Acting as your strategic partners, Lockton’s Political Violence and Terrorism specialists work closely with you to understand your particular threats and exposures. We adopt innovative methods of presenting your risk to market-leading insurers to secure you the best possible cover for your business, designing bespoke solutions that are closely aligned with your business needs.

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Innovative solutions to tackle your unique exposures

As the global threat of political violence and terrorism continues to evolve, so too must the risk management strategies you use to mitigate against these unpredictable perils.

In recent years, while the threat of transnational, religious extremism has remained prominent, we have also seen an uptick in violent acts by political extremists and other domestic actors. The global spotlight on widespread civil unrest has highlighted potential pitfalls in risk management strategies, meaning the need for robust, bespoke solutions is more important now than ever.

Acting as your strategic partners, Lockton’s Political Violence and Terrorism specialists work closely with you to understand your particular threats and exposures. We adopt innovative methods of presenting your risk to market-leading insurers to secure you the best possible cover for your business, designing bespoke solutions that are closely aligned with your business needs.

Backed by decades of experience, our team has built up extensive knowledge and valuable influence in the insurance marketplace. With global placement expertise, the London team ensures our clients are informed in, and protected against, even the most complex risk management scenarios. Our unique approach enables us to deliver customised, comprehensive and cost-effective risk transfer solutions for every client.

What we bring to your business

What we cover

  • Political violence, war, terrorism and strikes, riots, civil commotion (re)insurance

  • Terrorism liability (GL/EL)

  • Active assailant

  • Loss of attraction

  • Threat of a malicious act

  • Nuclear, chemical, biological and radiological malicious acts

  • Workplace violence

  • Auto-terror protection

  • First-party cyber terrorism

Personalised cover for your particular risks

  • All-encompassing, enhanced cover that responds to current threats

  • A flexible approach, with tailored coverage and limits set to your needs

  • Competitive pricing and tailored product offerings established through strong carrier relationships

  • Simplified access to the product

  • Access to subject matter experts in political violence

Lockton Denmark Contacts

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Helle Roemer Ingholt

Senior Vice President - Head of Property
helle.ingholt@lockton.com
+45 4020 8330

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