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Why your business needs insurance

Protect your company against financial losses and operational disruptions.

Protection from theft & disaster

Get covered for fire, theft, natural disasters and storm damage.

Specialised cover for stock & assets

Protect your business premises, equipment, stock and vehicles.

Ensure financial & legal protection

Protection from liability claims, legal costs and business interruption.

Premiums and policy requirements depend on your industry, business size and the specific risks you face.

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Business Legal Cover FAQs

Do you need business legal insurance?

As with any insurance, you don’t need it until you do… and then you need it badly. Business legal cover protects your business against potential legal costs and expenses for a wide range of legal disputes. It’s there to make sure you have access to the best legal advice or counsel when you need it.

What kind of business would need it?

Business legal cover in South Africa is especially important, because any business – small, medium or large – is at risk of sudden, unexpected legal action. Some small-business legal services are relatively affordable (say, for a quick consultation on the phone), but other legal fees can quickly add up (especially if the matter goes to court).

The benefits of comparing business legal insurance on Hippo

Insurance companies need to be clear about their costs upfront, so when you compare policies side-by-side you know you’re getting the full picture – and the best deal. Just fill in the amount you need your business to be covered for, and we’ll start the quote process for you.

A quick guide to business legal insurance

Business budgets are tight (especially for small businesses), and no one can afford the nasty surprise of a heavy legal bill. But as a business owner, you need to make sure you can pay for legal advice and representation if you need it – any day and any time.

What does business legal insurance cover?

That depends on the type of commercial legal insurance cover you take out. This insurance will cover your legal fees regarding contractual disputes with customers or suppliers, defence of criminal prosecutions and appeals, third-party claims relating to physical damage to property and/or goods, disputes around lease agreements, proceedings ordered by a regulatory authority, and so on.

What kind of lawyer will I get?

Legal protection policies usually give you access to a lawyer, based on a tariff schedule. When you compare quotes, remember to check that your preferred policy doesn’t limit you to any specific subset of lawyers.

Will I get labour cover?

That’s one option, which covers your legal expenses when your business is defending labour-related proceedings arising from a dispute with an employee.

Could I get cover for civil matters?

Yes, and here your insurance cover will typically include two important areas. The first is when your business institutes legal proceedings in civil matters based on a written and signed contract, entered into between yourself and a third party, where the amount claimed by you is more than R15 000. The second is when your business needs to defend itself against civil proceedings in contractual as well as non-contractual (in other words, delictual or wrongful conduct) disputes, where the cause for the dispute originated after the waiting period expired.

Are there any additional policy benefits?

Depending on the policy you choose, you could also be entitled to legal advice, legal negotiation, and contract access.

Do I really need Business Legal Cover?

Some business owners might mistakenly believe that they can wing it themselves when it comes to matters of law. Don’t make that mistake. Legal proceedings are very technical. That’s why lawyers exist, and that’s why it pays to have the insurance cover to pay for them.

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Car and Commercial Property Insurance covers the property, its contents and physical structure. It also includes Business Vehicle Cover for company fleets and vehicles used for business use.

Employers’ Liability Insurance covers a business owner against injury, illness or death caused to an employee during their work. This could cover compensation costs and legal fees.

Professional Liability Cover

Protects you against claims of negligence, errors or omissions in the advice or services you provide, covering legal costs and any damages or settlements you may be ordered to pay.

Public Liability Cover

Covers your business against third-party claims for injury or property damage caused by your operations, including legal fees, medical costs and compensation payouts if your business is liable.

Event Liability Cover

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