What is included in business income?

Business income typically refers to the financial earnings lost due to the interruption or suspension of a business's operations following a covered loss. This includes both gross income as well as any expenses that continue despite the business being unable to operate normally.

Excess coverage, in this context, is relevant because it can be part of a broader insurance policy that compensates for the loss of income beyond typical policy limits during such an interruption. This additional layer provides more extensive financial protection, aligning with the idea of covering unexpected and potentially significant losses in revenue that could occur during a claim period.

In contrast, liability coverage pertains to protecting a business from claims resulting from injuries or damage to others; property coverage focuses on safeguarding the physical assets of the business; and automobile coverage is related to vehicles owned by the business, which does not directly pertain to lost business income. All these elements, while vital to a comprehensive insurance program, do not specifically define business income as it relates to the interruption of operations.