[H2] Tailored protection for your operations and assets Managing risk effectively isn’t just important for your business - it’s essential. Your assets, from warehouses to distribution centres, are at constant risk from fire, flood, cyber-attacks, and tenant-related liabilities. Standard insurance may cover some of these risks, but can you afford to leave your business exposed to potential gaps? You need insurance that fully reflects the intricacies of your operations, something as dynamic and adaptable as your business itself.

REAL ESTATE

Industrial and Logistics

Tailored protection for your operations and assets

Managing risk effectively isn’t just important for your business - it’s essential. Your assets, from warehouses to distribution centres, are at constant risk from fire, flood, cyber-attacks, and tenant-related liabilities. Standard insurance may cover some of these risks, but can you afford to leave your business exposed to potential gaps? You need insurance that fully reflects the intricacies of your operations, something as dynamic and adaptable as your business itself.

With Lockton’s Industrial and Logistics Insurance, you’re not just buying a policy - you’re getting a comprehensive risk management strategy, one that leverages innovative technology and proactive support. You get to stay focused on growing your business, confident that your insurance is robust and forward-facing. It’s time to turn risk management into a competitive advantage - get coverage that’s built around you, not just your buildings.

What we bring to your business

  • Construction defects and latent defects

  • Property damage from fire flood and natural disasters

  • Business interruption and loss of revenue

  • Climate modelling and ESG integration

  • Cyber threats and data breaches

  • Legal liabilities including tenant activities and environmental compliance

  • Sustainable building practices and energy performance

  • Terrorism and public liability

  • Engineering and mechanical breakdown

  • Loss of rent and dilapidations

Who we cover

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

Asset managers and fund managers

Institutional funds and real estate investment trusts

Managing agents and property owners

Contractors and developers

Landlords of last-mile logistics and logistics sheds

Sovereign wealth funds and private investors

Businesses with high-value assets or complex risk profiles

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Our Industrial and Logistics team

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Jonathan Hackett

Partner, Production Leader- Global Real Estate and Construction
jonathan.hackett@lockton.com
+44 207 933 2781

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Rachel Norris

Partner
rachel.norris@lockton.com
+44 782 550 3413

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Craig Charlton

Senior Vice President
craig.charlton@lockton.com
+44 207 933 2337

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Adam Pursey

Senior Vice President
adam.pursey@lockton.com
+44 207 933 2938

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Ben Warman

Partner, Global Real Estate Practice Leader
ben.warman@lockton.com
+44 207 933 2623

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Our Industrial and Logistics FAQs

What challenges does specialist industrial and logistics insurance cover?

Businesses like yours face an array of risks that can threaten your assets, operations, and profitability. Key challenges include property damage from natural disasters, fires, and water leaks, which can lead to costly repairs and downtime. Legal liabilities are another concern, particularly those related to tenant activities, construction defects, or environmental compliance. Cyber threats are also rising, especially with the increased use of smart technology in warehouses and logistics centres. Issues resulting from any of these risks can disrupt operations and lead to significant revenue loss. Tailored insurance solutions can help you manage such complexities, ensuring your business is protected from multiple angles.

Specialist insurance provides comprehensive protection that reflects the unique risks industrial and logistics operations face. It ensures that all aspects of your business are covered, from construction defects to cyber threats, reducing the chances of costly surprises. For asset owners, it also supports compliance with regulations and enhances resilience against operational disruptions. Having tailored coverage in place can boost investor confidence by demonstrating proactive risk management. It also allows you to focus on growth, safe in the knowledge that you’re safeguarded against industry-specific risks that could derail your operations.

Sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors are increasingly important for businesses in this sector. Insurance can help by covering sustainable building practices like energy-efficient materials and construction methods. It supports you in achieving compliance with environmental regulations, reducing the risk of penalties or reputational damage. ESG-integrated insurance solutions can also enhance your company’s appeal to eco-conscious investors and stakeholders. Coverage that includes climate modelling helps you understand long-term exposures and plan accordingly. Ultimately, helps aligns financial protection with sustainable business practices.

Lockton offers deep expertise in the industrial and logistics sectors, providing tailored insurance solutions that reflect industry realities. Lockton works closely with insured businesses to understand their specific risks and needs, rather than offering generic policies. Lockton’s dedicated team brings years of experience, ensuring that you coverage is comprehensive and fully aligned with current market developments. Lockton’s proactive approach in negotiating with insurance markets helps you get the best terms and coverage. Lockton’s seamless, integrated service means no gaps in knowledge or service throughout the insurance lifecycle. All of this makes Lockton a trusted partner for complex insurance needs like yours.

Lockton’s unique benefits lie in its sector-specific policy wordings, such as the Lockton Asset II policy, custom-made for the industrial and logistics markets. Lockton provides integrated risk management services, including on-site assessments and tailored advice to mitigate risks proactively. Its advanced claims management process is designed to minimise disruption and ensure your rapid recovery, giving you confidence when facing claims. Lockton also offers technology-driven risk mitigation, like sensors for leak detection and earthquake alerts, adding an extra layer of protection. With a focus on innovation and client-specific solutions, Lockton delivers more than just insurance. It provides peace of mind.