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The Cost of Being Under-Insured: Lessons from Dubai Business Owners
February 3, 2026
1:42 PM
“It won’t happen to me.” This is a phrase we hear too often. Some owners try to save money by picking the lowest possible coverage limits for their business insurance dubai. They think they are being smart. But “under-insurance” is a trap that can ruin a company in a single day.
The Story of the “Small” Claim
We once spoke to a shop owner who had a 20,000 AED limit for his stock. He actually had 100,000 AED worth of goods. When a leak ruined half his stock (50,000 AED), he thought he would get the full 20,000 AED. But because he was “under-insured,” the insurance company applied the “Rule of Average.” They only paid him a small fraction of his claim. He lost his business because he tried to save 500 AED on his premium.
Why “Cheap” is Often Expensive
At CoverB, we help you find the balance. We don’t want you to over-pay, but we will never let you be under-protected. A proper sme package insurance policy is an investment in your survival. In the competitive world of Dubai, you cannot afford to lose your capital. Being under-insured is like wearing a life jacket that is too small—it looks okay until you are actually in the water.