Business interruption

Business interruption keeps the bills paid while you rebuild.

After a fire or flood, the building gets fixed by property insurance. Business interruption replaces the income you lose while you are closed, and pays rent, payroll and loan payments in the meantime.

Up to 12 to 24 months
Payroll and rent covered
Extra expense to reopen faster
What it covers

What business interruption pays for, and what it doesn't

Covered

Not covered

Limits and cost

Typical limits and what businesses pay

Your price depends on revenue, claims history, location and the work you do. These ranges help you plan before we quote.

Business typeTypical limitTypical annual premium
Small office6–12 months incomeOften bundled in a package
Restaurant12 months income$400 – $1,200 add-on
Manufacturer12–24 months incomeRated on revenue

Illustrative ranges only. Not a quote.

Real-world claim (example)
$88,000

A kitchen fire closed a 60-seat restaurant for eleven weeks. Lost profit, staff wages and rent were paid while repairs were made.

Who needs it

Common for these industries

Questions

Business interruption: common questions

From your annual gross profit and how long it would take to reopen. We work it out with you.

Usually it is added to a commercial property policy.

Pandemics are excluded by nearly all Canadian policies.

Often bought together

Related coverage

Commercial property

Protects your building, equipment, tools, stock and contents from fire, theft, flood and more.

Cyber liability

Covers ransomware, data breaches, email fraud and the cost of notifying customers.

General liability

Covers injury or property damage your business causes to customers, clients and the public.

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