Commercial Insurance Needs to Grow with Your Business

Is your business the same today as it was when you first started out? Chances are it isn’t, not by a long shot. Small business owners are notorious for being agile and quick to embrace changes that are necessary to succeed, which is why it’s essential to make sure your small business insurance is keeping pace with your company’s activities. If it’s not and your coverage doesn’t reflect how your business is growing, there’s a good chance you’re leaving yourself and your company exposed.

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But when exactly should you be taking a critical eye to your coverage?

When your Commercial insurance policy should be revisited

Changes in your business are to be expected and the following are all times when those changes should lead to a chat with your small business insurance provider:

1. There’s a material change in your company’s revenue
2. The company moves to a new location
3. You expand into additional locations
4. The company’s workspace, shop, store or office is renovated
5. You take your business online
6. You invest in new security measures, whether it’s for cyber or workplace safety
7. You increase your workforce
8. You have employees who do not reside in Canada
9. New, upgraded or additional equipment is purchased
10. You want to buy a vehicle for business use (or add to your fleet)
11. There’s a meaningful change in the value of the inventory or supplies you have on hand
12. You enter into new agreements with vendors, clients or manufacturers
13. The business attracts international opportunities
14. You introduce new products or services, or you expand into new markets or industries
15. The business’s ownership structure changes

As a small business owner, you’ve got a lot on the go and when your company moves forward, your small business insurance needs to move forward with you. Make sure you keep your insurance provider in the loop, when exciting days at the office happen.

Use Our Resources to Get a Custom Insurance Package

As commercial Hamilton insurance brokers, we have access to a variety of different insurance plans. When you work with one of our brokers, you can choose from all these plans and customize your business’ coverage. With Acumen, you’ll get no more or less than the coverage you need.

If you need more business insurance in Hamilton, we can help you find a plan that meets your company’s needs.
Call (905) 574-7000 and get the insurance you need today.