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Home > Blog > What is Reputation Damage Coverage?
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2017

What is Reputation Damage Coverage?

What Is Reputation Damage Coverage? 

The success of a business depends, in part, on its reputation. If the brand develops a poor reputation, obtaining new customers is difficult. Some instances can damage that reputation. When a crisis occurs, for example, reputation damage can be painful for the company. Reputation insurance minimizes this. Many business insurance plans offer this coverage.

Responding to a Crisis

Business insurance policies that deal with crisis response often include reputation damage coverage. This coverage provides protection to the company for lost reputation from a crisis.

A crisis can create irreparable damage to a company's brand and reputation. An employee error creates a sting. A customer suffers a significant injury from using a product. The advice you provide goes very badly and leads to someone's death. These are instances in which it is hard for a business to recover.

For example, a data breach occurs. The business insurance pays for any claims associated with the breach from customers. However, the public's opinion of the company is not as high as it once ways. The crisis leads to a drop in revenue. Reputation damage coverage might help cover that loss of revenue.

What Does Reputation Damage Coverage Do?

Policies differ. Some insurance plans provide coverage for media and news coverage. They help to support public statements. They can help with new marketing to address the concern. In some cases, they cover the financial loss to the company in lower sales or revenue.

In many situations, the coverage will be specific to the incident. The policy will outline the limitations of this policy. Most have a dollar-amount limit. The policy does not provide coverage beyond a specific point of loss. The insurer will look at the situation and assess options for reducing this type of loss. They may make recommendations for changes. In some cases, they will cover revenue losses for a specific time. Most make a one-time payment in this situation.

Every situation requires careful planning. When an instance occurs, the insurer will review what occurred. Only then will the agent determine the proper method of providing protection. It's essential to consider these risks carefully.

Reputation damage coverage is highly beneficial. However, it does not solve any underlying problem. Your company still needs to make changes to address the problem at the source. However, business insurance like this can help shore up many of the losses. Talk to your agent about it. In situations such as data breaches, it can be very important to maintain. Today, many companies need to carry reputation risk coverage. Without it, a single mistake can cost the company numerous customers. It can lead to financial devastation in more extensive situations as well.

Source: Insurance Technologies Corporation

For more information call Buckley Insurance Agency at 469-388-1443.


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