One type of insurance that’s particularly important for manufacturing and importing businesses is products liability insurance.

But what is it, and why is it so important? Let’s take a closer look.

Products liability insurance is a type of insurance that protects manufacturing and importing businesses from claims made by customers who have been injured by a defective product, or where your product has caused damage to another persons property. In Australia it’s a requirement for all manufacturers and importers to have products liability insurance in place. But even if it wasn’t a legal requirement, it’s still a good idea to have this coverage to protect your business.

Why is this type of insurance so important for manufacturing and importing businesses? Here are 5 key reasons why products liability insurance is important for manufacturing and importing business in Australia:

• First and foremost, it’s important to remember that in Australia, the manufacturer or importer of a product is responsible for ensuring that the product is safe. This means that if something goes wrong with a product you’ve made or imported, you could be held liable for any resulting injuries or damages.
• Accidents happen! Even if you take every precaution and have the most rigorous quality control measures in place, there’s always a chance that something could go wrong. A manufacturing defect could slip through the cracks, or a component could fail leading to an injury. Having products liability insurance can protect your business if an accident does happen.
• Legal fees can be expensive: If someone makes a claim against your business for an injury caused by one of your products, you’ll need to defend yourself in court. Legal fees can quickly add up, and if you don’t have nisurance, you’ll have to pay them out of pocket. With products liability insurance your insurer will cover the cost of defending your business in court.
• Reputation is everything: if one of your products causes an injury, it’s not just the legal costs that you need to worry about. Your business’s reputation could also be on the line. A negative incident can damage your brand and make it harder to win new customers. Products liability insurance can help protect your reputation by covering the cost of damage control and public relations efforts.
• It’s not just for injuries: Products liability insurance doesn’t just cover injuries caused by your products. It can also cover damage to property – for example, if one of your products were to cause a fire or other property damage.

Products liability is an important form of protection for manufacturing and import businesses in Australia. It can help protect your business from the financial and reputational consequences of an accident, as well as meeting your legal obligations.

And last but by no means least, in addition to protecting your business from financial losses, products liability insurance can also provide peace of mind – let’s face it, we’re all looking for it!

Knowing that you have coverage in place can help you sleep better at night, and allow you to focus on running your business instead of worrying about what might happen if something goes wrong with one of your products.

If you’re not sure if you need products liability insurance, get in touch today to chat about your business.