Insurance and risk management services for the Life Sciences industry

The Life Sciences Practice at Gallagher combine technical expertise and sector specific insight to assist clients in navigating complex risks and achieving key milestones.

Tailored insurance solutions designed for the Life Sciences sector

Gallagher’s Life Sciences Practice works closely with companies to identify risks faced now and in the future, helping them to prepare accordingly and make informed decisions about what insurance coverage to purchase in order to address operational exposures and meet contractual requirements. Gallagher has particular expertise with the following:

  • Global Insurance placements and managed programmes
  • Directors & Officers Liability (particularly managing the transition of cover through an IPO)
  • Clinical Trials Liability (for studies undertaken anywhere in the world)
  • Intellectual Property
  • Cyber Risk Management
  • Supply Chain due diligence (transit and premises based exposures)
  • Product Liability and Recall
  • Errors and Omissions including Contractual Liability
  • Business Continuity planning
  • Medical Malpractice

Many of the products and services we offer are bespoke and will often include enhancements we have negotiated exclusively for our clients.

Who we work with

Our team works with a wide range of Life Sciences companies, helping them to navigate the industry’s complex insurance requirements. We have experience working with:

  • Biotechnology
  • TechBio
  • Medical devices
  • Diagnostics
  • eHealth
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Green tech and cleantech
  • CBD, medical cannabis and psychedelics
  • CRO’s and CMO’s
  • Nutraceutical and food supplement companies
  • Property owners and managers, including research parks
  • Life sciences service providers

Additional products and services

We have the tools and expertise to guide our clients through every stage of their development, while helping to protect their businesses and people.

This is a brief outline of just some of products and services available through Gallagher. We would welcome the opportunity discuss these or other products and services available.

Why choose Gallagher for your Life Sciences insurance needs

With extensive experience in the Life Sciences sector spanning three decades, Gallagher’s team is one of the largest dedicated Life Sciences insurance teams in the UK market. We deliver some of the broadest covers and service propositions in the market by customising our offerings of comprehensive products and services to your unique needs. By leveraging our overseas offices and established global network, we provide our clients with exclusive access to the international insurance market, giving them a competitive edge.

The number of clients we represent, combined with our strong, well established relationships in the London and international insurance markets means we have the leverage to procure the most effective insurance solutions.

Life Science Insurance

  • Broad covers and service propositions for the Life Sciences industry
  • Dedicated team of Life Sciences insurance specialists
  • More than 3 decades of experience in the Life Sciences sector
  • Broad appetite within Life Sciences, from start-ups and consultants through to drug manufacturers and CROs