MiWay Business Insurance

Introduction

Any business operating needs to invest in various resources to enhance business resilience. This could be anything from investing in cybersecurity to creating a strong governance framework. One of the most important pillars of business resilience is business insurance.

What is Business Insurance?

Business insurance (or commercial insurance) is a risk management tool that protects companies against financial losses caused by unforeseen events like theft, fire, accidents, and liability claims. It covers assets, legal liabilities, and operational interruptions, tailored to industries from retail to specialised services. Business insurance comes in many forms. You can get general business insurance, commercial property insurance, workers’ compensation, and cyber liability insurance, among many others.

Finding a comprehensive insurance provider is critical. An ideal insurance provider will have cover that leaves SME founders at ease, knowing the business is covered. One provider that can help SMEs with comprehensive business insurance is MiWay.

What is MiWay Business Insurance?

MiWay Business Insurance is a tailored, non-life insurance solution for South African businesses, covering assets like buildings, stock, vehicles, and liability. It protects against risks such as theft, fire, and business interruption.

What Does MiWay Offer SMEs?

MiWay Business Insurance offers tailored, flexible insurance solutions for SMEs, including cover for physical assets (buildings, stock, equipment), business interruption, liability (professional and general), and commercial vehicle insurance. They provide specialised options like theft, all-risk, and environmental liability cover, alongside MiBusiness Assist for operational support, helping small businesses manage risks and secure their income.

Main Features

Property and Contents Coverage: MiWay’s insurance protects against damage or theft of premises, stock, machinery, furniture, and tools.

Business Interruption Insurance: MiWay business insurance covers loss of income, rent, and salaries if an event stops operations.

Commercial Vehicle Insurance: MiWay protects vehicles, including fleets and trucks, from theft, hijacking, and accidents.

All Risk Cover: MiWay offers all risk cover to ensure items used outside the office or transported regularly are insured.

MiBusiness Assist:  A value-added service offering legal, tax, and administrative support. 

E-Hailing Insurance: MiWay’s e-hailing insurance protects the driver and passengers from theft, accidents and hijacking.

Pricing

The cost of your business insurance cover will depend on the type of cover that you choose. Here are four factors that affect the price; type of business, business size, number of employees, location and claim history. 

Pros and Cons

Pros

MiBusiness assist
Comprehensive vehicle coverage
Portable All-Risk cover

Cons

No clarity on cost or additional fees
Add-ons might make cover more costly
FAQs

You can file a claim online through your MiWay account, by calling their claims hotline, or by emailing their claims department. The specific contact details will be provided in your policy documents.

Yes, MiWay’s Goods-in-Transit cover protects your stock, tools or materials against theft, hijacking, accidental damage and more while they’re on the move – whether you’re using your own vehicles, couriers or subcontractors.

There’s no standard price because every business is different. MiWay gives you a quick, personalised quote based on your actual risks and needs.

Yes, in most cases you can contact MiWay to discuss modifying your coverage options during your policy period. There may be additional costs associated with adding coverage, and any removals might require a recalculation of your premium.

MiBusiness Assist is an extra business support service (available as a fixed-premium add-on). It helps SMEs with legal documents, labour advice, licence disc renewals, traffic fine support, tender notifications, marketing help and even medical emergency care – all designed to cut admin headaches and operational costs.

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