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Wholesale & Distribution Insurance

For the businesses between manufacturer and end user — holding inventory and moving goods every day.

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Wholesale & Distribution

Insurance built around how you operate

Distributors sit between manufacturers and end users, holding large inventories and moving goods constantly. Their exposure centers on stored and in-transit product, premises and fleet liability, and product claims passed up the chain.

We structure distribution programs around inventory value, transit and off-site storage, and the product and fleet exposures that come with moving goods at volume.

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Coverage essentials

Coverage built for wholesale & distribution

The core protections we typically structure for businesses like yours:

Commercial Property

Your warehouse and the high-value inventory inside it.

Inland Marine / Cargo

Goods in transit and at third-party locations.

General & Product Liability

Premises injuries and product claims passed up from what you distribute.

Commercial Auto / Fleet

Your delivery vehicles and drivers.

Crime & Theft

Inventory shrinkage and employee dishonesty.

Business Interruption

Income protection after a covered loss to your operation.

Have a unique exposure?

No two operations are identical. If there's a risk specific to your business, we can structure coverage for it.

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From an insurance perspective

What to look for

The details that decide whether a policy actually protects you when it matters:

Inventory valuation & peaks

Large seasonal swings can exceed your limit — schedule peak values so you're not underinsured.

Goods in transit & off-site storage

Confirm inland marine extends to third-party warehouses and to goods while in transit.

Product liability & vendor's coverage

Secure additional-insured status from the manufacturers whose products you distribute.

Theft & crime sublimits

Warehouse shrinkage and high-value goods often need higher limits or scheduling.

Spoilage & temperature control

Perishable or climate-sensitive goods need spoilage and breakdown coverage.

Catastrophe exposure

Large single-location concentrations — especially in catastrophe-prone regions — need a wind and flood review.

Questions & answers

Wholesale & Distribution insurance FAQ

What insurance do wholesalers and distributors need?

Commercial property and inventory, inland marine for goods in transit, general and product liability, commercial auto/fleet, crime, and business interruption.

Does property insurance cover goods in transit?

Goods in transit and at third-party locations are typically covered by inland marine, not standard property — confirm the policy extends to both.

How do I insure seasonal inventory peaks?

Reporting forms or peak-season endorsements adjust your limits to match inventory swings so you aren't underinsured during high-volume periods.

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Tell us about your operation and a specialist will identify your real exposures and structure smart, competitive coverage around them.

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