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Stock deterioration insurance covers inventory loss from spoilage, contamination, and obsolescence during storage — critical for agri traders, pharma distributors, and FMCG wholesalers.
Fire policy alone does not cover spoilage — add deterioration rider
Stock deterioration insurance covers inventory loss from natural decay, contamination, pest damage, and obsolescence — perils excluded from standard fire and burglary policies.
Commodity traders, pharma distributors, and FMCG wholesalers need sum insured at peak stock value plus deterioration margin.
Warehouse base: warehouse storage guide for fire and burglary foundation.
Trader inventory cover matrix
| Cover | Protects | Typical SI |
|---|---|---|
| Deterioration rider | Spoilage / decay | Peak inventory |
| Obsolescence ext | Expired shelf stock | 10–20% of SI |
| Contamination | Batch rejection | Per SKU list |
| Cold spoilage | Temp deviation | Cold storage SI |
Deterioration insurance setup
SKU audit
Shelf life and peak stock.
Storage survey
Pest and humidity check.
Bind rider
Deterioration on warehouse policy.
Stock register
FIFO log for claims.
Annual review
Update SI on turnover growth.
Claim path
Deterioration kit
- SKU list.
- Shelf-life register.
- SI worksheet.
- Rider schedule.
- Claim hotline.
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Cold chain gap
Ambient deterioration rider does not cover refrigeration failure — add cold storage policy separately.
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vs warehouse fire?
Fire covers named perils — deterioration rider covers spoilage and obsolescence.
Agri trader?
Essential for grain, pulse, and spice inventory with shelf-life risk.
Pharma distributor?
Batch rejection and expiry — higher SI with GDP docs.
GST on premium?
18% GST on policy premium.
MSME loan?
Lenders may require inventory insurance with deterioration rider.
Cold storage?
Cold storage guide for refrigeration spoilage lane.
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