Retail Industry Insurance

Empower your retail business with bespoke insurance solutions that secure your operations and boost customer confidence.

The uncertainty of retail operations can lead to costly disruptions, stress, and business vulnerability. That’s why comprehensive retail insurance is essential; it transforms risk into resilience by providing tailored cover that protects your stock, premises, and reputation.

Our bespoke policies are designed to help clients mitigate exposures such as theft, cyber threats, liability claims, and supply chain interruptions. With the right policy in place, you can stay focused on long-term growth for your business. 

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Insurance products for Retail

Canopius offers the following insurance products tailored to the retail industry:

Crisis Management Insurance

Cyber Insurance

Delegated Commercial Property Insurance

Management Liability Insurance

Marine Cargo Insurance

Open Market Property Insurance

Specialist Consumer Products Insurance

Specie & Fine Art Insurance

Our expertise is in insurance solutions

At Canopius, we understand the risks faced in the retail industry and have a range of solutions built to support your business.

Crisis Management Insurance

Provides retailers with strategic protection against unforeseen events such as product recalls, contamination, or sabotage to enable a swift return to business continuity.

Defends retailers against cyber threats, including data breaches and ransomware attacks, protecting e-commerce operations and sensitive customer information whilst maintaining customer confidence.
Provides tailored coverage for retail properties, including strip malls and retail stores, through delegated authority arrangements. This cover supports operational resilience by protecting against property damage and associated risks specific to the retail sector.

Protects retail organisations from financial and management liabilities arising from regulatory actions, fraud, or negligence, helping uphold leadership stability and financial integrity.

Provides protection for retail goods during transit and storage, covering physical loss or damage across sea, air, and land journeys. This includes coverage for general cargo, bulk commodities, refrigerated goods, and pharmaceuticals, ensuring resilience in global supply chains.
Provides tailored coverage for commercial properties, including hospitality venues, shopping malls, and retail stores, protecting against property damage and business interruption. This cover helps maintain business continuity and asset protection across varied retail environments.

Addresses distinctive risks of niche or high-value consumer goods, including liability for product defects, recalls, and warranty issues, preserving both retailer interests and customer satisfaction.

Provides dedicated coverage for retailers handling luxury or collectable items to protect against damage, theft, or mishandling risks associated with a high-value stock.

Why choose Canopius?

Canopius Syndicate 4444 is the largest in Lloyds of London with a ÂŁ2.55 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 Lloyds 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

Backed by more than 20 years of experience, we have built a reputation for excellence in retail insurance – delivering tailored solutions that protect your investments and manage complex portfolios.

In 2024, the Canopius group wrote $3.53 billion (USD) of insurance contract written premium

With a portfolio exceeding ÂŁ3.53 billion in annual gross written premiums, our syndicate is trusted globally to provide robust and reliable coverage for a diverse range of retail risks.

Our specialists provide cover for

We tailor solutions for a broad range of organisations operating within the retail sector, including:

  • Clothing and fashion retailers
  • E-commerce and online marketplaces
  • Electronics and technology shops
  • Grocery and convenience stores
  • Homeware and furniture retailers
  • Individual retailers
  • Jewellers and Art galleries
  • Multi-outlet franchises and chains
  • Specialist and boutique outlets (e.g., florists, pet shops, or gourmet food stores)

Each policy is customised to address the unique risks faced by your organisation for your peace of mind.

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