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Manufacturing business insurance

Customizable insurance solutions for today’s manufacturers.

Every manufacturing business operates differently and faces different risks—from property damage and business interruption to product liability and equipment breakdown. Markel’s manufacturing business insurance is designed to help protect small-batch artisans to mid‑size manufacturers with flexible, customizable coverage options at an affordable price.

Contact your Markel-appointed agent for a free quote today.

Why is manufacturing insurance important?

Manufacturers navigate a range of operational challenges that can affect their facilities, equipment, and workforce. With coverage designed for a broad mix of manufacturing businesses, Markel offers flexible solutions tailored to your business needs, helping you stay on track when the unexpected occurs.

Markel provides insurance for manufacturing businesses of various sizes. We can help cover a variety of industries and products including but not limited to:

Food and beverage

Baked goods, candy and confections, extracts, syrups, water bottling and more

Electronics and machinery

Communication devices, computers, electrical wirings/cables, electronic games, media, lighting fixtures and more

Household and consumer goods

Appliances and accessories, glass/glassware, candles, jewelry, musical instruments, signs, soap, engraving and more

Textiles, apparel and personal goods

Clothing, leather, footwear, wigs, textile bleaching, spinning, screen printing, embroidery and more

Furniture, wood and paper products

Furniture, plywood, bookbinding, pens and pencils, boxes and containers and more

Markel’s customizable policies can help support manufacturers by addressing key operational and industry‑specific vulnerabilities. Coverage options include*:

Commercial package

A customizable grouping of coverages specifically tailored to your industry and business needs.

General liability coverage

A customizable grouping of coverages specifically tailored to your industry and business needs.

Excess liability

Can cover losses that may exceed your policy limits. Catastrophic losses such as a death, an injured worker or an auto accident can cost more than the typical policy limit.

Equipment breakdown coverage

May help cover expenses or lost income/inventory in the event of machine breakdown, getting your business back on track even faster.

Business income coverage

May help cover lost net income and continuing or extra expenses when a covered event damages business property and suspends operations.

Workers compensation insurance

Coverage that helps with expenses resulting from on-the-job injuries for manufacturing employees.

*Coverages offered vary and may not be available to all risks.