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Our specialist life science insurance team can build resilience against the challenges and risks facing your business We can tailor each solution individually according to your needs and your sphere of work. And, with international capability, we’re the insurance partner to support your growth from seedling to multinational success story.

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Who we support

Pharma and biotech companies
Nutraceuticals
Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs)
Contract Research Organisations (CROs)

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Through our collective experience, we’ve observed many of the best and worst practices in the insurance advisory market. We’re here to challenge the status quo and aim to establish a new level of service. We’re combining the best traditions of technical advice and client centricity, with modern thinking and smart use of systems and technology to enhance the client experience and create a dynamic workplace for our team.

Challenges in your industry

With the ever-increasing growth of cyber-attacks, protecting the vital data you hold is crucial. Cyber insurance can be difficult to obtain at the right level for life science and pharmaceutical industries. Cyber risk management is key.

How we support

In 2021, over 3 million medicines & medical devices valued at more than £9million were seized by UK officers from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority (MHRA). Risk management is key – insurance cover can vary widely and claims considered on a case by case basis. Seeking advice from insurance specialists is key to help identify and control your exposures to such risk.

Your business performs

In today’s challenging climate, attracting and retaining talent is proving harder than ever – particularly in specialist and niche sectors such as pharma and biotech industries. Creating an environment that optimises the wellbeing and engagement of your team can help maximise performance and protect your greatest asset – your people.

Challenges in your industry

With the ever-increasing growth of cyber-attacks, protecting the vital data you hold is crucial. Cyber insurance can be difficult to obtain at the right level for life science and pharmaceutical industries. Cyber risk management is key.

How we support

In 2021, over 3 million medicines & medical devices valued at more than £9million were seized by UK officers from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority (MHRA). Risk management is key – insurance cover can vary widely and claims considered on a case by case basis. Seeking advice from insurance specialists is key to help identify and control your exposures to such risk.

Your business performs

In today’s challenging climate, attracting and retaining talent is proving harder than ever – particularly in specialist and niche sectors such as pharma and biotech industries. Creating an environment that optimises the wellbeing and engagement of your team can help maximise performance and protect your greatest asset – your people.

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Why do you need specialist pharmaceuticals insurance?

The pharmaceuticals industry is highly dynamic and continually evolving, as are its risks and insurance needs.

Business models have transitioned towards leaner, more focused enterprises, with operations becoming more localised as firms respond to growth in developing markets. Meanwhile, the industry is subject to rigorous regulatory oversight.

To succeed, you need to understand the challenges you face at every stage of the development of your product. Having a robust insurance and risk management programme, designed by specialists that understand your world and speak your language is key. We’re here to help you build resilience and bring peace of mind.

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Usual types of cover

CROs provide services to the life science sector – particularly pharmaceuticals and biotechnology companies. As such, CROs are exposed to a wide range of liabilities including clinical trials and medical malpractice risks.

including complex lab and production facilities, R&D property and stock in controlled environments

including utility failures, the cost of repeating critical R&D, protection for milestone revenues, and complex supply chain disruptions

including incident response, cyber extortion and hardware replacement.

critical defence against liability in relation to products

cover for trials conducted worldwide

protecting the fruits of your innovation

must-have protection for business leaders and managers

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Meet the team

Hanna Beaumont

Science & Technology National Practice Lead

Paul Monaco

Client Director

Elaine Lamb

Client Director
Hanna Beaumont

Hanna Beaumont

Science & Technology National Practice Lead
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Paul Monaco

Client Director
Elaine lamb

Elaine Lamb

Client Director