Frequently Asked Questions
What does soft drinks wholesale insurance usually cover?
It can include warehouse premises, contents, soft drinks stock, pallets, racking, forklifts, chillers, public liability, employers' liability, product liability, goods in transit and business interruption cover depending on the operation.
Do soft drinks wholesalers need product liability insurance?
Usually yes, especially where drinks are imported, own-branded, repacked, relabelled, bundled, supplied to retailers or distributed through hospitality and ecommerce channels.
Can leakage or broken bottles be covered?
Cover depends on policy wording and underwriting. Insurers usually want details of stock values, packaging, pallet storage, handling controls, glass-bottle exposure and prior leakage or breakage claims.
Can chilled soft drinks stock be insured?
Chilled or temperature-sensitive stock can often be reviewed, but insurers need details of refrigeration equipment, temperature controls, alarm procedures, stock values and backup plans.
Can soft drinks be covered in transit?
Goods in transit can usually be reviewed for soft drinks moved by own vehicles, refrigerated vehicles, couriers, pallet networks or customer collection arrangements.
What information helps insurers quote?
Insurers usually need stock values, drink types, packaging, chilled storage details, import activity, premises security, delivery methods, customer sectors, turnover and claims history.