Business Insurance

Business Insurance

Protect What You Have Built

Combined cover for business property, contents, liabilities, money, employees, and goods against covered risks.

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Business Insurance
Quick overview

A combined policy that protects the property, stock, money, and people your business relies on, and covers the legal liabilities that come with trading — so a single event doesn't stop your operations.

Why it matters

Why Business Insurance Matters

A single unexpected event can cause damage far beyond the immediate repair cost — it can interrupt operations, affect customers, damage stock, or create legal liabilities. The right insurance helps your business prepare for these risks rather than facing them alone.

Suitable for different businesses

Shops and supermarkets, hospitals and medical facilities, hardware stores, chemists and pharmacies, electronics businesses, boutiques, banks, SACCOs, microfinance institutions, companies, and other enterprises.

One arrangement, many risks

Depending on the policy, cover can be arranged for business property, contents, liabilities, money, employees, goods, and other business-related risks.

Who it's for

Who this cover is for

  • Shops and supermarkets
  • Hospitals and medical facilities
  • Hardware stores
  • Chemists and pharmacies
  • Electronics businesses and boutiques
  • Banks, SACCOs, and microfinance institutions
  • Companies and other enterprises
Cover options

Your cover options

Choose the option that matches your needs. Exact terms, limits, and extensions vary by insurer and policy.

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Buildings & Premises

Covers the physical structure your business operates from.

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Contents & Stock

Covers equipment, furniture, and inventory inside your premises.

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Business Interruption

Covers lost income while you're unable to trade after insured damage.

Protection

What this cover protects against

What applies to your policy depends on the cover level you choose and any extensions added.

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Property & premises

The building your business operates from, against fire and insured perils.

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Contents & stock

Equipment, furniture, and inventory inside your premises.

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Money

Cash in transit, on premises, and in the safe.

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Liabilities

Claims by the public, and legal liabilities from your activities.

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Employees

Staff injury and WIBA obligations, where included.

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Goods & business interruption

Goods in your care and lost income while you can't trade.

Key benefits

What you get with the cover

Fast recovery

Rebuild and restock quickly after fire, theft, or accidental damage.

Business continuity

Optional interruption cover keeps income flowing while you get back on your feet.

Flexible sums insured

Cover scaled to the true value of your premises and stock.

One policy, full protection

Buildings, contents, and stock covered together.

Exclusions

What's not covered

Wear and tear

Stock obsolescence

Deliberate damage

Unoccupied premises beyond the policy limit

This is a general list. Your policy wording sets out the full exclusions that apply.

Getting covered

What you'll need

To take out cover

  • Business registration documents
  • Copy of ID / passport of the owner or authorised representative
  • Business location and nature of business
  • Details and estimated value of assets / property to be insured
  • Previous insurance information, where applicable

Report the incident immediately, secure the premises, and document the damage — our claims team will guide you through assessment and settlement.

Requirements may vary depending on the insurer, type of cover, risk involved, and individual circumstances. Our team will advise you on the specific documents required for your policy.

Glossary

Common terms explained

Sum Insured

The value your cover is based on — the cost to rebuild or replace, not market value.

Business Interruption

Cover for lost income and ongoing costs while trading is disrupted by insured damage.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

The essentials on business insurance — what it covers, what you'll need, and how claims work. More on the FAQ page.

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Is stock covered at cost or selling price?

Stock is typically covered at cost price, reflecting what it would take to replace it, not the revenue you'd have earned selling it.

Does this cover a rented premises?

Yes — you can cover your contents and stock even if you don't own the building itself.

What's business interruption cover?

It replaces lost income and covers ongoing costs like rent and salaries while you're unable to trade after insured damage.

Flexible cover

Built around your business

A small shop and a hospital carry different risks. Our team helps you understand the available options and build cover around your operations, property, and liabilities.

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Why Get Business Cover Through Cush?

We compare options across trusted underwriters and explain exactly what's covered. Let Cush Insurance Agency help you protect your business and keep your operations moving.

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