Security and protection

Insurance coverage for security professionals and protection industry operations to offer niche protection to those who keep us safe.

Types of businesses

The types of businesses we support with our solutions include, but are not limited to:

Security guards

Coverage for security professionals' exposures including stationary, mobile, loss prevention, armoured car, and canine units as well as training facilities and those responsible for security access and control centres

Locksmith operations

Our policy considers all angles of locksmith installation exposure to ensure security systems offer the utmost protection possible

Security product manufacturers and installers

Coverage for the design, build, and installation of security equipment and alarms as well as maintenance of equipment

Alarm monitoring

Our coverage is designed to protect call centres, dispatch operators, and 911 response

Insurance designed for the security and protection industry

Custom designed policies providing coverage for failure to perform and errors and omissions.

Commercial general liability

Commercial general liability insurance protects businesses from legal liability with comprehensive coverage crafted to meet the specific needs of an array of businesses.

Professional liability (E&O)

The professional liability product is designed to protect professionals whose business decisions may lead to errors, omissions, neglect or breach of duty while providing services resulting in third party claims.

Umbrella and excess liability

Excess and umbrella liability insurance provides an additional layer of protection over primary insurance coverage and can be tailored to meet the needs of businesses of any size or complexity.

Why is insurance for the security and protection industry important?

Standard liability policies don't meet the unique needs of the security and protection industry. Markel Canada is a leading insurer for security and protection professionals with more experience, custom wordings, and in-depth knowledge of the needs of the private security industry.

Additional resources

  • Appetite Explorer

    Markel Canada's easy-to-use appetite tool enables brokers to quickly determine the level of mutual fit for a risk profile.

  • Broker resources

    Find more information catered to brokers by accessing applications or viewing technical documents related to our products or services.

  • Claims

    While businesses and individuals may attempt to avoid a loss, claims do occur and must be dealt with fairly and quickly to ensure that any disruption to our policyholders’ businesses and lives is kept to a minimum.

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