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Key questions that could save your beauty salon or barbershop clients

In the realm of beauty salons and barber shops, risks loom wide, threatening to derail various aspects of their business. By delving into the intricacies of their business you can better understand their specific risks and offer tailored insurance solutions to help ensure they are protected from unforeseen circumstances. 

Below are key questions to discuss with your Beauty Salon and Barbershop clients:

  1. What are the potential liabilities in your client’s salon?
    • Are preventative measures in place to ensure water/spills do not cause harm to your customers?
    • Are there security cameras?
    • What type of smoke detector/fire sprinklers are in place?
  2. What types of valuable equipment does your client have in the salon?
    • Hair Tools 
    • Hair Care Inventory/Products 
    • Equipment – chairs, sinks, computers etc.
  3. Does your client use chemicals or other products that could potentially harm a customer if not used properly?
    • Bleaching 
    • Hair Dyes 
    • Hair Spray
    • Straightening Treatments 
    • Perm Treatments 
    • Hair Product 
  4. Does your client have a professional liability policy place? Professional liability will help protect your client from potential claims that arise from errors or mistakes that cause issues or injuries to a customer following a service/treatment.

  5. What types of services are performed at your client’s salon?
    • Hair coloring, extensions, cuts/trimming, perms, blow outs 
    • Eyelash extensions
    • Massages
    • Waxing/sugaring 
    • Facials, microblading, microdermabrasion 
    • Permanent makeup and tattooing
    • Tanning 
    • Makeup application
    • Body piercings 
  6. Are your client’s personal injury risks outlined clearly in their policies? Does your client educate their customers on their policies before any service is performed?

  7. Is your client covered in the event of business interruption? 
    • Can they cover the income of their employees and their own salary if the salon has too temporarily close? 
    • Is the salon adequately protected from cyber threats/attacks. 
    • Do they have cyber prevention? 
  8. How many employees are at your client’s shop? 

  9. Do your employees rent their booths and carry their own insurance? 

  10. Where does your client perform services? 
    • Own or rented business space 
    • Home-based business
    • Off-premise   

In the fast-paced world of beauty salons, risks lurk around every corner. By asking these key questions you can provide tailored solutions, demonstrating your commitment to their well-being and build trust. 

Compare multiple quotes from multiple providers with Victor for Agents and choose the policy best suited for your beauty salon and barber shop clients. 

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