What Is Business Interruption Insurance?

Business interruption insurance, sometimes called business income coverage, replaces the money your business would have earned if a covered event forces you to close temporarily. It addresses a cost that property insurance alone does not: the income you lose while you rebuild.

How it works

If a covered event such as a fire damages your premises and you cannot operate, business interruption coverage can replace lost net income and help cover continuing expenses like rent and payroll during the shutdown. This keeps the business alive while repairs happen.

What it typically covers

• Lost net income based on your recent performance.
• Ongoing operating expenses that continue during closure.
• In some policies, the cost of a temporary location.

Why it matters in Florida

In a state exposed to hurricanes, the ability to survive weeks of closure can decide whether a business reopens at all. Note that coverage usually follows the same rules as your property policy, so flood and windstorm terms are worth checking.

What Truscott recommends

Property coverage rebuilds the walls; business interruption keeps the lights on until you reopen. Learn more about business insurance or request a quote.