Commercial Umbrella Insurance

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Commercial umbrella insurance can benefit your corporation no matter what size your company is. This offers you extra liability coverage to help pay costs that exceed your general liability or basic coverage contained in other policies.

Benefits

This policy can assist you financially when it comes to commercial legal fees, medical bills, or damage expenses.
If your business interacts with clients and customers, or if your employees use heavy machinery and equipment, your liability risk is greater and in need of additional coverage.
If people can access your business or property, it increases the risk of bodily injury. For instance, wholesalers often work with machinery to restock shelves during business hours. Using this type of equipment around customers poses a risk of bodily injury, and you could face costly medical expenses and lawsuits that exceed your limits.
Commercial umbrella insurance would help with the costs associated with medical expenses, lawsuits, and judgments against your business.
Frequently working offsite also creates an increased liability risk. Working at your customer’s house, for example, makes it more likely you’ll cause property damage, like accidentally putting holes in walls, breaking windows, or damaging cars. If that happens, business umbrella coverage can help cover the costs that exceed your liability limits.

How much does Commercial Insurance Cost?

Some industries face more risks than others, which can increase your cost for commercial umbrella insurance. Your cost depends on your:

The existing amount of underlying coverage
Nature of business
Business size

Adding an umbrella policy to your business makes good business sense. Speak with one of our Merit brokers to get the right type of coverage for your business. Click here to get a Commercial Umbrella Insurance quote or contact Merit Insurance Brokers to learn more.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What types of insurance do I need to know about for my business?

As a business owner in Ontario, you should consider obtaining insurance coverage for general liability, property damage, business interruption, and professional liability (if applicable). Depending on your industry and specific risks, you may also need to consider additional policies such as product liability, cyber liability, and directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance. It’s important to consult with an experienced insurance agent or broker to determine the appropriate coverage for your business needs.

What is co-insurance?

The co-insurance clause is a common and often misunderstood part of property insurance policies.

Co-Insurance is an agreement between YOU and the Insurance Company, whereby you agree to maintain coverage up to a stated percentage of the value of the property you wish to insure (usually 80%, 90% or 100%).

In the event of a loss, the amount of payout from the insurance company is calculated on a formula.

How to calculate co-insurance?

The simple formula for calculating the coinsurance penalty is: amount of insurance in place / Amount of insurance that should have been in place x the loss, less any deductible is the amount actually paid.

What is a certificate of insurance?

A certificate of insurance is a document that verifies the existence of an insurance policy. In Ontario, it is typically issued by an insurance company and provided to a third party as proof of insurance coverage. The certificate will include information about the insurance policy, such as the type of coverage, policy limits, and the effective dates of coverage.

What is Cyber Insurance?

Cyber insurance is a type of insurance coverage that provides protection against losses related to cyberattacks and data breaches. This insurance policy can cover costs related to notifying affected individuals, legal expenses, and costs associated with investigating and repairing damages caused by cyber incidents. Cyber insurance can also provide resources to help businesses prevent future attacks and mitigate risks. It is an important consideration for any business that handles sensitive customer or employee data or relies on technology for daily operations.

What is Identity Theft Coverage?

Identity theft coverage is a type of insurance policy that can help protect individuals from the financial and legal consequences of identity theft. It typically provides assistance with the costs associated with restoring credit and resolving fraudulent accounts, as well as reimbursement for stolen funds or expenses incurred during the recovery process.

What is a deductible?

This is the part that you pay in the event of a claim. The insurance company covers the rest, up to the $ amount of loss, or your policy’s limits whichever is less. The higher the deductible, the lower your insurance premium and vice versa.

If I cancel my policy, I won’t owe the last month’s insurance right?

If the policy is canceled by you, the calculation of the cancellation is Short Rate. The Short Rate Penalty is based on the days the policy has been in force. Depending on your payment schedule and withdrawal date, there may be an outstanding premium, which is collected after cancellation is processed. If you need to cancel it is always best to cancel the policy on the anniversary date to avoid cancellation fees.

When it comes to business insurance, what is the difference between commercial general liability and professional liability coverage?

The main difference between professional liability and commercial general liability (CGL) insurance is the type of risks that they cover. CGL covers the cost of legal and medical expenses associated with claims declaring third-party property damage or bodily injury because of your business routine.

Professional liability insurance (often referred to as errors and omissions), provides coverage for claims resulting from negligence or failure to deliver a professional service as promised, which could have led to a financial loss on your client’s behalf.