Terrorism and Political Violence Insurance - Towergate Insurance Brokers

Terrorism and political violence insurance protects against political, religious and ideological acts and includes cover for sabotage, damage to premises, business interruption, prevention or restriction of access to premises and utilities, as well as loss of income, including rental income.

Features of political violence insurance

Our innovative terrorism and political violence product for businesses includes the following key features:

Coverage includes damage to your premises as well as loss of income and extra expenses due to business interruption.
Ideological acts of political, religious motivation covered
125% day one uplift
No 'non-selection' rule - ability to insure single or multiple locations under one policy
Clear definitions of 'Acts of Terrorism' and 'Acts of Political Violence'
Follow form wording covering key extensions offered by the underlying property policy
Underwritten by certain underwriters at Lloyd’s

Why do you need terrorism and political violence insurance?

While security forces work extremely hard to make the world safe, a host of tragic events have proven how terrorists can hurt innocent people anywhere in the world.

Terrorism is an increasing threat to people, property and commerce. The potential liability is enormous with The Institute of Economics and Peace estimating the direct cost of terrorism to the global economy at $52.9Bn in 2014; a ten-fold increase since 2000.

Acts of terrorism and political violence are incredibly difficult to predict and no longer the preserve of militant political activists or aligned with specific religious groups. An independent, DIY approach has come to the fore, with the weapons of choice becoming more basic; knives and motor vehicles are now as likely as guns or bombs.

The current threat level for international terrorism in the UK is severe, while levels for Northern Ireland-related threats are identified as severe in Northern Ireland and substantial in Britain (England, Scotland, Wales). This type of terrorism is well-publicised but risks can also come from otherwise peaceful everyday protests if they end up being marred by violence and anti-social behaviour.

Terrorism isn’t a risk that can be transferred but many of the commercial consequences can. The effects of these attacks can cause property damage, loss of income, bodily injury and death, denial of access, loss of attraction, loss of reputation, loss of key personnel and more.

However, often terrorism would not be covered as standard under your usual portfolio of insurances. In response to this emerging insurance need, Towergate offers a policy that provides broad cover, a simple application process and competitive pricing.

Terrorism insurance from Towergate

Many property policies leave a grey area around acts of terrorism and political violence. Yet the need for insuring against terrorism and political violence risks under a standalone policy has never been greater. The financial effect on businesses who do not carry the appropriate cover, often unknowingly, can be devastating.

Pool Re, the Government scheme designed to transfer the consequences of terrorism, does an excellent job but is limited in the scope of cover it provides and in its definition of what constitutes an Act of Terrorism i.e. “acts of persons acting on behalf of, or in connection with, any organisation which carries out activities directed towards the overthrowing or influencing, by force or violence, of Her Majesty’s government in the United Kingdom.”

By contrast, the policy we offer provides broad and flexible coverage specific to an individual client’s exposure to these threats and their business needs, with a clear and concise policy trigger, in addition to a broader definition around political violence and ideological attacks, as per list below:

Terrorism and political violence covers available

Terrorism
Ideological attacks
Sabotage
Malicious Damage
Lone Wolf
Full Value cover
Selective Portfolio
Market driven pricing
UK Cover
International Cover
Day one Uplift
Bespoke Wordings
Non-damage Denial of Access (DoA) - (on request)
Looting post loss
Suppliers BI extension
Negotiable commission
Alternative Accommodation
Brand Rehabilitation
Loss of Attraction (LoA) - (on request)
Non-damage Chemical attack Denial of Access (DoA) - (on request)
Threat or Hoax - (on request)
Event Cancellation - (on request)
No Business Interruption waiting period on DoA, LoA
Nuclear, Chemical, Biological, and Radioactive (NCBR)

Limits, deductibles and premiums

No limit for total insured values
Nil deductible as standard

Service

The policy is backed up by a top-level service offering featuring:

Same day or 24 hour quotations provided as standard
Most policies issued within 24 hours of binding

Get a terrorism and political violence insurance quote

For more information or to obtain a quote, contact Robin Gleeson, Business Director at Towergate Insurance Brokers in Hemel Hempstead:

Terrorism & Political Violence Insurance