Commercial Insurance

One Policy. Every Risk.
Built for SMEs

A single blanket policy that covers all major commercial risks facing small and medium businesses — fire, burglary, liability, money, and more — under one premium, with no coverage gaps.

All-in-OneSingle Blanket Policy
Fire + Burglary + LiabilityCombined Cover
NAICOMLIC 040
SME Small & Medium Business
Protected 6 Covers in 1 Policy
What's Covered

Six Covers. One Blanket Policy.

The SME Blanket policy bundles every major commercial risk into a single, affordable annual premium — no juggling multiple policies, no coverage gaps.

Fire & Building Damage

Covers fire and allied perils including lightning, explosion, and impact damage on your business premises, stock, and contents.

Burglary & Theft

Protects against loss or damage to property resulting from forcible or violent entry to your business premises by persons unknown.

Employers Liability

Covers your legal liability for bodily injury sustained by an employee during the course of their employment at your premises.

Public Liability

Indemnifies you against claims from third parties for accidental bodily injury or property damage occurring at or around your business premises.

Money Cover

Covers loss of cash, cheques, and other negotiable instruments both in transit and on your premises, including money in a safe overnight.

Glass & Signs

Covers accidental breakage of plate glass windows, shop-fronts, and fixed signage — ensuring your business appearance is always restored.

Who It's For

Any SME with a Physical Premises

The SME Blanket policy is designed for any small or medium-sized enterprise operating from a fixed location in Nigeria. If you serve customers, hold stock, employ staff, or handle cash — you need this cover.

Whether you run a single outlet or a small chain, a single annual premium locks in comprehensive protection across all major commercial risk categories.

  • Retail Shops & SupermarketsGeneral merchandise, groceries, pharmacies, and boutiques with customer-facing premises.
  • Restaurants & Food OutletsEateries, fast food shops, bakeries, cafés, and catering businesses with a fixed kitchen or dining area.
  • Offices & Professional ServicesLaw firms, accountants, consultancies, travel agencies, and other professional service businesses.
  • Warehouses & DistributorsStorage and distribution centres holding stock, equipment, or goods on behalf of others.
  • Schools, Clinics & NGOsEducational institutions, private clinics, dental practices, and registered non-profit organisations.

Policy Quick Facts

Minimum Staff1 or more employees
Cover Types6 combined sections
DurationAnnual (renewable)
RegulatorNAICOM — LIC 040
PremisesNigeria-wide
Claims24-hour notification required
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Key Benefits

Why Choose SME Blanket?

One policy, one renewal date, one insurer. The SME Blanket is engineered to give growing Nigerian businesses complete peace of mind at every stage.

Single Premium

Pay once for all six covers under one consolidated annual premium. No separate policies to track, no overlapping renewal dates to miss.

Flexible Limits

Customise the sum insured for each cover section — fire, burglary, money, and glass — to match the exact value of your assets and risk exposure.

No Coverage Gaps

Bundled cover eliminates the dangerous gaps that occur when separate policies have different exclusions, sub-limits, and definitions.

Premium Rates

Insurable Risks, Cover Limits & Annual Premiums

Choose the plan that matches your SME's turnover. All four tiers include the same six bundled covers — limits and premiums scale with your business size.

Basic  ₦1M–₦9.99M Standard  ₦10M–₦19.99M Premium  ₦20M–₦49.99M Supreme  Above ₦50M
Basic
₦1M–₦9.99M
Standard
₦10M–₦49.99M
Premium
₦50M–₦149.99M
Elite
₦150M+
Building (Fire / Burglary)
BasicLimit of ₦5M
StandardLimit of ₦10M
PremiumLimit of ₦20M
EliteLimit of ₦50M
Stock in Trade (Burglary)
BasicLimit of ₦2M
StandardLimit of ₦5M
PremiumLimit of ₦10M
EliteLimit of ₦25M
Employers Liability
Basic₦1M / employee
Standard₦2M / employee
Premium₦5M / employee
Elite₦10M / employee
Public Liability
Basic₦2M aggregate
Standard₦5M aggregate
Premium₦10M aggregate
Elite₦20M aggregate
Money (On Premises)
Basic₦500K
Standard₦1M
Premium₦2M
Elite₦5M

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SME Insurable Risks & Product Levels
Basic
₦1M – ₦9.99M
Standard
₦10M – ₦19.99M
Premium
₦20M – ₦49.99M
Supreme
Above ₦50M
Insurable Risks
Building (Fire / Burglary) Limit of ₦5M Limit of ₦10M Limit of ₦20M Limit of ₦50M
Contents Limit of ₦1M Limit of ₦2M Limit of ₦3M Limit of ₦5M
Public Liability Limit of ₦5M Limit of ₦10M Limit of ₦15M Limit of ₦25M
Group Personal Accident Limit of ₦5M Limit of ₦10M Limit of ₦15M Limit of ₦25M
Local Travels Personal Accident ₦20,000.00 ₦30,000.00 ₦40,000.00 ₦50,000.00
Excess on Building / Content Claim ₦20,000.00 ₦30,000.00 ₦40,000.00 ₦50,000.00
Total Annual Premium
₦60,000.00
Basic
₦120,000.00
Standard
₦200,000.00
Premium
₦440,000.00
Supreme

Premiums are indicative and subject to final underwriting review. Contact a Prestige broker for a tailored quotation.

Exclusions

What Is Not Covered

The following circumstances are generally excluded from SME Blanket cover. Always review your full policy document for the complete list.

01
Wilful Damage

Loss or damage deliberately caused by the insured, their employees, or any person acting with the insured's knowledge or consent.

02
War & Civil Unrest

Loss, damage, or liability directly or indirectly attributable to war, invasion, rebellion, revolution, military coup, or civil commotion.

03
Nuclear & Radiation Risks

Any loss, destruction, or liability arising from nuclear reaction, nuclear radiation, or radioactive contamination of any nature.

04
Pre-existing Structural Defects

Damage attributable to inherent defects, poor workmanship, or structural deficiencies existing in the building prior to policy inception.

05
Gradual Deterioration

Wear and tear, gradual deterioration, rust, corrosion, vermin, or any process of cleaning or repairing that causes damage over time.

06
Unlicensed Operations

Any liability or loss arising from business activities not disclosed at proposal stage or carried out without a valid regulatory licence.

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