Retail Brokers
Specialist market access for retail brokers placing difficult, unusual or complex risks.
Specialty Insurance
Specialty Insurance
Expert support for complex, unusual, high-value, crisis, political violence, security and difficult-to-place risks.
CJ Coleman works with brokers and intermediaries on Specialty Insurance placements that need more than a standard market route.
Our team clearly presents non-standard and tough risks to strategic Lloyd’s of London and Company market partners.
Primary & Excess Placements
Structured placement support across primary and layered insurance needs.
When
Support For Specialty Insurance
Specialty Insurance is designed for risks that are complex, unusual, sensitive, high value, politically exposed or difficult to place through standard markets.
Specialty risks are rarely solved by a standard market submission. CJ Coleman has a proven track record of presenting non-standard and difficult risks to suitable Lloyd’s of London and Company market insurers.
Who
Who We Support
CJ Coleman works with clients, brokers, intermediaries and organisations that need specialist market access, technical placement support and careful handling for complex or sensitive risks.
Wholesale Brokers
Wholesale placement solutions and niche underwriting expertise for fellow brokers.
MGAs And Coverholders
Specialist market access for MGAs and coverholders placing complex or difficult risks.
Corporates With Complex Risk
Advice and placement support for organisations exposed to high-value, unusual, sensitive or non-standard risks.
High Net Worth Clients
Specialist support for private clients with valuable assets or more complex exposure requirements.
Museums, Galleries & Collectors
Placement support for fine art, specie, exhibitions, collections, storage and high-value asset risks.
Event Organisers And Venues
Specialist support for events, venues and organisations exposed to security, liability or operational disruption concerns.
International Businesses
Support for organisations with cross-border exposures, international assets or risks across multiple territories.
NGOs, Charities & Education Organisations
Specialist help where safeguarding, security, evacuation, abuse-related or crisis exposures may apply.
Businesses With Political Violence Exposure
Specialist help where safeguarding, security, evacuation, abuse-related or crisis exposures may apply.
Why CJ Coleman
Why CJ Coleman?
Specialty risks are rarely solved by a standard market submission. The way a risk is presented, and access to specialist markets and appetite, can influence available cover, terms and capacity.
CJ Coleman has a proven track record of presenting non-standard and difficult risks to suitable Lloyd’s of London and Company markets.
- Independent Lloyd’s BrokerAccess to specialist Lloyd’s of London and Company Market routes for complex Specialty Insurance placements.
- Specialist Market AccessSupport for risks that require tailored appetite, wording, capacity or underwriting consideration.
- Complex Risk PlacementPlacement support for high-value, unusual, sensitive or difficult to place risks.
- Crisis & Security Risk UnderstandingSpecialist insight across terrorism, political violence, active assailant, malicious risk, evacuation and crisis response risks.
- Broker & Intermediary SupportPractical support for retail brokers, wholesale brokers, MGAs, coverholders and intermediaries.
- Discreet Relationship-Led ServiceHuman-centred broker support for sensitive risks requiring careful handling, clear communication and a trusted relationship.
How
HowWe Help
CJ Coleman has a proven track record helping clients and partners move from initial risk understanding through to market presentation, insurer discussion and placement support - all with decades of experience and jargon-free, relationship-led communication.
1.
Understand The Risk
We review the asset, exposure, location, values, territories, threat profile, limits, claims history and placement objectives.
2.
Shape The Market Presentation
We present the risk clearly and carefully to suitable Lloyd's of London Markets & Company Markets insurers.
3.
Support Placement
We help manage market feedback, terms, capacity, wording, claims considerations and next steps.
Specialty Insurance Cover Areas
Explore the core areas within Specialty Insurance. Each page gives more detail on a specific risk type, placement area or specialist cover.
- Terrorism & Political ViolenceCover for organisations exposed to terrorism, sabotage, civil unrest and politically motivated violence.Cover for organisations exposed to terrorism, sabotage, civil unrest and politically motivated violence.
- Crisis Management
- Active Assailant
- Assault & Battery
- Fine Art & Specie
Where
Where Specialist Support May Be Needed
Specialty Insurance may be needed where risks are excluded from standard policies, involve high-value assets, or are affected by unusual political, security, crisis or operational exposures.
- Terrorism Or Sabotage ExposureAssets, people or operations exposed to terrorism, sabotage or related malicious acts.
- Political Violence Or Civil Unrest
- Active Assailant Threat
- Assault, Battery Or Violence-Related Incidents
- Crisis Or Evacuation Exposure
- High Value Assets In Storage Or Transit
- Exhibitions Or Temporary Displays
- Vault Or Secure Storage Exposure
- Risks Excluded From Standard Policies
- War Exposure
International Market
International Market Support
Specialty risks often involve international exposures, cross-border assets, high-value locations, and politically sensitive territories.
CJ Coleman has 50 years of experience working with clients, brokers and intermediaries seeking access to Lloyd’s of London Market and Company Market insurers for complex global insurance placements, especially where suitable market appetite and capacity are not generally available.
Our work for UK and international clients often involves bespoke market engagement, where personal experience and strong relationships add considerable value.
Lloyd’s and Company Market Access
Support For Global Risks
Cross-Border Asset And Liability Exposures
High Value And Sensitive Risk Placement
Political Violence And Security-Related Risks
Broker and Intermediary
Broker And Intermediary Support
CJ Coleman works closely with retail brokers, wholesale brokers, MGAs, coverholders and intermediaries seeking specialist market access for complex insurance risks.
Our role is to help partners present the risk clearly, approach suitable markets and support the placement process with technical understanding and responsive broker communication.
Retail Broker Support
Wholesale Broker Support
MGA And Coverholder Support
London Market And Lloyd’s Access
Difficult To Place Specialty Risks
Sensitive Or High-Value Risk Presentation
Support For Unusual, Complex Or Non-Standard Exposures
Need Help Placing Specialty Insurance Risk?
If you need support with Specialty Insurance, specialist market access, broker-led placement or any complex risk requirement, speak to CJ Coleman.
Services
Related Services
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FAQs
Specialty Insurance FAQs
What Is Specialty Insurance?
Specialty Insurance covers complex, unusual, sensitive, high-value or difficult-to-place risks that need specialist markets, wording and underwriting beyond standard policies.
What Types Of Specialty Insurance Can CJ Coleman Help Place?
Complex, unusual, and high value liabilities including crisis cover, political violence, war, security, financial, technology-based and difficult-to-place risks.
When Is Specialty Insurance Needed?
Specialty Insurance may be needed where risks are excluded from standard policies, involve high-value or sensitive assets, or are affected by unusual, international or politically exposed circumstances.
Can Specialty Insurance Support International Risks?
Yes. Specialty risks often involve international exposures, cross-border assets, high-value locations and politically sensitive territories, and CJ Coleman can support placement through specialist markets.
What Information Is Needed To Review A Specialty Risk?
Useful information may include the class of business, exposure, territories, limits, claims history, contracts, risk controls and placement objectives.
Is Specialty Insurance Suitable For Standard Commercial Risks?
Specialty Insurance is designed for complex, unusual, sensitive or difficult-to-place risks rather than standard commercial insurance, though brokers placing such risks are welcome.
