As I was thinking about topics for this column, I was in two minds whether to write about the need for insurance for small businesses or not. It is not a very popular topic. The next morning, I read about the fire incident at the Bhagirath Palace at Chandni Chowk, Delhi. More than 120 shops […]
Property Insurance
Insurance Selections That Can Help Protect Retail Stores and Shopping Centres from Fire Damage
One of the most common questions in a business environment is how to find the best insurance options for your retail shop or shopping center. It is important to know what type of insurance coverage you need. There are a few different types of retail shops, including grocery stores, clothing stores, electronics stores, and more. […]
What insurance covers should an RWA or Apartments owners association take?
When you buy a new house, you already have so much paperwork that you need to do. With the enthusiasm of moving into your new abode comes the challenge of understanding the nuances of the maintenance of the common property; especially if you are in an apartment. As a first step, you need to acquaint […]
How can insurance ensure your firm is productive and stays safe during the hot summers?
While summers bring warmth and sunshine, they do present a trying time for your field and warehouse employees. Here are a few steps to take to ensure safety and optimal productivity for your employees during the summer. Insure your air conditioning machinery Most of India experiences extremely high temperatures in summer. It becomes almost impossible […]
Factory & warehouse insurance: The saviour during turbulent times!
In business, “location” takes a very special place, and so does the actual building that you zero in on as your office. It should not only be aesthetic and aligned with your business requirements, but it should also offer optimal safety standards for your employees and assets. If the unit you plan to set up […]
About the relevance of the designation clause in fire insurance policy?
The designation of property is the most important clause in a fire insurance policy. As per fire insurance policy wordings, the designation of property clause is defined as – For the purpose of determining, where necessary, the item under which any property is insured, the insurers agree to accept the designation under which the property has […]
What options are available for a property owner to arrive at sum insured?
Whenever you opt-in for property insurance coverage, the first information you will have to provide to the insurance company is the value of the property to be covered, referred to as the sum insured in insurance terms. Many times we have observed that clients are not able to provide accurate value of the sum insured […]
What is a declaration fire insurance policy. What are its advantages?
The declaration policy is designed to give better protection in cases where the stock fluctuates from time to time. Under the declaration of fire insurance policy, the insured takes out insurance for the maximum amount. And, which he considers would be at risk during the period of the policy. On a fixed date of every […]
Who can purchase building insurance?
For people living in or using a building, natural disasters or fires or burglaries are all real concerns. To protect against such risks, owners of commercial or residential buildings buy building insurance. So who can purchase building insurance? Owners of commercial or residential buildings may fully or partially use these structures themselves or rent them […]
How can you minimize the premium for Engineering All Risk Insurance?
During the erection and installation of machinery, the dangers involved are high which can result in huge losses and damage to property. The risks can cause huge financial losses to the contractor. The policy offers cover at several stages of an engineering project, like Storage, Testing, Handling, and Commissioning at a plant or engineering site. […]