More than three-quarters of manufacturers worry about their supply chain, according to a leading Business Risk Index. Electrical equipment manufacturers face upstream, in-plant and downstream risks that can interrupt business. Having a contingency plan that anticipates potential disruptions can be a business advantage, helping you recover after a natural disaster or problem with an overseas supplier.

Did you know that 8,061 regulated products by the FDA were recalled in 2014? Equipment failure can cause employee injury or food contamination that may result in product recalls, fines and lawsuits. Disruptions like equipment breakdown, severe weather, fire, distracted driving and accidents can impact shipping and delivery – potentially having a negative effect on your company’s operations, brand and reputation. At Marshall Insurance, we understand the unique challenges faced by your business and we offer the right products and services to help you protect it.

Products liability lawsuits historically generate some of the largest jury awards. Within the top 100 verdicts, $769M was awarded by juries for products liability claims. How are you protecting your company’s brand and reputation?

More than one-half, or 53% of metals manufacturers, report that they are considering locating assets closer to customers or suppliers. Metals manufacturers are more likely to consider a move to improve supply chain efficiency, compared to 43% of the overall manufacturing industry, according to a KPMG study. The size and bulk of metals manufacturing products make shipping costs a major concern in an increasingly global market. Are you protecting your supply chain from upstream and downstream risks?

Eighty-eight percent of manufacturers have either hired new employees or plan to hire in the next year. Training mineral manufacturing employees in workplace safety is critical to helping reduce costly injuries and limit the loss of key personnel. Does your culture focus on keeping your workers safe?

Structure fires account for nearly $12 billion in property loss each year. The processes used in plastics and rubber manufacturing can present some unique exposures to loss that can impact your employees, your property and your business operations. Do your facilities have the appropriate fire protection in place?

Products liability incurred losses amounted to $1.6 billion in 2013, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Knowing the product life cycle can help textile manufacturers manage liabilities. Are you building safely across the pre-production, production and post-production stages?

Products liability incurred losses amounted to $1.6 billion in 2013, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Knowing the product life cycle can help textile manufacturers manage liabilities. Are you building safely across the pre-production, production and post-production stages?

More than 100,000 manufacturing employees suffer a work-related injury each year. Creating a culture of safety can help wood manufacturers protect against disruptions and high costs associated with the absence or loss of a critical employee. Do you conduct a job safety analysis to analyze risks and make safety improvements?