Frequently Asked Questions
What does china, glass, pottery and earthenware wholesale insurance usually cover?
It can include premises, contents, fragile stock, shelving, racking, packing materials, public liability, employers' liability, product liability, goods in transit and business interruption cover.
Can breakage of fragile wholesale stock be covered?
Potentially, subject to policy wording and underwriting. Insurers usually want details of stock values, packing methods, shelving, racking, handling controls, delivery methods and prior breakage claims.
Do fragile goods wholesalers need product liability insurance?
Usually yes, especially if china, glassware, pottery or earthenware is imported, branded, repacked, relabelled or supplied into retail, hospitality, ecommerce or food-contact use.
Does this cover ceramic or pottery manufacturing?
No. This page is for wholesale and distribution operations. Kilns, production, glazing, firing, glass processing or ceramic manufacturing should be reviewed separately.
Do china and glassware wholesalers need goods in transit cover?
Usually yes if they deliver fragile goods using own vehicles, couriers, pallet networks, specialist fragile carriers or customer drops.
What information helps insurers quote?
Insurers usually want stock values, product types, premises details, packing and handling controls, security, import activity, delivery methods, turnover, customer sectors and claims history.