Insurance Deductibles

Tom WallaceGeneral, Liability Insurance, Product Liability, Product Recall, Property Insurance

insurance deductibles

Types of Insurance Deductibles Insurance deductibles all serve one function, the insured shares in a portion of a covered loss. Deductibles help weed out small claims and force an insured to have some “skin in the game”. Most insurance buyers think of deductibles in property insurance. We are all used to having a deducible for home or car insurance. A … Read More

Dependent Property Insurance

Tom WallaceProperty Insurance, Risk Management

Who do you depend on? Production of a food or beverage product is labor intensive. It takes time regardless of who is manufacturing the product. Production modes vary by company. Maybe you own your facility and equipment. Renting commercial kitchens has long been popular. Many cities now have incubator kitchens that offer many services beyond just equipment and storage. However, … Read More

Insuring Property for New Companies

Tom WallaceCommercial Coverage, Property Insurance

The Problem When a new specialty food or specialty beverage entrepreneur calls about insurance the conversation is usually about liability insurance because a certificate of liability insurance is the priority. Seems like insuring inventory and other property is not a consideration. Budget is a concern for sure. Amount to insure is a factor. Location of the property may be problematic. … Read More