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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Who we serve

Products & Services

Chubb's food insurance industry practice offers protection to companies of all sizes

Property insurance with equipment breakdown
Industry-specific coverage that can be purchased packaged or monoline for losses caused by equipment breakdowns, with a focus on getting your company back to business as soon as possible.
Product recall insurance
A recall event can be debilitating to a company's balance sheet; product recall covrage can reimburse you for expenses and other financial losses that are typically excluded on a general liability policy.
Multinational insurance
U.S.-based companies with global operations want their insurance programs to be consistent across their sites and operations. Chubb’s tailored multinational coverage can help smooth that process.
General liability insurance
Coverage can be purchased packaged or monoline and include a blend of traditional insurance and alternative risk financing mechanisms to help manage your company’s liability risk.
Environmental insurance
Protect your property investments and your bottom line with our broad-based coverage for environmental threats ranging from construction project pollution to storage tank issues to mold exposures.
Umbrella & excess casualty insurance
Our robust, feature-rich policies offer insurance protection over and above your underlying policy limits and coverage options for your organization’s unique exposures.

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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All business sizes
Tips for managing your business’s IoT risk
The expanding internet of things (IoT) means reliance on new technology for efficiencies and profits. But along with the technology comes new cyber security and other business risks. Here’s what you need to know about IoT and your business.
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All business sizes
5 steps for creating a business continuity plan
Risk managers advise that one of the best ways to make sure your business can reopen quickly – and stay successful – after a disaster is to develop a business continuity plan.
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All business sizes
How to protect your business from supply chain disruption
Managing supply chain risk from external vendors and suppliers.
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Risk Management
School’s in session: Understanding education related risks
Learn how to identify and mitigate the greatest risks facing educational institutions.
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Risk Management
How to keep that roof over your head
Keep your roof in top shape by preventing water leaks with regular inspections.
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Risk Management
Cold weather preparedness for your business
Follow these best practices to prepare for winter weather and help minimize its impact on your facilities.
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Catastrophes
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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Catastrophes
How to prepare your business for a hailstorm
Hailstorms are a global hazard and can cause major damage — learn how to prepare your business

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