After a disaster, 40% of firms never reopen, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Loss can be minimized by taking precautions and responding to calamities. It is advised that you have a plan in place to shield your organization from unforeseen interruptions. Here are a few tips
Where To Start?
- Determine your risk.
- Calculate the cost associated with these risks and or interruptions.
- Modify your insurance coverage to respond.
- Create procedures and policies that minimize the risk.
Top Risk For Local Business According To Industry Experts
- Fire hazards
- Cyber risk
- High employee turnover
- A key employee leaving
- Loss of customer data
- Embezzlement
- Harassment
- Supply chain disruption
- Computer hack
- Economic downturn
- Hurricanes, snowstorms, wildfires, flood
There is no way to completely eliminate risk in business because it is fundamentally dangerous. There are a lot of things that are generally out of your control. This does not, however, imply that you must wait for calamity to occur before preparing for or responding to it. Your company can lower risk overall and lessen the effect of problems that do arise with the right planning, preventative, and contingency measures.
DSM offers commercial insurance placement and risk management solutions, designed with your business in mind. We ensure that your business has the comprehensive coverage necessary to protect the property, assets, and people that matter most to you. No single agency can offer the options or blanket of services you’ll find with DSM.