{"id":22361,"date":"2022-09-01T08:22:31","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T15:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getakko.com\/?p=22361"},"modified":"2023-11-14T15:00:22","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T23:00:22","slug":"corporate-device-coverage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.getakko.com\/corporate-device-coverage\/","title":{"rendered":"A Definitive Guide on Corporate Device Coverage Policy for Employees Working From Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Remote working has been on the rise in recent years, and it is expected to become more popular in 2023. Currently, <\/span>16% of organizations<\/span><\/a> are 100% remote. Many people prefer working from home with the claim that they are more productive. While companies were previously against this thought, they now embrace it as it is the easiest way to reduce operational costs and increase productivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Well, working from home is fun till your device fails. Maybe your naughty son saw it fit to throw your phone or computer and now you cannot attend that important meeting in the morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The question is: Does your corporate device coverage policy allow employees working from home to be insured? It’s important to understand what constitutes personal property under your policy if you have one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, let’s find out all that entails corporate device coverage policy<\/a> for remote working employees.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Corporate Device Insurance?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Corporate device insurance is a type of insurance that employers provide to cover any devices owned by employees. It includes laptops<\/a>, computers<\/a>, gaming consoles<\/a>, cameras<\/a>, camcorders, MP3 players, GPS units, <\/span>smartphones<\/a> and tablets<\/a><\/span>, and many others. If these items are lost, the policyholder will receive compensation for their loss.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are an employer with a corporate device policy in place, you will probably want to ensure that it covers employees working from home. If not, you may expose your company to legal liability for the loss or damage of personal property.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do All Companies Offer Corporate Device Coverage to All Staff?<\/b><\/h3>\n

As a business owner, you’re probably very concerned about your employees’ privacy and security. But you also need to worry about the safety of your devices.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, if you work from home, you can expect to be covered under your employer’s corporate device policy. However, some employers offer coverage for employees who work at home, but some don’t.<\/span><\/p>\n

Different coverage plans are crucial for repair and replacement. Contact your employer if the company you work for doesn’t offer a corporate device policy. Ask them if they have electronic device insurance when you’re working from home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chances are they might not have any cover for your device. Well, you can question\u2014were they not informed about the policy? Are there any other ways that they could accommodate your needs?<\/span><\/p>\n

Maybe they never thought of <\/span>phone protection plans<\/span><\/a>, and that is okay. Try working out a plan with them to make your remote working flexible with no hiccups.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits of Device Insurance<\/b><\/h3>\n

While remote working is exciting, you need <\/span>insurance coverage<\/span><\/a>. Below are more benefits of corporate device coverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n