Liability Insurance ? When You Need It And When You Don?t

By Anne Torres

There's no question about a business owner needing to obtain liability insurance. Yes, even if you're running your store from your home, you still need that kind of protection. That's because a home insurance won't apply for your home-based business unless it's clearly stipulated in your insurance policy.

That means whether you're conducting trade in the open city or in your home, you will probably still need to be covered by a liability insurance.

If you've read about liability insurance, you're probably aware of the kind of protection that one can offer you and your clients while in the conduct of your business. This type of coverage will basically provide protection from the risk of losses posed by a range of situations from theft to vandalism.

This also covers protection for clients and employees caught in an accident within the company's premises. This means if you don't have liability insurance, you could be forced to shell out huge amounts to shoulder your responsibilities towards employees and clients in the case of uneventful events. Employees might also have to be forced into using their self-funded medical plans, if any. If you do have this type of coverage, you need not worry about the financial and legal aspects because your insurance provider will take care of everything.

As far as employer liability insurance is concerned, it will, of course, be necessary only for businessmen who have employees working under them. This insurance helps the business owner by making him financially able of shouldering the responsibilities arising from injury or harm inflicted on the employee.

Logically, this helps the injured or harmed staff by providing him with prompt and efficient care. Without this insurance, employers would have to pay with their own money which can be detrimental to the company in the long run. Meanwhile, employees would also tend to feel more comfortable working in an environment that puts a prime on their safety. - 29971

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