liability claims.
Additional Cover You May Need
Depending on your business type, consider adding these protections.
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What does Business Contents cover you for?
Business Contents Insurance covers essential items like equipment, tools, and stock against risks such as theft, fire, and accidental damage. Insurably® makes it easy to arrange the right cover, giving you peace of mind to focus on running your business without disruption.
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