Ensure the integrity of your food and beverage products with our comprehensive insurance solutions, designed to mitigate the impact of natural, man-made, and anticipated risks.

CARGO & LOGISTICS

Food and Beverage Cargo Insurance

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The recipe for risk management

Ensure the integrity of your food and beverage products with our comprehensive insurance solutions, designed to mitigate the impacts of natural, man-made, and anticipated risks. Whether you're sourcing ingredients, processing goods, or distributing products, we recognise that the success of your business relies on the quality, safety, and consistency of your products.

However, unexpected events — such as contamination, spoilage, or equipment failure — can compromise your operations and threaten your business. That’s why our experienced team is dedicated to helping you navigate the complexities of risk management and develop a customised insurance strategy to safeguard your products, equipment, and operations.

Typical industry coverage

  • Continuous cover throughout the supply chain, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution process

  • Local insurance policies with comprehensive regulatory compliance

  • Comprehensive brands and label coverage

  • FDA (or equivalent) rejection coverage

  • Trade and voyage disruption

The demand for protein will grow at a pace twice as fast as the global population, making it a crucial area of focus for the future.

Food for thought

As a food and beverage producer, processor, or distributor, you understand the importance of safeguarding your products, ingredients, and equipment from contamination, spoilage, and other unexpected events that can impact your business’s reputation and bottom line. It's crucial to partner with an expert who deeply understands the food and beverage industry's complex regulations, quality control measures, and logistical challenges.

Food & beverage cargo contacts

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Maxim De Prins

Senior Vice President - Marine Cargo – Pharma, Food & Beverage | London
maxim.deprins@lockton.com
+44 207 933 1659

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Michael Marcou

Senior Vice President - Marine Cargo - HiTech & Automotive | London
michael.marcou@lockton.com
+44 207 933 1658

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Navigating the ever-changing landscape of cargo operations requires more than just knowledge; it requires finesse. That's why we create co-ordinated and bespoke programmes that ensure every pound spent on premiums translates into maximum coverage, giving you peace of mind. We're not just about securing the best insurance partners; we're about crafting a holistic risk strategy. Cutting through the jargon to help you anticipate loss, prevent it and recover swiftly when the unexpected happens. By working together with the specialist teams across Lockton, we deliver solutions tailored precisely to your needs.

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