Business News Kenya

Wednesday 9 December 2015

Importance of Business Equipment Insurance

Insure Your Business Equipment.

The electronics and other office equipment in your office are your business and protecting them is vital for any business entity. It is common knowledge that without them, your business will definitely not function and these equipment which are quite expensive are equally costly to maintain and it would be quite painful to see them becoming worthless. It is precisely for this reason that you ought to have them insured.

With the steady upgrade in technology, your business equipment and equipment protection measures need to be upgraded as well. Furthermore, new equipment will definitely add value to your assets and make obsolete your existing equipment insurance policy.

If these equipment and office tools are damaged or stolen, an adequate insurance cover will permit your business to run unhindered. You therefore need to have an updated insurance policy which you ought to renew every year. You should ensure that your insurer is able to provide a full insurance cover for your office equipment. Take a look into how new technology can affect your company, and the importance of insuring your business equipment.

Research has revealed that the expenditure on office equipment is likely to grow as many companies are catching up on the latest trends in office technology. This would mean that there would be an increased investment in technology and would therefore require an unique insurance cover for this. Although some insurance firms may not have a suitable cover for this, it is advisable for you to find out insurance companies that offer a comprehensive insurance cover for your office equipment.

Lets consider the Ipad – a small but expensive gadget. It is however important for your out-of-office duties, making it vulnerable to damage. Therefore, if you consider adding it to your office equipment, it is important that your insurance policy provide cover for it.

If you are thinking of raising your premiums, it would be worth confirming that your old equipment is worth the raise. However, in Kenya, many offices have outdated equipment that aren’t being used. Insuring them would not be worthwhile apart from the extra cost burden to the firm. That is why you should have an assessment programme to ensure that you pay a reduced insurance premium.

During this age of technological advancements, companies may now be researching on finding out new ways of investment that can give them an edge over other competing firms as well as increase their productivity. For many, this need has been directed towards the injection of cash into new technology.

If your firm is in such a position, every time you make a significant technological upgrade or purchase for your business, discuss it with your insurer to help ensure that your investments are fully protected.

Do take the time to review your insurance policy as it is easy to see the benefits of having adequate cover in place for your business equipment. This is the best option available for your office tools since tools are your business.

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The article speaks and focuses on the importance of business equipment insurance, and why it is necessary to have all your business equipment insured. The author suggests that you should take the time to review your insurance policy confirm having adequate cover in place for your business equipment.



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