Specialist insurance brokers.
We cannot recommend specific companies, but the following brokers specialise in conflict, high risk insurance and/or are known to be sympathetic to the needs of freelancers.
AKE INTERNATIONAL
Tel: +44 (0)20 3816 9970
Email: enquiries@akegroup.com
AKE are specialists in war and terrorism insurance for those working in hostile environments.
BATTLEFACE INSURANCE
Tel: +44 (0)20 3608 1283
Email: contact@battleface.com
Battleface is an innovative travel insurance product that protects travellers internationally, including in the world’s most challenging destinations. To keep travellers informed, there is face, a travel safety e-zine. face connects readers with people in the field, covering a range of security and travel topics.
ELLIS CLOWES
Contact: Tom Ellis or Tim Nagle
Tel: +44 (0)20 7220 0130
Mobile: +44 (0)78 8772 6130
Email: t.ellis@ellisclowes.com or tnagle@ellisclowes.com
Ellis Clowes specialise in high-risk territories.
INSURANCE FOR JOURNALISTS
Contact: Hugh Brumfitt
Tel: +44 (0) 7958 317317
Email: info@insuranceforjournalists.com
Insurance for Journalists’ insurance policies were designed by journalists for journalists – policies can be bought online 24/7, with immediate document issue. Wherever you are heading to on an assignment, you can be sure you’re properly protected, including: War (declared or not), Rebellion, Civil War and Terrorism. Cover includes travelling as a passenger in a military vehicle and even being embedded. Medical emergency recovery is from the point of an incident to an appropriate care facility, plus repatriation home when necessary. Coverage is worldwide and can include local production and technical team, as well as translators, fixers and drivers.
INSURANCE LINX
Tel: +44 (0)13 278 10570
Email: david.green@insurancelinx.co.uk
Insurance Linx offers a specialist scheme (Crisis Insurance) for those travelling to dangerous areas or those with dangerous professions. Policies can be tailored to individual needs and are available on a short- or long-term basis.
MEDIA INSURANCE BROKERS LTD
Contact: Richard Moore
Tel: +44 (0)20 7287 5054
Mobile: +44 (0)77 7094 8047
Email: richard.moore@mediainsurance.com
MIB specialise in film and television production insurance.
REPORTERS SANS FRONTIÈRES
Email: insurance@rsf.org or reporter@viaescapade.com
In partnership with Escapade Travel Insurance, Reporters Without Borders provides a complete health insurance and repatriation for journalists and reporters for almost any country, war zones included.
SAFE PASSAGE INTERNATIONAL
Tel: +1 (303) 988 9626 / 1-800-777-7665
Email: info@spibrokers.com
USA-based Safe Passage International offers travel insurance for both corporate clients and non-profit organisations. Under its Security First plans, the firm offers accident insurance, including risks posed by war and terrorism, as well as plans covering kidnap, ransom, and extortion.