Your industry risk report

Most common claims for Manufacturing businesses

Accidental damage/Loss

24%

Weather events

16%

Burglary/Theft

12%

Impact damage

12%

Water damage/Burst Pipes

Fire/Explosion/Arson

Burglary/Theft from vehicle

Source: Vero New Zealand Claims 2018-2020

The 3 top causes – and what you can do to avoid them

Accidental damage/Loss

Accidents happen. But knowing the risks can protect property, equipment and people. You can reduce them by:

Having a risk-aware culture at your workplace
Doing regular maintenance checks
Training your staff
Introducing clear operating procedures.

To find out how, check out the fact sheets and tools

Weather events

We all know how changeable NZ weather can be. From storms and high winds to hail, snow and lightning – these events can all cause damage to property. You can reduce these risks by:

Ensuring your building is well maintained and weathertight
Making sure gutters and yard drains are kept clear
Checking overhanging branches and nearby trees
Securing outside stock, plant and equipment
Clearing snow from roofs and gutters (if safe to do so).

To find out how, check out the fact sheets and tools

Burglary & Theft

Having any property stolen – whether it’s personal or owned business – can be a distressing experience. You can reduce these risks by:

Installing physical and electronic protection
Installing good quality intruder alarms
Having CCTV available
Deploying regular security patrols.

To find out how, check out the fact sheets and tools

Keep in mind that things like fire – while it may have a lower claims frequency – can be equally, if not more, devastating.
That’s why we’re helping you understand a range of risks for your business.

Learn how you can reduce risk

To help you, our specialists have compiled a range of information sheets that cover off typical risks.
They might not all be relevant to your specific business, but there are lots of helpful hints and essential ‘must have’ precautions.