Does a startup need D&O insurance? It depends on the structure — if you have external investors or a formal board, D&O is worth having early since director liability can arise even in a small company. If it's a founder-only setup with no outside investment, it's usually not urgent yet.
What insurance is mandatory when I hire my first employee? Workmen Compensation (Employee's Compensation) liability applies as soon as you have employees, particularly in any role with physical/site risk. Group health isn't legally mandatory but is commonly expected once you're hiring beyond founders.
We're bidding for a tender that asks for insurance proof — what do we need? This varies by tender, but commonly requested items are Workmen Compensation, Contractor All Risk (for project work), and sometimes public liability. Send us the tender's insurance clause and we'll confirm exactly what's needed.
Can we start with minimal cover and add more as the business grows? Yes — that's the right approach. We set up what's needed now and review again as you add employees, premises, or vehicles, rather than overselling a bundle you don't need yet.
We're an MSME registered a year ago with no insurance at all — is it too late to start? No. It's common for MSMEs to run a year or more before formalising insurance. We assess what you have today and set up cover matched to your current operations, not a backdated ideal.
Do you support startups and MSMEs outside Chennai city, across Tamil Nadu? Yes. We're based in Sholavaram (Chennai outskirts) and prioritise Chennai city and its outskirts, but we support new businesses and MSMEs across Tamil Nadu.