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Comprehensive insurance cover designed for the unique challenges faced by a diverse range of care organisations, going beyond what's expected.
With over 30 years’ experience supporting policyholders in the care sector, our long-term, award-winning commitment to this industry makes us a trusted and established leader. Understanding the unique needs of care organisations, including those supporting children and vulnerable young adults, we’re the only insurer where you can individually choose up to 16 different sections of cover, including abuse and medical malpractice. With one contract that does it all, this means greater efficiency for you and less worry for your clients.
Dedicated organisations need a dedicated insurance solution to match
Markel UK offers a wide variety of coverages for care organisations.
Our insurance can be tailored to organisations that provide services to children and vulnerable adults.
Children's services
Types of businesses include: care and day centres, community and youth organisations, counselling and therapy services, education, literacy and training services – not ‘conventional’ schools and colleges, foster care, nurseries, playgroups and out-of-school clubs, rehabilitation, residential care for children, respite care providers
Vulnerable adult services
Types of businesses include: Adult placements/assisted living, care and day centres, community organisations, counselling and therapy services, domiciliary care, education, literacy and training services, hospices, rehabilitation, residential care for adults, respite care providers, shelters and refuges, supported living
We understand the sector-specific risks faced by those in the industry. That is why we’ve specifically designed our insurance solutions to protect against the unique risks that care organisations face, such as abuse, breach of professional duty, medical malpractice, and volunteers. What’s more, as a specialist insurer, Markel UK can provide retro abuse cover in the event that clients have previous periods of claims-made abuse, ensuring these gaps in cover provision do not leave clients exposed.
The coverage available can be customised to suit your organisation's specific needs, which generally fall into the three areas of risk below:
Responsibilities to third parties
Public and products liability, professional liability, management liability, and entity defence*
Protection of assets
Fidelity*, cyber risks*, legal expenses*, property damage*, and business interruption*
Responsibility as an Employer
Employers liability*, employment law protection*, and employees personal accident*
*Optional covers available at an additional cost
Download our Markel Care quick guide for an over view of appetite, policyholder services and ways to trade.
Key products and services sold on a standalone basis to this industry:
Markel Care
Commercial combined policy designed to support care organisations so they can focus on what really matters.
Markel Care Practitioners
Bespoke care practitioner consultancy supporting on a range of regulatory, risk and commercial matters.
Legal expenses insurance
LEI that’s delivered by trusted legal experts. In addition to our advice services, our in-house law firm provides specialist expertise when the unexpected happens.
Cyber
Cyber risks cover designed to protect against both liabilities and the policyholder’s own losses, including legal, IT security and regulatory costs.
Additional services*
Clients also have access to additional services to help policyholders navigate everyday challenges. Depending on your coverage, you can opt in or add services you need for an additional cost.
Markel Care Practitioners
Business and legal helpline
Business Hub
*Please refer to your policy for exact services included. Learn more.
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