Food Industry Insurance

Business Interruption Insurance for the Food & Beverage Industry

By Insurance News Editor / September 26, 2022 /

The food and beverage industry has seen a steady increase in losses due to natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes. It’s a problem that’s not going away. Over the next decade, climate change is expected to cause a $2 trillion reduction in workplace output and productivity. Natural disasters can cause significant disruptions to businesses’ operations,…

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Top Disrupters of the Global Food Chain

By Insurance News Editor / September 26, 2022 /

The food and beverage industry has undergone significant changes over the last few decades. From the rise of e-commerce to the growing popularity of plant-based foods, consumers are looking for new, healthier options with faster delivery. Yet, the food system continues to face challenges from climate change, land degradation, water scarcity, and other environmental issues.…

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3 Critical Challenges Facing Global Supply Chains

By Insurance News Editor / August 4, 2022 /

The global supply chain has been under stress as the high demand for product delivery has only increased over the last few years. Furthermore, as businesses import more products into the USA, supply chains and cargo ships have struggled to keep up and make timely deliveries. While COVID-19 certainly changed the supply industry, there are…

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A Food Distributing truck is loaded with goods covered by Marine Cargo Insurance

The Impact of the ELD Mandate on the Food & Beverage Industry

By Insurance News Editor / July 21, 2022 /

Food and beverage businesses always look for ways to improve efficiency and cut costs. The ELD mandate was no exception. While the mandate presents challenges for some industries, the food and beverage industry can benefit from it in several ways. In this post, we’ll explore how the ELD mandate can help your business run more…

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Common Questions about Import & Export Insurance

By Insurance News Editor / July 5, 2022 /

When you’re considering importing or exporting goods, it’s important to factor in the potential risks involved in the process. One of the most important steps in protecting your business against those risks is purchasing import and export insurance. But what does that insurance cover, and how can you be sure you’re getting the best protection…

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The Cost of Food Recalls: 2022

By Insurance News Editor / June 20, 2022 /

Food recalls are a risk for food companies. Not only do damaged goods pose a health risk to the public, but the cost of food recalls can be astronomical. Businesses that are unprepared to deal with food recalls can quickly be overtaken by the process. Therefore, it is important to understand the cost of food…

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What You Need to Know about Marine Cargo Insurance

By Insurance News Editor / June 2, 2022 /

As a business owner, you’re always looking for ways to minimize your costs and protect your interests. When you’re shipping goods over water, marine cargo insurance is one way to do both. Here’s what you should know about this type of insurance. What is marine cargo insurance? Cargo insurance protects your goods in the event…

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What are the four types of marine insurance?

By Insurance News Editor / May 12, 2022 /

All insurance is designed to help you or your business manage risks in the event of accidents or damages. Marine insurance is designed to help manage the risks involved with the travel of goods from one destination to another.  Despite what the name implies, marine insurance covers all modes of transportation of goods. However, it…

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What are the benefits of trade credit insurance?

By Insurance News Editor / May 2, 2022 /

Running a business is difficult. Learning to protect yourself from liabilities and potential losses is one of the most difficult parts of running a company. However, it doesn’t have to be as complicated as people think! One of the best ways to protect yourself from bad debts and unpaid invoices is to get trade credit…

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Who pays for a product recall?

By Insurance News Editor / April 20, 2022 /

Product recalls are financial and PR nightmares for businesses. Potentially costing billions of dollars, product recalls can be one of the biggest financial losses a company faces. But who pays for a product recall? Many parties are involved, such as the company, insurance, 3rd party distribution, etc. Here’s what you need to know about the…

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