Apr 2, 2018
Ashlin Hadden is the founder and CEO of the Ashlin Hadden Insurance Agency, an independently owned e-commerce and general liability insurance brokerage firm with relationships with the industry’s top insurance carriers. She has over 16 years of experience as an executive leader in the insurance, banking, and financial industries and is passionate about helping female entrepreneurs protect their assets and recognize potential risks.
Ashlin joins us today to share how she got started in the insurance industry, what inspired her to start her own brokerage agency, and why she decided to niche her services down to begin offering ecommerce insurance solutions to Amazon sellers. She explains why it’s critical for Amazon sellers to carry insurance regardless of the size of your business, the risks associated with not carrying insurance, and the importance of working with an insurance agent who understands the ecommerce and Amazon business industry.
“Your insurance agent has to know what you are doing in your Amazon business to protect you the right way.” - Ashlin Hadden
This week on The Amazon Files:
- Why she enjoys working with ecommerce sellers.
- The importance of carrying ecommerce insurance and how not carrying insurance can impact your business.
- The process of purchasing ecommerce insurance.
- Factors considered when building your insurance policy.
- How your insurance policy grows with your business.
- Amazon’s Terms and Conditions regarding sellers carrying insurance.
- The difference between liability coverage and insuring product inventory.
- When Amazon is responsible for insuring your inventory and when it’s your responsibility.
- Insuring inventory while in transit.
- The importance of working with an insurance agent who understands your Amazon business.
- Risks associated with private label selling.
- Risks associated with being underinsured.
- How to estimate the insurance policy amount your business needs.
- How she serves the Amazon community and what sets her apart from other insurance brokers.
Key Takeaways:
- Even if you think your products won’t cause harm to your customers, you can still be listed in a lawsuit.
- Business property and inventory is not covered by your homeowner’s insurance.
- Find an insurance agent who understands how ecommerce business works.
Connect with Ashlin Hadden:
- Ecom Insurance Quotes
- E-Commerce Solutions Facebook Page
- Ashlin Hadden on Facebook
- Email: Ashlin@AshlinHaddenInsurance.com
- Tell Me I Can’t: How I Became a Fearless Mommypreneur book (coming soon!)
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