Wildberries raises insurance costs for sellers by up to 40% due to new risks
Starting August 7, Wildberries has increased the cost of insurance for sellers, reflecting new coverage for risks from attacks. The new rates will range from 1.96% to 5.6% of the goods' value, marking a 40% increase compared to prior rates.
Claims & verification status
Wildberries raised insurance costs for sellers by up to 40% due to new risks from attacks, starting August 7.
The new insurance rates for sellers will range from 1.96% to 5.6% of the goods' value.
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Impact analysis
Who claims what
- —The new insurance rates for sellers on Wildberries will range from 1.96% to 5.6% of the goods' value — ASTRA reports.
- —The increase in insurance costs is attributed to new coverage for risks of damage or loss of goods resulting from terrorist acts, sabotage, drone attacks, and their consequences — ASTRA reports.
Our assessment
If the reported changes hold, suppliers and sellers doing business with Wildberries in Russia face significantly higher insurance premiums, impacting cost structures and…
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Who this event matters for
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