What is shell insurance for small businesses?

Question

Im renting a space and the landlord mentioned a type of insurance that covers if the business fails or lease can not be maintained? said it was called shell insurance, shell incorporated insurance....any help will be greatly appreciated...thanks

Answer 1

You mean, to keep paying him, the rent?  

I am unaware that this is a real product.  I'd suggest you ask the landlord who sells this - I don't know that it really exists.