Crime: Employee Dishonesty

Written By Jovelyn Avila (Administrator)

Updated at July 27th, 2024

Employee Dishonesty Coverage is an essential part of your business insurance portfolio, specifically designed to protect your business from financial losses due to fraudulent or dishonest acts committed by your employees. This type of coverage is crucial for small business owners in the home service industry, where employees often have access to clients' properties and assets.

Let's consider a scenario. You own a fencing contractor business. One of your trusted employees, who handles client payments, starts embezzling money by altering invoices and pocketing the difference. Over time, this dishonesty leads to significant financial losses for your company. With Employee Dishonesty Coverage, your insurance would step in to cover these losses, ensuring that your business remains financially secure despite the internal fraud.

Employee Dishonesty Coverage is vital for:

  • Protecting your business from financial losses due to employee theft or fraud.
  • Maintaining the integrity and financial stability of your business in the face of internal criminal activities.
  • Providing peace of mind and security in knowing that your business assets are safeguarded against dishonest acts by employees.