In Malaysia, small enterprises are the engines of economic growth and development. They are crucial in the fight against unemployment in the country, as the formal sector continues to lose jobs. However, for most entrepreneurs, company insurance may appear to be an unnecessary cost. (Professional Indemnity Insurance)
Recent violence in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng showed the necessity for business insurance to safeguard small enterprises, their owners, personnel, and clientele. Business owners must obtain adequate and sufficient insurance products, since not having any could leave them vulnerable to a number of threats.
Gerald Mwandiambira, acting CEO and chief strategist at Sasi, explained several business insurance options entrepreneurs might choose and the security they provide at the Money Matters for Entrepreneurs webinar sponsored by the South African Saving Institute (Sasi) in partnership with Absa.
Liability insurance for third parties
This sort of company insurance is necessary for firms that interact with the public and compensates for damages incurred as a result of the business’s acts or negligence. Clients, suppliers, and any other member of the public who may file a compensation claim against your company if they are injured or their property is damaged are examples of third parties.
Insurance against cybercrime
The shift to digital has altered the way firms function while also introducing new threats. Cyber attacks target organisations of all sizes, and they may be financially and reputationally disastrous to your company. Cyber insurance helps organisations recover from financial losses and restore reputational harm caused by cyber assaults, online fraud, and data breaches by covering the costs of restoring IT systems to normal.
“You and your small business must understand that the information you store for your clients is subject to legal liability. We can’t afford to lose our clients’ information. “You could wind up with a lot of liabilities,” Mwandiambira explains.
Compensation for employees
Even in the safest of workplaces, work-related injuries can occur. This sort of insurance protects your staff from accidents and diseases that occur on the job. If an employee becomes ill or injured as a result of their job, it covers for medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses.
“There are state-provided insurances that you must belong to, but you can also have your own private coverage,” Mwandiambira explains.
Professional Indemnity Insurance
If clients allege they are displeased with their work, Professional Indemnity Insurance protects firms, freelancers, and the self-employed who provide professional services.
As a professional or firm offering professional services, you may give bad advice or make a mistake that costs your customer money, and professional indemnity insurance protects your business from such incidents. Mwandiambira said that in many circumstances, professional bodies mandate professional indemnity insurance.
Liability of directors and officers
This sort of insurance protects directors and officers’ personal assets in the event they are personally sued for actual or suspected improper activities while operating the company. It also assists businesses in recouping legal fees and other costs associated with defending such individuals in lawsuits.
“Many small firms do not recognise the risk, but the moment you hire a second employee, you are taking a risk. If you own a firm, you will be held liable, so get directors and officers liability insurance,” Mwandiambira advises.
Insurance for key personnel
People are an important part of any company, and most companies have crucial personnel. If a key employee is unable to work due to death, illness, or disability, the company may suffer financial losses. “Who do you send if you’re scheduled for a gig and something comes up and you can’t make it?” “Who’s going to cover for you?” Mwandiambira inquires.
Key person insurance covers the company if a business owner, partner, or key employee dies or becomes disabled. Mwandiambira emphasises the need of freelancers building networks of talented, dependable freelancers to cover for each other.
“If you are a key person in your company and are unable to work, you must appoint someone to take your place.” To accomplish your work, key person insurance pays that person market-related rates. It means that your company will not break apart, particularly if you are a crucial employee,” Mwandiambira argues.
Before selecting on which insurance products to choose for their company, Mwandiambira advised entrepreneurs to do their homework, compare insurance policies, and take their time.
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