DATA CENTRE STRATEGIES

The latest enhancement adds US $ 1bn to the programme and, crucially, extends coverage to data centres already in operation – filling a gap that previously left assets exposed once they moved beyond their first year of service.

“ Data centres have become foundational to innovation, connectivity and economic growth,” says Joe Peiser, CEO of Risk Capital at Aon.“ As these assets grow in size, complexity and importance, resilience must be built from the start. By expanding our Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program and extending coverage to operating data centres, Aon is helping clients anticipate risk, protect critical assets and invest in digital infrastructure with greater confidence.”

The programme is a multi-line solution drawing together coverage for construction all risks, delay in start-up, operational property damage and business interruption – up to US $ 3.5bn in aggregate. Cyber and technology errors and omissions coverage extends to US $ 400m, including non-damage cyber delay in start-up and ransomware protection, while third-party liability reaches US $ 200m globally. Project cargo and transport insurance adds a further US $ 500m in capacity.

The full programme is supported by a global panel of A-rated or higher insurers spanning Lloyd’ s of London and Company markets, with risk engineering and cyber impact modelling available through Aon’ s Global Risk Consulting team.

Joe Peiser CEO of Risk Capital Aon

Aon’ s April 2026 expansion to its Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program( DCLP)

The expansion to cover operating assets marks a meaningful shift in how lifecycle management is being understood. Data centres that have passed through construction and commissioning now retain coordinated support as they enter steady-state operation – a transition that has historically created discontinuity of coverage and elevated risk exposure for owners and investors.

78 July 2026