W Denis Group launches specialist division for data centre insurance

W Denis Group has ventured into a specialized sector with its latest division, exclusively focused on insuring data centres and their integral power generation infrastructure. The initiative promises comprehensive solutions that are competitively priced, backed by multi-billion capacity on a global scale.

The new division sets itself apart in the insurance market by providing dedicated coverage not just for data centre structures, technology, and utilities but also for significant electricity generation assets. These include traditional Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems and cutting-edge Clean/Green Tech Power solutions such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar, wind, and hybrid energy sources. Such provisions assure critical resilience and grid independence.

With capacities reaching billions available in various currencies (GBP, EUR, USD), coverage is obtainable through direct insurance or facultative reinsurance frameworks established with leading global insurers and reinsurers. This infrastructure supports single-site, multi-site, and portfolio insurance programs across varied regions.

The suite of insurance solutions spans every phase of a data centre’s lifecycle, ensuring in-depth coverage with:

• Construction all risks (CAR) insurance, including delay in start-up protection
• Operational coverage for property damage and machinery breakdown
• Business interruption insurance triggered by utility failures
• Insurance for on-site power generation assets
• Third-party legal liabilities
• Legal indemnities, covering aspects like planning and easements
• Protection against cyber threats, data breaches, and E&O exposures
• Specialist claims support and advocacy

Further enhancing their value, W Denis extends risk management consultations to clients at pre-design, construction, and operational phases. This includes engineering risk reviews, loss prevention guidance, and assistance with resilience planning.