As a result of a loss due to the risk of fire and the damages it may cause, besides the business coming to a halt, there are certain standing charges fixed expenses that will continue to be incurred irrespective of the situation that the insured is placed in. These expenses such as bank interests, employee’s salaries, rent, electricity and other standing charges will still need attention in addition to the loss of revenue. The insured suffers financial losses due to loss of gross profits on account of reduction in turn over and increased cost of working during the period of interruption.
In order for a “Business Interruption cover” to operate it is compulsory to have a Property All Risks or Fire Insurance Policy. This cover takes into consideration the following aspects which should be addressed when opting for this cover:
Gross profit: The amount by which the sum of the value of the turnover and the value of the closing stock exceed the sum of the value of the opening stock and the amount of the specified working expenses. The values of the opening and closing stocks shall be arrived at in accordance with the Insured’s normal accountancy methods, due provision being made for depreciation.
Net Profit: The Net Trading Profit (exclusive of all capital receipts and accretions and all outlay properly chargeable to capital) resulting from the business of the Insured at the premises after due provision has been made for all standing and other charges including depreciation. Standing Charges: Interest, rent, bank charges, insurance premium, advertising, printing, stationery, electricity, travelling expenses, maintenance of plant and machinery, depreciation of building, plant and motor vehicles etc.
Annual Turnover: The Money paid or payable to the Insured for goods sold and delivered and for services rendered in course of the business at the premises
Limit and Period of Indemnity: Whilst the period of insurance is 12 months, the indemnity period differs. This would depend on the period the insured would necessary prepare to come back to the position they were before the loss in terms of both property and trading. Reasonably the periods would be anything between six to eighteen months. The limit also would differ however; it would basically be worked out based on the indemnity. Amount payable by the insurers which will be in respect of
Limit and Period of Indemnity: Whilst the period of insurance is 12 months, the indemnity period differs. This would depend on the period the insured would necessary prepare to come back to the position they were before the loss in terms of both property and trading. Reasonably the periods would be anything between six to eighteen months. The limit also would differ however; it would basically be worked out based on the indemnity. Amount payable by the insurers which will be in respect of
1. Reduction in turnover
2. Increase in cost of working
The rate chargeable is always applied on “Per Mille” basis (for every thousand units) on the Total Sum Insured (Turn Over) and is dependent on the limit and period of indemnity, nature of risk, location and the housekeeping. There are both time and monetary Deductible for each and every loss in addition to a number of other Conditions
There are two types of deductibles (Monetary and Time) applicable under the BI insurance for each and every loss. There are a number of exceptions and exclusions, which are part of the policy terms and conditions.
Quotations will be provided on submission of a duly completed proposal form. For further details please call or ask for a via the call back option.
There are a number of exceptions and exclusions, which are part of the policy terms and conditions.