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2/21/2023

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Navigating Product Liability Insurance Exclusions

 
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Product liability insurance is important to any business’s risk management strategy. It helps protect businesses from the costs associated with product-related claims or lawsuits brought by customers, vendors, or other parties for bodily injury and property damage caused by a defective product. However, it is important to understand that not all risks are covered under this type of policy; there are certain exclusions that may limit your coverage and can be difficult to navigate.
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Exclusions typically center around three areas: manufacturing defects, design defects, and failure to warn consumers about potential hazards related to their products. Manufacturing defect exclusion typically bars coverage for any damages arising out of a manufacturing process gone wrong such as assembly errors or component failures due to intentionally poor-quality control practices at the factory level. Design defect exclusion limits coverage when harm results from flaws in the layout or structure of a product that was known at its conception but failed because it was inadequately designed with inadequate safety features built into it prior to its release onto the marketplace.

Lastly, failure-to-warn exclusion excludes coverage if manufacturers fail to adequately warn consumers about potential risks associated with their products before they purchase them.

What are Some of the Common Exclusions of Product Liability Insurance
In addition to the exclusions outlined above, product liability insurance policies typically contain additional exclusions that can limit coverage. These include foreign component parts exclusion which excludes any claims related to a defect in parts of a product sourced from outside the country; consequential damages exclusion, which bars coverage for any indirect losses such as lost profits or reputation resulting from a defective product; and professional service exclusion which limits coverage for products used in certain professions such as medical practice or engineering.

Another common exclusion that can be found in many product liability insurance policies is the intentional misrepresentation exclusion. This clause excludes coverage for any claims or damages resulting from a manufacturer’s deliberate attempt to deceive buyers about their product through false advertising, labeling, or other means.

The illegal acts or violations exclusion typically bars coverage if a company is accused of violating laws governing the design and manufacture of its products. This could include anything from not meeting safety standards set by regulatory agencies to distributing counterfeit products in violation of intellectual property laws.

When selecting an appropriate policy, it is important to understand all the exclusions that may be included so you know exactly what risks are covered under your policy. It is also important to remember that while many of these exclusions are standard across most policies, some insurers may offer more comprehensive coverages with fewer exclusions than others. Finally, make sure you read and understand all terms and conditions before signing up for any type of policy – this way, you don’t end up paying out-of-pocket costs if something were to go wrong down the line.

Conclusion
In conclusion, product liability insurance is an essential element of any business’s risk management strategy. It helps protect businesses from costly claims or lawsuits brought by customers, vendors, or other parties for bodily injury and property damage caused by a defective product. It is important to understand the various exclusions that can be included in most policies, so you know exactly what risks are covered under your policy. When selecting an appropriate policy, it is also important to remember that while many of these standard exclusions are common across most policies.
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