Every day of delay in starting a clinical trial is costly. Our Clinical Trials team offers the speed of service you need to get insurance in place quickly, while complying with ethics committee requirements around the world.
Having timely insurance cover can be critical to the success of a trial. Delays can be expensive not only in fixed costs, but also in lost revenue due to late approvals.
We understand the critical role that timely documentation plays in clinical trial start-up. Through our strong relationships with insurers, we work to deliver certificates of insurance and policy documentation, including endorsements, as efficiently as possible.
What is clinical trials insurance?
Clinical trials insurance is designed to provide financial protection for the sponsoring company, the researchers conducting clinical trials and the participants involved, in case of any injury caused.
Who is it for?
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Medical devices
- Biotechnology
- Contract research organizations (CROs)
- Nutraceuticals
Clinical trials facility
We have partnered with insurer Newline to offer a Clinical Trials Facility that simplifies program administration and provides compliant documentation quickly and efficiently.
The facility also offers a range of cover enhancements, including a sub-limit for pregnant partners, extended reporting periods, increased medical expenses for trial participants, and a cargo sub-limit for transport of trial products and ingredients.
What does it cover?
The facility can offer limits of up to $20 million for periods up to 10 years, with policy options including:
- Life of trial policies which cover the entire durationof a trial, including any extensions.
- All-trials insurance covering a number of clinicaltrials in one annually renewing policy.
- Global master difference in conditions anddifference in limits policies.
- Clinical trials cover packaged with product liability policies.
Helping clients navigate global compliance requirements
Errors in a policy or certificate of insurance can invalidate your regulatory submission. Our specialists have administered more than 10,000 clinical trials globally.* We have the experience and knowledge to respond to changing requirements and support the preparation of policies and certificates for submission to the relevant ethics committees, wherever you’re conducting trials.
We can provide access to comprehensive global regulatory and compliance information, ensuring you stay up to date about the latest developments affecting your business in each country, including:
- Non-admitted status
- In-country regulations
- Required insurance limits
- Professional liability requirements
- Certificate protocols
- Specific information requirements for each country
Our Life Sciences team includes a wide range of experience, from brokers and underwriters to scientists, risk engineers and claims specialists. We have the knowledge and resources to help you navigate change and meet the challenges affecting the industry.
- 200+ colleagues
- Supported by Willis’ global network across140 countries
- 10,000 clinical trials placed globally
- Supported by A-rated markets
*Willis statistics accurate as at 1 July 2026
Find out more
Get in touch to find out more about how we can optimize your cover and ease the administrative burden of clinical trials.
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“Our Clinical Trials team offers the speed of service clients need to get insurance in place quickly, while complying with ethics committee requirements around the world.”Victor de JagerHead of Property, Europe
