Liberty Specialty Markets has launched an insurance offering for medium-sized retail businesses in the UK and Ireland.

Following a successful pilot programme, the proposition will be delivered through hubs in Manchester, Bristol and Dublin, supported by its London headquarters.

The offering provides tailored insurance programmes for retail businesses, alongside access to underwriting, claims and risk engineering teams. Insureds will also receive risk management insights focused on issues specific to the retail sector. Pre-inception site visits help build a clearer understanding of clients' operations, supporting risk assessment and claims handling.

Stuart Sutherland, head of UK retail at Liberty Specialty Markets, said: “Liberty is focused on engaging with clients as a long-term risk partner. The proposition announced today brings that approach to mid and upper-mid retail businesses and is particularly timely as the mid-market drifts further toward commoditisation.

“We’re there for our clients’ worst day and, by engaging with them before a loss with our integrated underwriting, risk engineering and claims approach, we can deliver faster, better informed and more responsive support when it matters most.”

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