Insurance for Food

From the field to the table, when you are in the food industry, insurance is one key ingredient that cannot be overlooked. Food manufacturing companies face a unique and complex set of risks with high competition, low margins, numerous regulations, and consumers who are ever more aware of food safety issues and concerned about the environment. Chubb understands the industry and is well positioned to proactively help food companies navigate and thrive in this challenging environment.
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Chubb's food insurance industry practice offers protection to companies of all sizes

Recent Claims Scenarios

Chubb helps resolve trucker's injury claim

A third-party trucker was at an insured fruit canning facility picking up a load. He was trying to tie down his cargo while the forklift drivers were still loading. While securing, the conveyor bumped into the platform, knocking it over and onto the driver causing injuries. The driver submitted a demand for damages.

 

Chubb provided a defense for the insured and helped to successfully resolve the claim.

Chubb settles parmesan cheese spoilage claim

An insured manufactured packets of parmesan cheese that went into salad kits. A metal burr on the slide of the sealing equipment perforated some packets causing the cheese to spoil. The packets, which then contained mold, were shipped to the insured’s customer.

 

Chubb responded to the incident and settled the claim.

Resources

Insights & expertise

We keep you informed – and your business protected – with these helpful articles.
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10 most common sources of commercial water damage
Water damage can wreak havoc on your building and your business. Learn what the top 10 sources of indoor commercial water threats are.
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4 sources of plastic fires in medical product manufacturing
Flammable plastics are a significant risk for manufacturers of medical products. Identifying key risks and taking preventive action can help limit losses.
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How to reduce the risks of wildfires to your business
Best practice prevention tips to increase the chance of your facility surviving a wildfire
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Business continuity planning for Life Sciences
Organizations in the life science arena are uniquely susceptible to loss due to sensitive business and physical infrastructure. Invest time in your business continuity plan now to preserve your organization and maintain regulatory commitments when disaster strikes.
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5 tips for an ergonomic workspace
When you think about calling in sick to work, typically a cold or the flu may come to mind. But the fastest-growing category of workplace injury—and a major cause of time off work—is something called a Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD).
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Preparing your long-term care facility for emergencies
A comprehensive, up-to-date plan can help mitigate the impact of disasters and infectious diseases.
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Fire prevention for businesses
Property fires are a constant threat for businesses and can cause severe business disruption.
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5 steps for preventing construction falls
Construction worker fatalities are rising—here’s how to reduce the incidence of on-site accidents.

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