While the brewery industry continues to grow, so do the risks associated with it. As a brewery, you may need or desire certain insurance coverages to address the unique needs that come with owning and operating a brewery.
If you fit into one of the following categories, you may want to consider speaking with an insurance agent to discuss your insurance options:
Just as each batch of your product is unique, so too are the costs associated with insuring a brewery. There are a variety of factors that go into how much you could pay for insurance. Some of these include, but are not limited to: what types of policies and coverage limits you choose; the types and amounts of products you make; where your business is located; whether you are open to the public; whether serving food is a part of your business plan; whether you have a tasting room and/or bar area where you serve alcohol to guests; and how many employees you have. At Cross Insurance we work with many different insurance carriers, from local companies based out of New England to nationally recognized names. To get a picture of what it could cost to insure your craft brewery, you can request a quote from us, or if you prefer to call someone to start the quoting process, you can find a list of phone numbers to all of our offices here.
As a brewery, there are many factors and situations you must take into consideration when deciding what insurance coverages you may need. There are a few basic coverages every business should consider, but when your business and the industry that it is in is as unique as the beer business, it can be helpful to speak with a licensed insurance producer to discuss your options. Some types of insurance you may want to consider include, but are not limited to, the following.
Whether you own the building your business operates in, lease your space, or have turned your home into your business, commercial property insurance can be a smart investment. The following are some of the assets commercial property can help insure:
When your business is centered on creating and selling alcohol, particularly if you have a taproom or ir you otherwise permit guests or patrons to sample your product at your brewery, having liquor liability coverage is something you ought to seriously consider. Liquor liability coverage can help provide your brewery with coverage for claims of bodily injury or property damage for which it may become liable as a result of serving alcohol to an intoxicated customer. This type of policy may cover settlements, legal costs, and medical expenses. Having general and umbrella liability insurance is also a typically a very good idea.
A brewery consists of many moving parts – from the multi-step creation process, to packaging, and the serving and distribution of your product, in many instances this takes more than one individual. Whether you’re a brewery that has multiple employees, a workforce of you and just one other employee, or hundreds, having workers’ comp to help protect those employees may be legally required. Worker’s Comp can help cover medical bills for employees who are injured or become ill because of work related events. It can also help cover a portion of lost wages.
As a brewery, one of the worst fears for your business is product contamination or spoilage. With product recall coverage, you can help reduce the costs of taking your product off customers’ shelves due to an unforeseen contamination or packaging error. Some of the costs that recall insurance can help reduce the costs of are:
Product liability coverage may also be available to help cover costs associated with customers who are injured as a result of ingesting a defective product.
Like many breweries, you will want to get your brand and your beer distributed far and wide. Doing so by delivering your beer by the means of commercial vehicles requires coverage. Operating vehicles in connection with your brewery requires commercial auto coverage. Cross provides coverage for many types of vehicles used for commercial purposes.
As businesses become increasingly reliant on technology, possible data breaches are becoming more common. A data breach can do more than just damage your computer system- it can also result in fines and legal fees. Business owners should have plans in place for dealing with a cyber-attack and consider talking to your local insurance agent about cyber insurance if:
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