Swine Flu – Are You Covered?

With the instances of H1N1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Influenza) increasing by the day, business management are advised to prepare continuity plans to deal with the possible impact on their business and to ensure sustainability. The disease has the potential to affect the largest of organisations down to the sole trader. There is the potential for serious losses in productivity if staff and business operations are exposed to the illness.

In addition to taking the necessary precautions with staff and clients to reduce the spread of illness within the business, management should consider its insurance coverage. It is likely that a pandemic will arise sooner or later, so it is prudent as part of your risk management to ensure that your business is covered from the potential consequences.