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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE

WHAT IS COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE?

Commercial property insurance is a type of insurance coverage meant to shield companies from monetary losses brought on by physical asset loss or damage. Buildings, machinery, supplies, equipment, computers, and outside signs are a few examples of these assets. Commercial property insurance offers financial support for repairs, replacements, and lost revenue throughout the restoration process in the event of events like fire, storms, theft, or vandalism.

enterprises run a serious danger of failing after a tragedy or theft without sufficient coverage; about one-fourth of enterprises fail within the first year. Billions of dollars are spent on the claims that follow such occurrences. Such a significant loss would be financially disastrous for the majority of firms. However, business property insurance provides assistance and financial security in trying circumstances, such as natural disasters or theft.

Commercial property insurance can help in the following situations:

  • Repair or replacement: Coverage includes items that are harmed, lost, or taken as a result of theft, vandalism, fire, storms, hail, or tornadoes. However, coverage for damage brought on by earthquakes and water is often not included.
  • Lost income: When a crisis interferes with regularly scheduled business operations. Loss of revenue as well as costs related to the recovery process are covered by commercial property insurance.
  • Temporary location: If a facility sustains serious damage and is unable to support regular operations, commercial property insurance can help pay for a temporary site while repairs are made, ensuring that business operations are not significantly disrupted.

WHAT IS CASUALTY INSURANCE?

Casualty insurance provides protection against legal liability, specifically covering losses resulting from injuries to individuals and damage to others’ property. It focuses on the insured party’s liability for such injuries or property damage.

The need for both commercial property and casualty insurance arises from their distinct coverage areas. Property insurance, categorized as a “first-party” coverage, addresses losses related to the insured’s own person or property. On the other hand, casualty or liability insurance is a “third-party” coverage, safeguarding the policyholder against claims made by others.

Commercial property insurance protects buildings and property owned by the policyholder, while commercial liability insurance shields them from financial responsibility for injuries or property damage caused by their premises, products, services, or other operations.

Property and casualty insurance serves two primary functions. Firstly, it aims to prevent losses, such as injuries, deaths, or property damage, from occurring through diligent business practices implemented by insurers. Secondly, it plays a vital role in facilitating recovery from losses. Regardless of the scale of the loss suffered by individuals or businesses, property and casualty insurance aids in the recovery process.

In addition to commercial property and casualty insurance, there are other types of coverage worth considering, such as workers’ compensation and business owners’ policies. These additional coverages provide specific protection for worker-related injuries and comprehensive coverage for various aspects of a business, respectively.