Manufacturing

Food & Beverage

Protecting the food production industry.

Austcover provides tailored insurance and risk management solutions for food production and manufacturing businesses. From baked goods to beverages, meat to packaging, we understand the diverse needs of this critical industry and help safeguard your operations at every step.

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Head of Portfolio
Mobile: 0419 234 478
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Greg Dembskey LinkedIn

Senior Account Manager
Mobile: 0457 445 687
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Why Food Production insurance matters

Food production and manufacturing businesses face unique challenges, including:
Compliance with food safety standards
Meeting strict Australian food safety regulations.
Product recalls
Managing costs and reputational risks from contamination or recall events.
Cybersecurity risks
Protecting sensitive data and operations from cyberattacks.
Fire hazards
Addressing risks from materials like Expanded Polystyrene (EPS).
Liability exposures
Covering claims related to personal injury or property damage.
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Tailored insurance and risk management

Austcover helps you navigate your daily risks and challenges by helping arrange customised insurance programs designed to protect your assets, operations, and reputation. Coverage options can include:

  • Industrial Special Risks (ISR): Covering physical loss or damage to high-value assets, including buildings, plants, and stock. Ideal for businesses with assets exceeding $5 million.
  • Public & Products Liability: Protects your business from claims for injury or property damage caused by your operations or products.
  • Management Liability: Protects directors, officers, and senior managers from claims made by employees, regulators, or other stakeholders.
  • Product recall insurance: Covers costs related to accidental or malicious product contamination, helping you manage financial and reputational impacts.
  • Cyber Liability: Safeguards your business from the financial fallout of data breaches or cyberattacks.
  • Business insurance packages: Packaged insurance cover for your premises, equipment, stock, and reputation, tailored to your specific needs.
  • Personal Accident insurance: Provides financial support for employees in case of accidents, ensuring workforce welfare and business continuity.
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Why use an insurance broker?

Insurance can be a complex process, navigating through the various products, covers available, exclusions and confusing terminology. Having an experienced insurance broker on your side means you have a qualified professional who acts on your behalf, not for the insurer, ensuring your specific needs are assessed and you get the insurance program that works for you.

Why partner with Austcover?

Trusted expertise
With a track record of success since 1987, we’ve earned the trust of food production and manufacturing businesses across Australia.
Tailored risk management and insurance
Every business has unique challenges, we work closely with you to create bespoke programs to meet your specific needs.
National reach
Our broking teams based in Brisbane, Melbourne and the Gold Coast support clients and businesses across Australia.
Proactive Approach
For us it’s not just about an insurance policy, we work with you to find ways to mitigate your risks, providing a safe and secure future for your business.