Why your organization needs Sexual Abuse & Molestation coverage
Organizations around the world are facing an increased exposure to Sexual Molestation Liability (SML), due to heightened societal awareness, evolving statutory requirements, and growing scrutiny. Claims against your organization could result in substantial costs, severe operational disruption and potentially devastating reputational damage. This is particularly true for businesses who work with children or vulnerable adults, such as, in the education, healthcare, religious and transportation sectors.
More frequently contractual obligations now mandate SML insurance, making it a precondition of any continued engagement. Tailored, affirmative SML coverage, not only provides financial protection, but can also offer access to specialist risk management and crisis response services, helping your organization prevent future incidents and demonstrate accountability.
Securing appropriate SML coverage is an essential safeguarding measure, both for your financial stability, and your long-term ability to retain trust among a full range of stakeholders in today’s increasingly challenging commercial and societal landscape.
Key features of the Standalone SML coverage available
Policy Triggers:
- Claims Made basis
- Retroactive date typical at inception for new policies with the ability to back date five years subject to claims experience
- Per victim retention – Per perpetrator can be obtained, however certain retention and premium levels must be attained.
Limits:
- Available on a primary and excess basis
Defense:
- Defense costs are included within the limits
- Policies include duty to defend obligations
Coverage:
- Includes negligent employment, investigation and supervision
- Background and abuse checks are required in order for coverage to extend to all employees, contractors and volunteers
Policy Triggers:
- Claims Made basis
- Retroactive date typical at inception for new policies with the ability to back date five years subject to claims experience
- Per victim retention – Per perpetrator can be obtained, however certain retention and premium levels must be attained.
Limits:
- Available on a primary and excess basis
Defense:
- Defense costs are included within the limits
- Policies include duty to defend obligations
Coverage:
- Includes negligent employment, investigation and supervision
- Background and abuse checks are required in order for coverage to extend to all employees, contractors and volunteers
Industry Appetite

Education

Real Estate

Healthcare

Government Entities

Contractors

Transportation

Leisure

Non-Profit

Sports

Religious
SML Case Studies
Why choose Lockton
Whether you are a sole practitioner, a multinational organization, or anything in between, Lockton’s specialist SML team in London can help you secure the comprehensive coverage you need.
Working with us, you benefit from the active support of a dedicated team with deep expertise in this specialized area - a team ready and able to provide tailored solutions that address your unique risks. Our strong relationships with specialist insurers in the London and Bermuda markets enable us to secure broad and competitive coverage options, providing you the confidence and protection you need to manage these sensitive exposures.
Unlike the affirmative coverage provided by a standalone SML policy, coverage included in standard General/Hospitals Professional Liability policies may be more ambiguous and feature sub-limits or exclusions that can leave some incidents uncovered or create contentious claims scenarios.
For a general, non-binding indication, please submit the following:

Insured name and address

Number of employees, both with and without client contact

Details of the programs/operations requiring SML coverage, or link to their website.
For further information or to discuss the above, please contact a member of our Team

Raffe Hobson
Broker
M. +44 (0) 7340 601 705 E. raffe.hobson@lockton.com

James Pryke
P&C Specialty US Casualty
Team Leader, London
M. +44 (0) 7585 404 886 E. james.pryke@lockton.com

Jessica Cullen
Head of US Casualty Practice, London
M. +44 (0) 7435 184 467 E. jessica.cullen@lockton.com
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