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</div>{"id":6028,"date":"2022-07-19T01:28:26","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T01:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hicactus.com\/?p=6028"},"modified":"2022-07-19T02:20:03","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T02:20:03","slug":"insurance-expectations-vs-reality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hicactus.com\/ch\/insurance-expectations-vs-reality\/","title":{"rendered":"Insurance: Expectations vs reality"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;container&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To some people, business insurance is a bit of a necessary evil, but if you don\u2019t have it and things go pear-shaped, you\u2019ll be hugely out of pocket. Getting your commercial insurance sorted doesn\u2019t have to be a drain on your time and your finances, especially if you\u2019ve got the right team on board.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Expectation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s too expensive\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Reality: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting the right amount of cover is cheaper than dealing with the consequences if something goes wrong. By working with an adviser, you can get the best cover for your situation and your budget &#8211; but you need to be realistic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could only cover some of your assets, but it\u2019s probably going to be more expensive to replace anything that\u2019s not covered. Is it really worth saving a bit of money now to have to fork out more later?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Expectation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting cover sorted takes too much time<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Reality: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting cover in place is quick and easy with an insurance adviser. Advisers can apply their knowledge and expertise to identify the best policies that will suit your specific needs. Their job is to save you time by finding the perfect combination of coverage, cost and risk, and most importantly, help you avoid being underinsured.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An adviser can negotiate on your behalf to get the best policy terms, help you understand your policy and explain coverage and exclusions clearly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Expectation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m covered if I use my personal vehicle for work purposes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Reality: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, no you\u2019re probably not. If you use your vehicle for business purposes, personal car insurance may not protect you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to purchase business vehicle insurance, or clarify with your insurer what you\u2019re covered for. If you have other people, such as employees, using your vehicle, make sure they\u2019re named on your policy, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Expectation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> My existing policy from years ago has got me covered<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Reality: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This might not be the case \u2013 your business has probably changed a lot since you last took out your policy and it may not be relevant for what you need now.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last thing you\u2019d want is to try to make a claim on a policy that doesn\u2019t cover you for your present situation. You may also end up paying more for things you no longer need, so it\u2019s a good idea to update your policy regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Expectation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My business insurance claims won\u2019t get paid out anyway<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Reality: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An adviser will fight to get the best outcome for you and your business in the event you need to make a claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The claims process can be lengthy, but trust the experts to step in and advocate for you, saving you time and stress. You can have peace of mind knowing you have someone speaking on your behalf and assisting you throughout the entire process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to deal with reality when it comes to business insurance? 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