Wildberries Launches Drone Attack Insurance for Sellers
Wildberries, together with 'Rosgosstrakh', has launched voluntary insurance for goods sold by sellers located in partner fulfillment centers (PFCs) against drone attacks.
Consensus
- Wildberries and Rosgosstrakh jointly launched a voluntary insurance product for goods in partner fulfillment centers.
- The insurance protects against full destruction of goods due to drone attacks or sabotage.
- The insurance applies to goods located in fulfillment centers connected to Wildberries' partner program.
- The insurance is optional and can be activated or deactivated by sellers in their personal account.
- The daily rate is 0.01% of the value of goods in the fulfillment centers.
- The insurance covers damage from drone attacks or falling debris.
Points of divergence
- On August 14, the Association of Digital Platforms (AЦП) proposed to the Russian government a package of support measures for entrepreneurs affected by Ukrainian military attacks on Russian e-commerce logistics infrastructure, including direct grants from the federal budget. — vedomosti
- Over a hundred companies in Saint Petersburg were affected by drone attacks on Wildberries facilities in Russia. — vedomosti
- The governor of Saint Petersburg has issued a direct order to assist affected companies, but only those with tax residency in the city are eligible. — vedomosti
- Wildberries launched a collection of applications for opening goods acceptance points (PPT), where partners can earn additional income by receiving and processing FBW/FBS shipments and returns. — vesti
- A minimum of 100 square meters of space is required to open a PPT, along with a computer, scanner, and table for processing goods. — vesti
- Sberbank stated that major Russian marketplaces have found the right approach to protecting their warehouses from Ukrainian drone strikes. — vesti
- Wildberries has opened insurance centers in Moscow and the Moscow Region. — kommersant
- Since July 22, Wildberries has been paying compensation to sellers affected by drone attacks. — kommersant
- WB Bank and WB Finans introduced credit holidays until October for sellers who suffered losses. — kommersant
Coverage (5 sources)
- Wildberries launched insurance for goods in fulfillment centers against drone attacks — Вечерняя Москва
- Wildberries and "Rosgosstrakh" launched insurance for goods against drone attacks — Ведомости
- Wildberries introduced seller product insurance against drone attack — Вести
- Wildberries and "Rosgosstrakh" launched voluntary insurance of goods in partner fulfillment centers against risks of UAVs, ... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Wildberries introduced voluntary insurance of goods in the Central Federal District from drone attacks — Коммерсантъ