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If you\u2019ve ever opened a renewal notice with sweaty palms, keep reading. Insurance can be unpredictable. That\u2019s the nature of the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It protects you\u2026unless it doesn\u2019t<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you have a policy in place. Even if you have a policy that protects you, you may not be safe. Or protected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insurance companies can cancel your policy<\/a>. Mid-term exam. That\u2019s not an exaggeration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve pulled a few businesses off the ground in my time. Seen all types of insurance mishaps and disclaimer letters. It\u2019s not the end of the world. With the right help, of course, you\u2019ll be fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, we know that it can be easy to feel very overwhelmed in these situations. You’ve been a responsible business owner. You knew that coverage was in your company’s best interest.\u00a0 But now you’re out of luck.\u00a0 It feels like a betrayal that can hurt.\u00a0 You may not know what to do next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a look at the article below to understand why these things happen. If you know why they happen, it’s possible to avoid them altogether.\u00a0 And if they do happen to you, we can help you find new coverage. So take a deep breath and read below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mid-Term Cancellations Happen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It doesn\u2019t matter if you have a policy. If you don\u2019t hold up your end of the bargain, it will get cancelled. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re a good person. Or if your business works with those in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insurance is a contract. There are rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Non-Payment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is the number one reason, hands down. If you don\u2019t pay, say goodbye to your policy. Insurance companies need premiums to stay in business. If you don\u2019t pay, neither will they.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Policy gone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Misrepresentation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This one bites people who think \u201crounding the truth\u201d is harmless. It\u2019s not. If you misrepresent your business operations, you may be shopping for coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or something else. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They may not cancel your coverage. But they won\u2019t protect you if you get sued in a line of work you didn\u2019t disclose you were in. You\u2019ll have to hire a personal attorney to defend you. That will probably cost more than the premiums you would’ve paid if you had disclosed your business’s true nature as you should have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Major Claims<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Major claims result in significant losses for insurers. They are there for worst-case scenarios. That\u2019s true. But if the worst-case scenario is way worse than they anticipated, they will jump ship. Policy cancelled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It doesn\u2019t matter that you paid on time. Check your contract. If they start losing money or if a large claim means you\u2019re no longer profitable for them, they\u2019ll cancel. Not fair, but true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Changes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Changes can make you riskier. Switching from painting to scaffolding? Home design to demolition? Your coverage may not be there for you. Or, it may be way more expensive than before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All things to keep in mind before shaking up your business model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Many Small Claims<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Small claims can wack the insurer upside the head. That is, if there\u2019s enough of them. Especially in a short time period.  It signals a pattern. And patterns make actuaries twitchy. Patterns mean payouts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Workers’ comp carriers especially hate repetitive injuries. A 2023 OSHA review found that the average U.S. small business experienced 1.5 recordable injuries for every 100 full-time employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insurers know these numbers. And they\u2019ll hold you to them. Too many claims will ring the fire alarm. Only it\u2019s your policy going up in flames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Inspectors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Remember those hall monitors in middle school? If you didn\u2019t have a pass, you were getting detention. Insurance has its version of hall monitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are called auditors<\/a>. They come by to check your site. If things are unsafe, if there are violations, if there is unreported work going on, you\u2019re in trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. License Troubles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If the state suspends something essential to your operation, insurers pull out. Think of a bar losing a liquor license. An auto body shop has had its inspection license revoked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you can\u2019t get licensed, what\u2019s wrong with your business? If you lost a license, did you break a law? Are your operations skirting a legal gray line?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not my thoughts, the insurance company\u2019s. If things seem fishy, they may swim away from coverage.
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A Word From Me \u2014 and Why We Can Help<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t feel bad if your coverage is cancelled. Mid-term, end-of-term. We got you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve helped people in these situations many times. We can get your coverage back on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n