Best's Underwriting Report

Best's Underwriting reports describe the hazards and loss controls of nearly 600 businesses and municipal services. Each report includes a detailed description of the industry and identifies the hazards and loss controls for those companies. The Hazard Index of each report quantifies the degree of liability in applicable lines of insurance.

Report Date: 6/8/2026 2:30:08 PM

Report Type: Update

Report Description: The Battery Manufacturing – Dry Cell report helps readers assess the insurance needs of companies that manufacture batteries that operate flashlights, portable radios, cameras, and electronic toys. Workers' Compensation and Property are the lines of liability that carry the higher degrees of exposure. Special exposures include workers exposed to toxic materials, and fires or explosions due to combustible materials or stored substances, particularly those including lithium. Related reports include Battery Manufacturing – Wet Cell, Computer and Computer Peripheral Manufacturing, and Sheet Metal Work.