Craft Brewery & Distillery Insurance
Crafter’sChoice is an exclusive insurance program, created by CapriCMW Insurance, in partnership with Northbridge Insurance, to meet the unique needs of craft brewers and distillers in BC, and provide comprehensive and flexible policies.
In addition to coverages found in typical Commercial Insurance policies, Crafter’sChoice includes these additional coverages:
Spoilage
Coverage for spoilage due to refrigeration breakdown while in transit or in storage, for up to 180 days, including connections and pipes.
Contamination and infestation
Coverage for loss of product due to alteration (e.g. malicious tampering), or if product is determined unfit for consumption by a regulatory body.
Public relations expense
Coverage for expenses incurred (e.g. advertising and public relations consultants) resulting from a negative incident.
Business interruption
Coverage for loss of profits due to disruption of premises utilities (e.g. heat, power, gas, water, or communications supply).
Brewmaster and Key Personnel Replacement
Coverages for expenses resulting from the need to replace key personnel due to death or permanent disability.
Breach of Contract
Coverage for fines, damages or penalties associated with a Breach of Contract. Bad batch Coverage for loss of, or damage to product while being worked upon (by you).
Resources
Business Insurance
BC Proposes Building Code Changes to Allow 18-Storey Mass Timber Buildings
The provincial government has proposed changes to the British Columbia Building and Fire Codes (BC Codes 2024) that would expand the ways mass timber could be used in construction.
Business Insurance
Applications Open for BC's Securing Small Business Rebate Program
As of November 22, 2023, small businesses in BC can apply for a new provincial rebate to help them repair commercial property damage caused by vandalism or implement measures to prevent or minimize property damage from vandalism.
Employee Benefits
New Pay Disclosure Requirements Now in Effect for BC Employers
As of November 1, 2023, employers are required to include wage or salary ranges in job postings open to BC residents.
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