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LiquorPak & WineryPak

Comprehensive insurance programs for fine wine and spirits businesses

It was his love of wine that got Larry Chasin, president of LiquorPak and WineryPak into the business of insuring wineries. In a few short years his WineryPak program has grown from insuring wineries in just two states to covering wineries in 42 states. And the program is still growing.

“It’s been a truly amazing ride,” notes Chasin of his niche business’s phenomenal growth and popularity. “We’re currently one of the few programs that offers a complete solution for wineries. We provide coverage for everything from winery operation to crop insurance, bonds to farm and ranch insurance, even cyber liability. It really is a comprehensive program that attracts quite a bit of attention.”

It’s this “complete solution” offering that strikes a chord with owners and operators of boutique wineries, small family-run operations, and large regional wineries. The program has generated excitement in the agent and broker community as well.

Partnering with Great American Insurance Companies, WineryPak brings a wealth of experience and expertise from varying insurance specialties and has formed them into what has become a dedicated winery team that works together seamlessly to customize insurance packages tailored to meet the individual needs of each winery client.

This expertise, that goes beyond solely insurance, has opened doors for WineryPak into some of the nation’s most renowned wineries.

“The winery business is changing,” explains Chasin, “and we have immersed ourselves in what is going on. We understand the land, the viticulture, and the winemaking process. We go beyond simply insuring typical exposures presented by winery, farm, and vineyard operations. We have the flexibility to offer coverage for such activities as special events, catering, and even various hospitality operations including restaurants and inns.”

According to Mr. Chasin, word of mouth has had a huge impact on driving his business. “We’re getting calls from wineries across the nation asking about WineryPak. Our network of agents is growing, and we support them with competitive pricing and an aggressive marketing program.”

The success of WineryPak has also spread beyond the winery business. This unique package is also ideally suited to related businesses such as distillers, distributors, and importers of fine wine and spirits.

WineryPak’s companion business, LiquorPak, has been providing insurance to fine wine and liquor retailers across the country since 1996.

“In this business, there are no shortcuts,” explains Chasin. “Our underwriting specialists have gained their expertise by working closely with everything from owner operated, corner liquor stores to large volume super stores. We understand the full scope of risks faced by retailers in this class of business, and we provide customized packages tailor-made for each customer’s situation.”

This unique focus on wine—from the growing of grapes, through the winemaking process, to when the end product finally reaches the consumer’s glass—is what sets WineryPak and LiquorPak apart from all others in this marketplace.

Larry Chasin and his team are always interested in partnering with agencies that cater to these classes of business. They’re looking for professionals, like themselves, who insist on providing the best products and service to their customers.

“I know it sounds cliché, but I truly believe that when you have a passion for what you do, success is just a by-product of that passion,” says Chasin.

Cliché or not, it’s hard to argue with the success of these two programs.

Cheers!