Business-income worksheet and period of restoration
Review this carefully when evaluating the insurance program and preparing a submission.
Business Income & Supply-Chain Insurance for Distributors
A distributor can lose revenue without its own building burning down. A key supplier, port, warehouse, customer or utility interruption can create a serious income problem.
Serving Utah and all 50 states. Wholesalers, distributors and logistics companies along the Wasatch Front and beyond, from Cache Valley to Washington County, can work with a local advisor who also writes coverage in all 50 states. We look at how your locations, people, property and contracts actually affect the coverage you need. Send us your renewal date and we'll start the conversation early.
What to Think About
The policy should match how the business actually operates.
Coverage needs depend on the products, contracts, property values, transportation arrangements and services involved. These are some of the issues worth reviewing.
Direct shutdownProperty damage at your own location can stop shipping and receiving.
Key suppliersA critical supplier loss can leave you with nothing to distribute.
Key customersDamage at a major customer can reduce demand and revenue.
Extra expenseTemporary space, expedited freight and alternative suppliers can be expensive ways to keep operating.
Submission Checklist
Information that helps tell the story to underwriters.
Better information can help carriers understand the risk instead of making assumptions from a class code alone.
Critical suppliers and single-source products
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Critical customers and concentration
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Contingency plans and alternative locations
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Related Distribution Topics
One exposure rarely stands alone.
Property, products, transit, customer goods and business income often overlap in a wholesale or distribution account.
Want to review your current program?
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Reviewing your broader wholesale or distribution insurance program? Explore our distributor insurance guide to see how inventory, product liability, transit and business income coverage fit together.