Frequently Asked Questions
What does cane and bamboo merchants insurance usually cover?
It can include warehouse premises, contents, cane stock, bamboo stock, racking, packing equipment, public liability, employers' liability, product liability, goods in transit and business interruption cover depending on the operation.
Is cane and bamboo wholesale insurance different from basketware wholesale insurance?
There can be overlap, but this page is focused on cane, bamboo, rattan, natural-fibre stock, imported materials, bulky storage, damp exposure and merchant or wholesale supply chains.
Do cane and bamboo wholesalers need product liability insurance?
Product liability is often important where goods are imported, own-branded, repacked, relabelled, bundled, supplied for furniture or homeware use, or sold through marketplaces.
Can damp or mould damage be covered?
Cover depends on policy wording and the cause of damage. Insurers usually want details of storage, ventilation, damp controls, stock rotation and claims history.
Can goods in transit be included?
Goods in transit can usually be reviewed for cane, bamboo and natural-fibre stock moved by own vehicles, couriers, parcel carriers, pallet networks or customer collection arrangements.
What information helps insurers quote?
Insurers usually need stock values, product categories, import activity, premises security, fire protections, damp controls, delivery methods, customer types, turnover and claims history.