How a Valuation Pro Can Help with Business Interruption Claims

Summer can bring extreme weather, including floods, droughts, wildfires, tornadoes and hurricanes. These natural disasters and other crises can interrupt normal business operations, causing significant financial losses. If disaster strikes, a business interruption insurance policy can allow you to recoup lost profits, repair damaged assets and cover other incremental expenses. When a covered event has occurred, a business valuation professional can help explain what’s covered and calculate how much you’re entitled to recover. Coverage basics Business interruption insurance is arguably one of the most complicated insurance products on the market today. And most policies require claims to be filed in a relatively short period of time (often within 30 days). In addition to replacing any damaged assets, such as inventory or machinery, a business interruption policy typically covers lost...