How Local Retailers and Restaurants Can Stay Insured for the Upcoming Holidays

For Georgia businesses, the holiday season can mean higher sales and more customer activity. It may also bring added challenges related to staffing, inventory and day-to-day operations. Buena Vista Insurance can help you review business insurance options before the busy season begins.

Addressing Increased Liability Risks

High foot traffic often increases the risk of slips, trips or falls. Spilled drinks and crowded aisles can quickly lead to accidents and costly claims. As your business sells more goods or serves more customers, it may be easier for slight defects or issues to slip through the cracks. These scenarios and more make general liability coverage a critical part of holiday risk management.

Managing Seasonal Inventory Challenges

Local retailers often increase inventory ahead of the holiday season. If stock levels are significantly higher than normal, standard property insurance may not provide enough coverage in the event of a fire, theft or other covered loss.

A seasonal increase endorsement can help account for the added value. Restaurants may also benefit from equipment breakdown coverage, as an unexpected failure of a refrigerator, freezer or oven can disrupt operations during one of the busiest times of the year.

Covering Holiday Cyber and Payment Risks

More transactions during the holiday season can raise exposure to payment fraud, data breaches and phishing attempts. Cyber liability coverage may help offset the costs of a breach, including notification, recovery and legal fees.

Expanding Your Holiday Workforce

Bringing on seasonal staff can keep operations running smoothly, but coverage should not be overlooked. In Georgia, workers’ compensation requirements apply to temporary employees just as they do to full-time workers. To reduce financial exposure from workplace injuries, consider:

• Verifying that seasonal hires are included in your workers’ compensation policy
• Providing new team members with onboarding and safety training
• Reviewing your coverage limits to account for the increase in headcount

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This blog is intended for informational and educational use only. It is not exhaustive and should not be construed as legal advice. Please contact your insurance professional for further information.