Business Insurance · Singapore

Find out what insurance your business needs, and what the law requires, before you buy or renew.

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Types of cover

The kinds of business insurance people ask about

Which you need depends on what your business does. A professional can help you decide.

01

Work injury compensation

Cover for employees who are injured or made ill by their work. Compulsory for many employers.

02

Public liability

Cover for claims from the public for injury or damage caused by your business.

03

Professional indemnity

Cover for claims that your advice or service caused a client a financial loss.

04

Property, stock and equipment

Cover for your premises, equipment and the stock you hold.

05

Business interruption

Cover for lost income if you have to stop trading after an insured event.

06

Cyber, foreign worker medical and more

Cover for data and online attacks, workers' medical costs and directors and officers.

What decides the price

Six things insurers look at

01

What you do

The trade or service, and the risks that come with it.

02

Your size

Turnover and the number of people who work for you.

03

What is covered

The value of premises, stock, equipment or contracts.

04

Your history

Past claims, and how long you have traded.

05

The limits

The amount the policy will pay out for each claim.

06

The excess

What you pay towards a claim yourself.

Before you buy

Six things to ask any insurance professional before you commit

01

Are you licensed?

Ask for the firm's and the representative's details and check them on the MAS registers.

02

What am I legally required to have?

And is anything I have missing?

03

What exactly does this cover, and exclude?

In writing, for the work my business actually does.

04

What are the limits and the excess?

For each type of cover.

05

Does it cover claims after I stop trading?

Particularly for professional indemnity.

06

How do I complain, and what can I cancel?

What cancellation terms apply to a business policy.

Why Namoye

Built around trust, not pressure.

We connect you with one verified provider who understands what you need. No hard sell, and no obligation.

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  • Verified providers
  • One real call
  1. 01

    What you must have, and what you might want

    Some business insurance is a legal requirement and some only protects you. You hear which is which for a business like yours.

  2. 02

    Your business described properly

    Insurers expect you to disclose what matters about your business. You hear what to tell them, so a claim isn't put at risk.

  3. 03

    No pressure to buy

    You get the options explained. Whether to buy, and from whom, is always your decision.

Good to Know

Questions about Namoye

What business insurance is a legal requirement?

If you employ people, the Work Injury Compensation Act requires you to insure employees who do manual work, and non-manual employees below a set salary level, against work injury. If you have foreign workers, the Ministry of Manpower sets medical insurance requirements. Vehicles need motor insurance. Other cover, such as public liability, usually isn't required by law, but landlords, clients and licensing bodies often ask for it.

What is public liability insurance?

It covers claims from members of the public who are injured, or whose property is damaged, because of your business. Many landlords, venues and clients require it before you can lease a space or work for them.

What is professional indemnity insurance?

It covers claims that your advice or service caused a client a financial loss. It matters for anyone who gives advice or designs, and some licences and professional bodies require it. Ask whether it covers claims made after you stop trading.

What else might my business need?

Depending on what you do: cover for your premises, stock and equipment, business interruption if you have to stop trading, cyber cover, cover for directors and officers, and cover against dishonesty by employees. A professional can help you decide what is worth paying for.

What do I need to tell the insurer?

You should answer honestly and completely, and tell the insurer about changes during the policy. If you leave out something important, a claim could be reduced or refused. If you aren't sure whether something matters, ask and tell the insurer.

How is the price worked out?

By what your business does, its size and turnover, the number of staff, the value of what is covered, your claims history and the limits and excess you choose.

Do small businesses get different help?

There are programmes and grants that help small businesses with costs, including technology, and some insurers offer packages for small businesses with set cover. Ask a professional what's available for a business your size, and compare it with cover built for your trade.

Can I change my mind after I buy?

Cancellation terms for business policies differ, and may include fees or a reduced refund. Ask what applies before you commit, and read your policy.

What if something goes wrong with a claim?

Complain to the insurer first. If you're not happy with the answer, some small businesses can take it to the Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre, depending on their size, so ask what applies.

What should I have ready?

What your business does, roughly how many people work in it and your turnover, whether you have premises, vehicles or foreign workers, and your postal code. If you don't have everything, send the request anyway.

Is Namoye an insurer or a broker?

No. Namoye is a free matching service. It doesn't sell insurance or give advice. Any quote or advice comes from the firm that contacts you.

Will several companies call me, and does it cost anything?

No to both. A verified professional contacts you, and Namoye is free for you.

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