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Commercial insurance

Self-storage facilities

Separate protection for your operation from protection for customers’ stored goods.

Who we can help

A closer look at your exposure.

Self-storage owners and operators, including indoor units, outdoor storage and mixed-use storage locations.

Fire, water entry, security failures and business interruption can affect many units at once. Customers’ goods and the operator’s legal responsibility need particular care in contracts and insurance.

What to discuss with your broker

Buildings & business property

Review site values, unit construction, gates, security equipment and office contents.

Rental income

Consider lost income and continuing expenses after insured damage to the facility.

Operator liability

Discuss public access, vehicle movement, goods in your care and storage-contract terms.

Customer goods arrangements

Clarify whether tenants must arrange their own coverage or whether a separate program is available.

These are areas to consider, not a promise of coverage. Options, exclusions, limits and availability depend on the insurer and your circumstances.

Have a useful first conversation.

If available, have the following information ready. Your broker will tell you what is needed for a formal submission.

  • Site locations, unit count, occupancy and annual rental revenue
  • Construction, fire protection, drainage and security controls
  • Storage agreements and permitted or prohibited goods
  • Outdoor vehicle storage details and claims history

A question worth asking

Are customers’ belongings covered by the facility policy?

Not automatically. The operator’s property insurance, its legal liability and a customer’s contents insurance can respond differently. The storage agreement should clearly explain the arrangement.

Make the next step an informed one.

Bring your questions. We’ll bring a practical insurance perspective.

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