Business insurance guide
Commercial Property Insurance
Commercial property planning should follow the assets and dependencies the business would need to repair, replace, or work around after a loss.
Reviewed July 20, 202601 · InventoryInsure the recovery—not an old estimate
Document buildings, tenant improvements, equipment, inventory, records, property off-site, and seasonal peaks.
- Ask whether valuation is replacement cost, actual cash value, or another basis.
- Review deductibles, coinsurance, ordinance or law, equipment breakdown, water, flood, and wind terms.
- Measure the time and cash needed to operate elsewhere or remain closed.
02 · EvidenceCreate the record before a loss
Keep dated photos, purchase records, serial numbers, leases, contracts, and a secure off-site copy of the inventory.
Primary source ledger
Verify before acting.