Brewery Insurance
Brewery Management Liability
When a brewery grows, so do the people-related risks. Staff disputes, licensing issues and regulator investigations can lead to legal bills that have nothing to do with beer.




Example
How cover can respond in practice
A former taproom employee claims they were unfairly dismissed and takes the matter to the Fair Work Commission. Management liability can help with legal and defence costs, subject to policy terms.
What it can cover
Cover we commonly review with you
Legal costs for regulator investigations
Claims against directors and officers
Wage and tax audit costs, where included
Defence costs
Before you call
Questions to think about before you call
- 01
How many staff do you employ?
- 02
Do you have employment contracts and policies?
- 03
Are you a company with directors?
Brewery insurance
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Product recall
Taproom insurance
Contract brewing
Keg insurance
Machinery breakdown
Stock spoilage and refrigeration
Fire and hot works
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Events and festivals
Goods in transit
Workers’ compensation
Cyber insurance
Lease requirements
Brewpub insurance
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Tours and tastings
Brewery insurance cost
Management liability
Theft and break-in
Storm and flood
Employee theft
Pollution and spills
Hop and grain storage
Solar panels
Signage
Merchandise and online shop
Beer festival organiser
Multi-site brewery
Selling a brewery checklist
How to make a claim
Distillery insurance
Winery insurance
Cidery insurance
FAQs
No. Small businesses with staff are exposed.
Not usually. It deals with defence costs and claims.
Some policies cover regulatory investigation costs, and some don’t.
It is often modest compared to other covers.
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