Global insurance and reinsurance broking group Aon has expanded its proprietary Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program (DCLP) by $1 billion, or 67% taking total capacity to $2.5 billion, driven by greater investment in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital infrastructure.
Aon launched the proprietary multi-line insurance facility last year with up to $1.5 billion in coverage, designed to support data centre projects from construction through ongoing operations.
The updated program builds upon Aon’s broader strategy to scale risk capital solutions for digital infrastructure.
The DCLP combines traditionally fragmented risk classes into a single coordinated insurance solution. By integrating construction, cyber, cargo and operational risks, DCLP helps clients secure capacity at scale, reduce friction and execute projects more efficiently, explains the broker.
The expanded DCLP includes coverage of up to $2.5 billion for construction all risks, delay in start-up (DSU), and operational property damage/business interruption.
Additionally, it covers cyber, cyber property damage and tech E&O up to $400 million, including DSU (damage and non-damage), business interruption and SLA violations.
It also covers third-party liability coverage up to $100 million (excluding U.S. exposures), and project cargo and transport insurance up to $500 million.
Aon explained, “The expanded DCLP is designed to support investors, developers and operators as data centres grow larger, more capital-intensive and more operationally complex. By integrating insurance capacity with risk engineering and analytics, the program helps clients anticipate risk, demonstrate resilience to stakeholders and support long-term performance.”
Greg Case, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Aon, commented, “Managing risk throughout the data centre lifecycle is a strategic imperative – these platforms drive innovation, connectivity and economic growth. As these facilities become more critical and complex, building resilience into their infrastructure is essential for the broader business ecosystem. Aon is committed to helping clients anticipate risks, strengthen operational continuity and invest in the future of digital infrastructure with confidence.”
Joe Peiser, CEO, Commercial Risk, Aon, added, “When disruptions occur, the financial and operational consequences can be significant and ripple well beyond a single facility, affecting customers, supply chains and broader business operations. By expanding the capacity of DCLP, we are helping clients manage risk across the full lifecycle of a data centre – from build-out to steady state operations, while supporting faster, more certain execution.”
