Business Interruption Insurance for Clothing Shops

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Why Business Interruption Cover Is Critical for Clothing Shops

If your clothing shop is forced to close following an insured event such as fire, flood or major damage, the financial impact goes far beyond repairing the premises. Rent, wages, utilities, supplier commitments and lost sales can quickly threaten the survival of the business.

Business Interruption Insurance is designed to replace lost income and cover ongoing fixed costs while your shop recovers, helping you reopen without long-term financial damage.

What Is Business Interruption Insurance?

Business Interruption Insurance protects your clothing shop’s income if you are unable to trade normally following an insured event. It typically works alongside property or stock cover and only triggers after physical damage has occurred.

Policies can cover loss of turnover or gross profit, continuing expenses such as rent and wages, and additional costs incurred to reduce the length of disruption.


  • Loss of turnover or gross profit
  • Rent, rates and ongoing overheads
  • Wages and key staff retention
  • Additional costs to speed up reopening
  • Flexible indemnity periods

Common Business Interruption Scenarios

Clothing shops are particularly exposed to interruption losses during peak retail periods such as seasonal launches, sales events and holiday trading.


  • Fire or flood forcing temporary shop closure
  • Major stock loss preventing trading
  • Loss of seasonal sales windows
  • Delayed reopening due to repairs
  • Reduced footfall after reopening
  • Cashflow pressure during recovery

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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What triggers business interruption insurance?

Cover usually triggers following physical damage to your premises or stock caused by an insured event such as fire or flood.

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How long does business interruption cover last?

Cover lasts for the chosen indemnity period, commonly 12, 18 or 24 months, depending on how long it may take to fully recover.

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Does it cover online sales interruption?

It can, provided online sales are dependent on the insured premises or stock and this is reflected in the policy structure.

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Is business interruption included automatically?

No. Business interruption cover must be specifically selected and correctly set up alongside your property and stock insurance.

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How do I calculate the right level of cover?

Cover should be based on your projected turnover, gross profit and the time required to return to full trading after a loss.

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