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Education

Comprehensive insurance cover that supports educational organisations through the unique challenges they face, going beyond what's expected.

With over 30 years’ experience supporting policyholders in the education sector, we’re one of the UK’s leading education organisation insurers. Our insurance solutions are purpose-built to cater for the needs of a wide range of educational organisations, with products that deliver cover across a broad spectrum. And with a variety of options, tailored packages, and unique elements that only Markel provides, you can support your education clients whatever their needs are.

Coverages and services designed to support specialist educational establishments

Markel UK offers a wide variety of coverages for specialist educational establishments.

Our insurance product has been designed for specialist educational establishments such as:

  • Education, literacy and vocational training services (not conventional education)
  • Nurseries
  • Playgroups
  • Specialist schools
  • Out-of-school clubs

Our Markel Care product contains coverage that 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, Entity defence*

Protection of assets

Fidelity*, Cyber risks*, Legal expenses*, Property*, Business interruption*

Responsibility as an employer

Employers' liability*, Employment law protection*, 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 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.

Cyber

Cyber risks cover designed to protect against both liabilities and the policyholder’s own losses, including legal, IT security and regulatory costs.

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.

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.

Business and legal helpline

Markel’s in-house team of lawyers offers advice on everyday legal and employment matters such as GDPR and disclosure, contractual queries and employment disciplinary.

Business Hub

Access 850+ documents, contracts, templates and videos to support you.

Markel Care Practitioners

Bespoke care practitioner consultancy on a range of regulatory, risk and commercial matters.

*Please refer to your policy for exact services included. Learn more.

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