Brewery Insurance

Brewery Flood and Stormwater Insurance

Flood and stormwater damage are treated differently by insurers, and the difference matters. A brewery in an industrial estate with poor drainage can face both.

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Example

How cover can respond in practice

Heavy rain overwhelms the drains and water enters a brewery’s production area. Depending on the policy definition, it may be treated as storm or flood, which can change what is paid.

What to think about

What to think about

  • The policy definition of flood

  • Stormwater runoff and drainage backup

  • Stock and equipment stored at floor level

  • Whether flood is included, optional or excluded

  • Business interruption after a flood

  • Cover for clean up and drying

Before you call

Questions to think about before you call

  1. 01

    Has your site flooded before?

  2. 02

    Is it near a creek or low point?

  3. 03

    Is stock stored at floor level?

FAQs

General advice only. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Read the relevant PDS and our Financial Services Guide before deciding.

Check the wording. It’s often an option.

Insurers define these terms differently, so ask us.

Yes. Flood-prone areas can cost more or be limited.

Raise stock off the floor, maintain drains and keep sandbags handy.

Contact us

Want us to review your cover?

Tell us about your brewery or craft venue and we’ll come back with options. Prefer to talk? Call 02 8660 2305 or email admin@idealbrokers.com.au.

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