Not-for-profit & Charity Industry Insurance
Charity insurance shields not-for-profit organisations from unexpected risks that could disrupt essential services. It protects what matters most – your mission, your team, and your beneficiaries.
At Canopius, we specialise in helping charities navigate complex, evolving risks. We protect organisations and volunteers from unforeseen medical expenses and accidents, and our comprehensive cover ensures the wellbeing of your charity workforce.
Our cover supports long-term resilience – safeguarding events, people, directors, and assets. Whatever your cause, we help you deliver it with confidence.

Insurance products for Not-for-profit and Charity
Our expertise is in insurance solutions
Accident & Health Insurance
Management Liability Insurance
Political Risk Insurance
Why choose Canopius?
Canopius Syndicate 4444 is the largest in Lloyd's of London with a £2.55 billion capacity
We have built our trust and reputation across the globe offering insurance expertise, from the largest capacity in London to the single largest Lloyd’s syndicate in APAC. Our reinsurance and US business are tailored to meet your needs as a bespoke insurance provider, offering distribution partners a variety of underwriting platform solutions to suit each client.
More than 20 years of experience
In 2024, the Canopius Group wrote $3.53 billion (USD) of insurance contract written premium
Our specialists provide cover for:
- Registered charities and charitable trusts
- Community interest companies (CICs)
- International NGOs and humanitarian groups
- Social enterprises and advocacy organisations
- Environmental and conservation charities
- Health organisations
Each policy is customised to address the unique risks faced by your organisation for your peace of mind.

FAQs
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Yes. Canopius provides tailored insurance solutions for charities including large, complex organisations with international operations or multiple service areas.
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Most charities need public liability, employers’ liability, trustee indemnity, and sometimes event or cyber cover depending on their activities.
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Many policies include employers’ liability cover for volunteers, protecting the charity if a volunteer is injured while performing their duties.
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Trustee indemnity insurance protects trustees and directors against legal claims arising from decisions made in their official capacity within the charity.
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Canopius offers international cover including political risk and travel-related protections for NGOs and charities working overseas.