Apart from the risks of carrying precious inventory and needing standard insurance against theft, fire, etc. the Gems & Jewellery sector must consider the Jewellers’ Block policy which covers losses to jewellery and cash within the premises, and can also cover assets in transit and personnel at work.

Here is a shortlist of insurance products that could be of use to this sector.

Products

Standard Fire and Special Perils Policy

Standard Fire and Special Perils Policy

The Standard Fire and Special Perils Policy is designed to insure your property and articles within it from damage due to accidental fire also from the perils brought about not only by fire but by other disasters as well, such as lightning, explosion, riot, terrorism (by payment of additional premium), storm, flood, bush fire, etc.

Fire loss of profit / Business Interruption

Fire loss of profit / Business Interruption

A major fire, flood or similar disaster can bring a factory to a standstill for several months. During such periods, while sales and profits suffer, fixed costs like salaries and rent need to be serviced without default. It is at such times that a Business Interruption Policy (or Fire Loss of Profit Policy) helps. This policy covers loss of gross profit due to reduction in turnover/output because of the occurrence of any peril covered under the Fire and Allied perils policy.
Bharat Laghu Udyam Suraksha Policy

Bharat Laghu Udyam Suraksha Policy

This policy is meant for small-scale businesses to cover the unexpected physical loss, damage, or destruction of property and/or movable or immovable assets within the property, and offers cover for a sum insured of between Rs.5 crores and Rs.50 crores. It covers the cost of repairs in case of damage to property or reinstatement of property in case of a complete rebuild; cost of inventory in case of loss of stocks; loss of cash at insured premises up to a fixed value; etc. Risks covered include fire, explosion, lightning, earthquake, storm, bush fire, Terrorism ,collision caused by any external physical object and not belonging to or owned by the insured or their employee while acting in course of employment, riots, etc.
Bharat Sookshma Udyam Suraksha Policy

Bharat Sookshma Udyam Suraksha Policy

Tailored for micro businesses, this policy covers the unexpected physical loss, damage, or destruction of property and/or movable or immovable assets within the property, for a sum insured of up to Rs.5 crores. It covers the cost of repairs in case of damage to property or reinstatement of property in case of a complete rebuild; cost of inventory in case of loss of stocks; loss of cash at hand up to a fixed value; etc. Risks covered include fire, explosion, lightning, earthquake, storm, bush fire, Terrorism, collisions caused by any external physical object and not belonging to or owned by the insured or their employee while acting in course of employment, riots, etc.
Bharat Griha Raksha Policy

Bharat Griha Raksha Policy

Every home owner must consider covering his or her precious dwelling by a policy under Bharat Griha Raksha. The policy insures your home as well as its movable and immovable contents in case of any unfortunate occurrence, such as fires, explosions, lightning, earthquake, storm, bush fire, collisions, riots, terrorist acts, and even theft. The policy can be adapted to include precious personal belongings such as jewellery and works of art, as well as personal injury to you or your spouse.
Office/Business Package Policy

Office/Business Package Policy

The Office/Business Package Policy is specifically tailored towards the needs of typical businesses. While the policy offers standard risk cover against fire and allied perils such as earthquake and flood, it also covers typical problems that an office faces such as breakdown of equipment, accidents and burglary. Loss due to fraud, damage to signages like neon lights, expenses towards death of staff on duty, and loss of office material while executives are on tour, are also covered by some insurers.
Machinery Breakdown Policy

Machinery Breakdown Policy

As the name suggests, the Machinery Breakdown Policy covers the cost of repair or replacement of machinery in a factory when the repair occurs due to damage caused by accidents or external reasons, other than willful destruction and arson. The Policy needs mention of the complete list of machinery at a premises along with their identifying numbers, and their replacement value for which insurance is taken. It is worth noting that breakdowns due to wear and tear are not covered by this policy.
Group Mediclaim Policy

Group Mediclaim Policy

A Mediclaim Policy helps individuals cover the costs of hospitalization. A Group Mediclaim Policy serves to provide a similar cover but for a group of employees of an organization. A godsend to companies in these days of high medical costs, the Group Mediclaim Policy offers financial support to its employees in case of sudden hospitalization, either due to an accident or illness, by paying most of the hospital’s bills. Premiums too can be lower based upon the number of employees covered. Dependents of employees can be covered too under this policy.
Group Gratuity Policy

Group Gratuity Policy

Gratuity is a lumpsum paid on closure of account of any employee who has resigned/retired after serving at least five continuous years at an organization, at the rate of roughly half the latest Basic salary multiplied by the number of years of service put in. Gratuity can therefore be a sizable cash outflow. However, resignations cannot always be anticipated. The Group Gratuity Policy helps cover gratuity payouts across the board, thus avoiding unexpected cashflow problems for the company.
Director & Officer Liability Policy

Director & Officer Liability Policy

Running an organization is filled with risks that go beyond the regular running of the business! Wrongful acts by staff, misleading advertising, fraud, sexual harassment, etc, result in lawsuits from employees, vendors, customers, and other stakeholders, that are usually targeted at the directors and senior executives of the company, who are personally held responsible for such wrongdoings, whether alleged or real. The Director & Officer Liability Policy provides defence costs and protects the assets of such sued individuals, thus shielding them from personal loss.
Commercial Crime Policy

Commercial Crime Policy

A Commercial Crime Policy insures a company from losses arising out of criminal acts such as fraud, burglary, computer data theft, forgery, embezzlement, and even misrepresentation, by its employees as well as employees of vendors, contractors and sub contractors. All assets of the insured company are covered under this policy, including property, cash, merchandise and bank accounts. Most policies allow up to a 60-day discovery period by which time the losses must be identified and reported, so as to make a valid insurance claim.
Cyber Liability Policy

Cyber Liability Policy

In today’s world wide web-driven world, cyber attacks are becoming increasingly common. A cyber attack paralyzes your company’s computer and online systems, and since most data and financial operations are online these days, this is effectively a halt on your business till any demands of the hackers are met. A Cyber Liability Policy covers losses caused by any cyber attack on your facility, including expenses towards legal fees and other related expenses.
Employee Compensation Policy

Employee Compensation Policy

The Employee Compensation Act, 1923, provides for the payment of compensation by the employer to employees (or dependents in case of fatal accidents) if they are injured by accidents that occur during the course of their work. The Employee Compensation Policy is designed for companies to insure themselves against unexpected costs arising out of such sudden events that result in injuries or fatalities at the workplace. All companies, contractors and agencies that employ workmen exposed to possible hazards will benefit by this policy.
Trade Credit Policy

Trade Credit Policy

A Trade Credit Insurance Policy helps the insured company to protect in full or at least in part the sums of moneys due from customers against bills raised but unpaid due to the customer’s subsequent inability to honour the bill due to whatever reason: plain default, insolvency or bankruptcy. The premium paid is based on the turnover insured for and the percentage of the same agreed upon as compensation in case of non-receipt of payment. By doing so, at least some part of all unpaid bills are paid for by the insurance company.
Jewellers Block Policy

Jewellers Block Policy

As the name suggests, the Jewellers Block Policy is an insurance policy that is tailored specifically for the use of jewellery shops, showrooms and factories, including gold, silver, platinum and diamond jewellery, and all segments of business that are involved in the industry, such as designers, manufacturers, distributors, and retail sellers. The policy covers losses to jewellery and cash within such premises, and can also additionally cover assets in transit and personnel at work.

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