BIC

Bank Investment Contract

A bank-issued contract guaranteeing a specific portfolio a specific yield for a certain period of time. This contract usually has a maturity ranging from one to ten years. It is a low-risk, low-yield investment made mostly by corporations carrying 401(k) or profit-sharing plans. See also: Guaranteed Investment Contract.

Business Interruption Insurance

An insurance policy that provides coverage in case some event causes a business to relocate or temporarily close. For example, if an office floods and becomes unusable, business interruption insurance will replace the profits the company would have made during the time it is closed and also will cover its operating expenses. It is also called business income coverage.

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