Insurance Marketplace Realities 2023 Spring Update – Product recall

Rate predictions: Product recall

	Trend	Range
Product recall		Flat to +5%

Large losses continue

• Multiple eye-drop manufacturers have recalled large batches of drops due to contamination causing a drug-resistant infection. The contamination has, thus far, caused three deaths, and more than 12 users have lost their vision.
• Infant formula contamination issues continue: Perrigo Company plc is recalling certain lots of a Gerber infant formula because of possible Cronobacter sakazakii contamination.
• A popular consumer goods manufacturer is recalling 1.9 million coolers/cooler backpacks. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has deemed these backpacks and coolers dangerous because these coolers and cooler cases have magnets that can detach from the product. Since the closures used on these recalled products are faulty, the magnet can easily detach itself inside the cooler, posing a risk of ingestion.

Producers and client teams should prepare their recall clients for a more detailed and extensive recall renewal, as the market will have more pressure to satisfy reinsurance about the diligence paid to the underwriting of their respective books.

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Contacts

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Kevin Velan

Director, National Product Recall Team

email Email phone +1 312 288 7140

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Shawn McCleary

Associate Director, National Product Recall Team

email Email phone + 1 312 288 7351

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Jonathan McMahon

Senior Broker, National Product Recall Team

email Email phone + 1 716 471 3195

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