Insurance for Manufacturers

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Industry overview

From increased globalization and supply chain vulnerabilities to more frequent and severe cyber threats and natural catastrophes, protecting your manufacturing business is more complex than ever. At Chubb, we have expertise in a wide range of manufacturing areas, from technology and aviation to defense and medical devices.
What is Manufacturing insurance?

Manufacturing insurance provides a suite of insurance solutions designed to address the diverse exposures facing manufacturers, supporting both advanced and traditional operations as they embrace evolving technology and productivity gains.

What coverage does Chubb provide?

Chubb offers coverage that spans Primary Casualty, Property, Umbrella, Accident & Health, Cyber, Environmental, Financial Lines, Multinational, Product Recall and E&O, with solutions tailored for both advanced and traditional manufacturing operations.

Who is it for?

Chubb has appetite for manufacturing organizations involved in machinery, fabricated metal, auto parts, plastics, instruments, aviation, food, clothing, chemicals and sustainability products, as well as federal government contractors and publishers.

What services does Chubb provide?

Chubb offers dedicated underwriting, expert claims handling, and advanced risk management services such as business continuity planning, supply chain disruption management, and infrared thermography analysis, all tailored to the needs of manufacturers.

Use case example

A components and parts supplier for military aircraft chose Chubb for its admitted Aircraft Products Liability coverage and deep expertise in federal government contractor exposures, benefiting from dedicated risk consulting and underwriting.

Who we serve

Products & Services

From increased globalization and supply chain vulnerabilities to more frequent and severe cyber threats and natural catastrophes, protecting your manufacturing business is more complex than ever. At Chubb, we have expertise in a wide range of manufacturing areas, from technology and aviation to defense and medical devices. 

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.
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.
Product recall insurance
A recall event can be debilitating to a company’s balance sheet; product recall coverage can reimburse you for expenses and other financial losses that are typically excluded on a general liability policy.
Workers' compensation insurance
Companies of all sizes can get customized coverage with features like proactive managed care to speed return-to-work timeframes, fraud detection and prevention, and litigation and recovery management.
Cyber insurance
Our cyber enterprise risk management insurance covers business interruption loss due ot network failure or attack, as well as investigation costs, legal costs, and other expenses.
Errors & omissions (E&O) insurance
In an increasingly litigious society, it’s critical to have insurance protection against liabilities impacting professionals, the services they provide, and their company’s financial reputation.

Surety Bonds for Manufacturing Companies

From equipment machinery to the auto industry, many types of manufacturers are often required to secure surety bonds. Chubb has the specialized expertise to meet the surety bond needs of both public entities and privately held organizations.

Commercial package insurance

In addition to coverage for large, multinational companies, Chubb covers small and midsize businesses with three package policy options — Business Owners Policy (BOP), Benchmarq, and Customarq. Each combines property, business income, and general liability insurance, and can be tailored for your specific exposures.
Business owners policy (BOP)

Protect your small business with this customizable insurance package policy. It offers a combination of property, business income, crime, employment practices liability, cyber, and general liability coverages, as well as the ability to add supporting insurance solutions specifically tailored to your small business needs.

Benchmarq

Designed to be scalable for small to midsize businesses, Benchmarq is a flexible, customizable package including property, business income, and general liability insurance. Featuring enhanced base coverages that are broader than the industry standard, Benchmarq makes it easy to add protections as your business grows or risks evolve.

Customarq

Our proprietary package product offers midsize businesses property, business income, and general liability insurance with a wealth of options to suit your needs. Customarq’s modular approach provides unmatched flexibility to protect against global exposures and industry-specific perils, and to quickly respond to emerging and evolving risks.

Research

Middle Market Indicator

Chubb partners with the National Center for the Middle Market (NCMM) to support the Middle Market Indicator (MMI), a semiannual research survey launched in 2012. The insights gained through this partnership plant the seeds of new ways Chubb can support and protect middle market businesses in a rapidly changing world. The MMI polls 1000 executives (CEOs, CFOs and other financial decision makers) from middle market companies with $10 million to $1 billion in annual revenue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Advanced Manufacturing utilizes cutting-edge technologies and automation to improve efficiency, flexibility, and product quality, enabling customization and rapid adaptation to market demands. Traditional Manufacturing relies on conventional methods and manual labor with limited technology integration, resulting in standardized processes.

In our experience, top perils include fire, extreme weather, and water damage related to plumbing infrastructure. Our middle market survey continues to show that a third or more manufacturers are not fully prepared to respond to disruptions from these basic exposures, so prevention and planning are key. Our Chubb risk engineers work with clients to assess and mitigate exposures in a variety of ways, including business continuity planning for catastrophes such as extreme weather events, a scheduled inspection and maintenance program for fire protection equipment, and more.

Chubb has many differentiating advantages — including the ease of doing business with one underwriting contact, our years of expertise in the manufacturing sector, and our committed, holistic approach — tailoring products and services to your company’s unique needs.

 

Importantly, our clients find that Chubb is a truly global insurer, able to provide consistent coverage and services around the world, either for individual coverages, or for property, business income, and liability coverages within a package policy. For example, with our Customarq package’s global extension, Chubb can insure domestic and foreign exposures in one policy, including protection against differences in conditions/differences in limits contained in policies issued in a foreign country.

According to FEMA, about 25 percent of businesses do not reopen after a natural disaster, including flooding. How do you ensure your own company recovers quickly? Aside from the extent of damage, the most important factor determining recovery time is whether your company has a thorough business continuity plan. This is because well-prepared companies are better able to continue operations for the duration of their recovery with appropriate business income coverage.

 

Chubb’s risk engineering team offers expertise in developing and improving business continuity plans, which include contingencies such as having a backup temporary facility, activating alternate suppliers, or redirecting employees to other locations. Developed in close consultation with a business owner or key manager who has in-depth knowledge of the company’s needs, strategy, and operations, an effective continuity plan helps your business get up and running quickly after a disaster. 

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