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Life sciences liability

Products, E&O, and general liability

Expertise within our life sciences underwriting, claims, and risk engineering teams allows us to partner effectively with businesses in this ever-evolving industry.

  • We offer specialized products that serve the commercial insurance needs of the life science industry, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and nutraceutical space.
  • We have the ability to insure a company throughout their products life cycle. From research through product manufacturing, we offer a specialized product that serves the commercial insurance needs of the life sciences industry.

Target Classes

Research & development and clinical trials

Research and development, clinical trials, and contract research organizations (pre-clinical and clinical)

Pharmaceutical operations

Prescription, over-the-counter, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and veterinary drugs (companion animals)

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Medical device operations

Non-invasive and invasive medical devices, including implantable devices

Nutraceutical operations

Dietary supplements including vitamins, diet aids, food supplements and topicals, and CBD

Coverage options

  • Products and services including human clinical trial liability
  • Errors or omissions liability
  • General liability
  • Primary or excess liability

Unique like you

Every business has different coverage needs.

We meet challenges head on to find creative coverage solutions, reduce risk, or help recover from a loss.

Risk Solution Services

We guide you through the maze of risks with customized solutions designed specifically for your needs.

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US and Bermuda insurance offerings

Explore all of Markel's US and Bermuda insurance offerings and learn how our experience allows us to build specialized solutions.

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Claims expertise

Our dedicated and empathetic claims professionals have specialized knowledge within their unique product lines to guide you through the claims process.

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