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Recalls and Public Health Alerts
The U.S. Department of Food & Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service protects the public’s health by ensuring the safety of meat, poultry and egg products. FSIS is part of a science-based national system to ensure food safety and food defense. FSIS ensures food safety through the authorities of the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection…
Read MoreDon’t let a costly product recall damage your business and your brand
According to the FDA, nearly 30 product recalls occur every week in the U.S. on average. Recalling, replacing or destroying a consumer product can incur substantial long-term reputational and financial costs for your business. Not only that, news of a product recall spreads like wildfire on social media, so having a product recall policy with…
Read MoreProduct Liability, Recall & Contamination Insurance
Product liability If your company designs, manufactures, distributes or sells a physical product—anything from toys to building supplies to macaroni and cheese—you’ll want to strongly consider purchasing product liability coverage. This coverage helps provide financial protection in the event that the use of your product results in property damage, personal injury or death. Product liability…
Read MoreProtecting Your Business Against Contingent Business Interruption and Supply Chain Disruption
In today’s global marketplace, more and more businesses rely on overseas suppliers. If your company’s operations depend on the timely delivery of raw materials, parts or finished products from distant locations, then your business could be hurt when these goods are delayed or fail to arrive altogether. Furthermore, a significant downturn in supply often results…
Read MoreBuilders Risk & Installation Floaters – The Basics
During the course of construction, Builders Risk policies cover buildings and other structures and personal property exposed to direct property loss. Damage can come from obvious perils such as fire wind, flood, etc. It can also come from faulty workmanship or design error. Your Builders Risk policy should include all fixtures, materials, machinery, and equipment…
Read MoreWhat Is Excluded Or Covered?
Excluded Property Property excluded under builders risk policies and installation floaters vary from one insurer to another. The following properties may be excluded: trees, shrubs, grass, plants, or land values; plans, drawings, designs, blueprints, or specifications; property in storage, unless it has been specifically assigned to the job site; machinery, tools, equipment, and property of…
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