Sompo Launches New Product in UK; IP, Cyber & More Can Be Covered

The new Centre of Excellence will create more than 200 roles in data analysis, software development, and quality assurance.

The latest from Sompo, who are launching a new tech product line in the UK;

Sompo has announced the launch of a new technology insurance product for middle market clients in the United Kingdom (U.K.). The package includes coverages comprising Property, Casualty, Professional Indemnity (PI) and Cyber. Excess PI and Cyber can be provided separately. All covers are optional and customised to each client’s unique needs.

The product is aimed at technology and telecoms service providers, plus electronic product manufacturers and assemblers. It provides clear and concise cover with limited restrictions and exclusions. The policy also offers:

  • PI wording inclusive of Intellectual Property Rights
  • Breach of contract wording
  • Worldwide cover on PI and Cyber
  • Automatic Additional Insured coverage under PI and Public and Products Liability

Sompo’s U.K. technology package is backed by a highly experienced multiline technology underwriting team with a proven track record in the sector, specialist risk engineers and a dedicated claims team, all underpinned by the insurer’s extensive multinational capabilities.

The U.K. Technology practice is led by Toby Harris, who has more than 20 years of experience underwriting technology risks. It will offer clients a flexible underwriting approach, together with a broad appetite.

Bob Thaker, U.K. CEO, Sompo said: “The launch of our new technology product demonstrates our commitment to growing our U.K. commercial lines business through innovation and developing solutions that enable our middle market technology clients to manage today’s most complex risks. It also further establishes Sompo as a key player in the fast-paced and rapidly evolving technology sector. We recognise this is a competitive market and are looking to provide extensive coverage for our clients, with as few limitations as possible.”

 

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