Red Deer Manufacturing Insurance

Why you need Red Deer manufacturers insurance

With over 250 manufacturers in the Red Deer area, one setback can leave your manufacturing business struggling against the competition. Manufacturers insurance can protect your Red Deer business by helping to:

• Protect your property, equipment, raw materials, and finished products.
• Reduce the financial impact of a vendor delay or mistake, severe weather, or another disaster.
• Provide a safety net for your business.
• Help manage your risks.
• Protect your whole manufacturing process.
• Meet contract obligations.
• You’re required by lenders or by law.

Red Deer experiences a lot of severe weather that can interrupt your operations. Get a Red Deer manufacturers insurance quote and see how you can protect your business.

Why work with Acera Insurance for your Red Deer manufacturers insurance

Here are a few reasons you should work with Acera Insurance for manufacturers insurance in Red Deer:

• We’re independent – As an employee-owned, independent insurance brokerage, we work for you, not an insurance company.
• We’re experienced – Our manufacturers insurance brokers have professional training and experience in manufacturers insurance. They can find the best policies for the best prices and are an excellent resource if you have a claim.
• We put our customers first – We pride ourselves in our positive reputation for customer service. We believe in a human-first approach to insurance.

See the difference for yourself with a manufacturers insurance quote from Acera Insurance.

Who needs manufacturers insurance in Red Deer?

If you operate a manufacturing business in Red Deer, you need manufacturers insurance. This includes:

• Commercial printers
• Concrete manufacturers
• Food & beverage producers
• Machinery & equipment producers
• Metal fabrication
• Petrochemicals
• Retail product manufacturers
• Any other company that takes raw materials and transforms them

Acera Insurance can help you protect your business with competitive manufacturers insurance.

What’s covered with manufacturers insurance in Red Deer?

Manufacturers insurance can include the following protection in Red Deer:

• Property Insurance – Protects your company’s physical property including the premises (if you own them), equipment, inventory, and materials.
• Commercial General Liability – Basic liability insurance that can cover you in the event someone is hurt or has their property damaged at your business.
• Product Liability – If the product fails to perform its function or causes damage to a person or their belongings, this coverage can protect you. You may opt for a specialized manufacturer’s errors & omissions coverage which is tailored for this industry.
• Equipment Breakdown – This provides coverage to replace or repair essential equipment for your operations.
• Business Interruption – Also known as income interruption insurance, this helps your business pay its bills in the event of a forced shutdown such as after an insured claim or a mandatory evacuation. Some policies include funds for temporary relocation to get you back up and running.
• Cyber Liability – If you use software or store any data electronically, you’re at risk for a data breach or cyber-attack. This coverage helps you recover in the event this happens to your company.
• Crime – Extends your coverage beyond theft and vandalism to include employee dishonesty, forgery, fraud, and other crimes.
• Product Recall – This coverage helps you through the expenses of a product recall, generally including the cost of notification, transport, shipping, storage and more.
• Transit Floater – This helps protect your manufactured goods or raw materials while they’re in transit to or from your business.
• Commercial Auto – If your business owns or operates any vehicles, you should have a commercial auto policy to ensure they’re adequately protected. The legally required commercial auto insurance in Alberta includes third-party liability, accident benefits and direct compensation property damage. We also have optional coverages available.

Exactly what’s covered will depend on your individual needs and your insurance policy. The above isn’t an exhaustive list of coverage – our Red Deer manufacturers insurance brokers will have more details about your options.

Why is manufacturers insurance necessary in Red Deer?

Manufacturers insurance is designed to help reduce the financial burden after a disaster or major event such as severe weather, theft, a fire, or a lawsuit. These risks are present for every company in Red Deer, although your individual risk level will vary based on your business. Here are just some risks your business may face:

• Severe weather including flooding, winter storms, hail, and tornadoes
• Fire, including wildfire
• Crimes such as theft and vandalism
• Vehicle accidents damaging company vehicles or your raw materials or finished products en route
• Injury or property damage to third parties on your premises
• A data breach or cyber-attack
• Temporary forced closure due to mandatory evacuation or loss
• Product malfunction
• Breakdown of essential tools or equipment

Manufacturers insurance can help you recover if any of the above happens to your Red Deer business.

You may be required to carry certain types of insurance by law, by a lender/financer or to meet a contractual obligation.

What affects the cost of manufacturers insurance in Red Deer?

The cost of manufacturers insurance in Red Deer will depend on a few factors, including:

• Your insurance and claims history
• Your manufacturing processes
• Value of your product and contracts
• Yearly revenue
• Number of employees
• Location (where you operate)
• Your insurance options including type of coverage, policy limits, and deductible

Each insurance company may calculate rates differently which is another reason to get manufacturers insurance quotes from multiple companies. Our brokers in Red Deer can take care of this research and price shopping for you.

The benefit of working with Acera Insurance

We began in Alberta and have been a trusted manufacturer insurance broker for Red Deer companies for decades. Independent and employee-owned, we don’t work for an insurance company – we work for you. Paired with our hands-on, human-first approach to insurance, you can trust in our expertise and customer service.

Since we work with a large number of insurance companies we can offer truly competitive manufacturers insurance quotes for Red Deer businesses. You’ll get a true choice with your coverage and we can help you balance your insurance needs with your company’s budget.

Our brokers are experienced, knowledgeable and professional. They’ll go the extra mile for your business and meet where it’s convenient for you. They can help you:

• Determine your insurance needs.
• Deliver competitive Red Deer manufacturers insurance quotes.
• Advise you on your insurance.
• Help with risk management.
• Advocate on your behalf in the event of a claim.

We also offer 24/7 self-serve policy management via an online portal or mobile phone app. You can view your policy documents and pink cards as well as request changes to your policy when it’s convenient for you.

Experience our approach yourself by requesting a manufacturers insurance quote online, by phone, or stop by our Red Deer office to meet the team for yourself.