Darwin : Clinical Research Organizations

Medical Professional and E&O Liability Insurance for
Clinical Research Organizations

Overview

The rapid and intense pace of advancement in all aspects of clinical trials – legal, economic, and regulatory - is the driver of insurance coverage for entities and individuals engaged in biomedical research. In response to the evolving needs of health care organizations, business entities, academic institutions, and individual professionals engaged in clinical research and human subject-related professional activities, Darwin is now offering liability insurance coverage for clinical research related exposures.

Clinical Research Liability Insurance (CRLI) is the first product specifically designed to respond to a broad spectrum of risks associated with this highly regulated industry. CRLI provides a seamless suite of coverages unmatched by any other insurer. Each risk is carefully examined by our team of underwriters, risk managers, and claims managers.

Target Markets

Contract Research Organizations
Independent Research Sites
Site Management Organizations
Institutional Review Boards & Independent Review Boards

Eligible Risks

Community Hospitals
Managed Care Organizations
Physician Practice Management Companies
Private Medical Practitioners
Other Clinical Research Professionals, such as Clinical Research Coordinators and Clinical Research Associates
Other Researchers or Entities providing services in the areas of biomedical, behavioral, or veterinary research

Limts

Standard primary limits of $1 / $3 million
Up to $10 million

Features & Highlights

Clinical research professional liability coverage
Administrative / regulatory defense coverage
Billing-related proceedings coverage
Public relations consultation coverage
Worldwide coverage
The most complete suite of coverages available to the clinical research industry
A flexible program that can be tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual client

Premium Credits / Special Programs

Premium credits for AAHRPP-accredited applicants
Premium credits for ACRP-certified applicants
CRLI program for hospitals marketed in association with the American Hospital
Association (AHA)

Jurisdictions

Available in all states on a surplus-lines basis.

Submission Requirements

Darwin can quote from most competitors’ applications. However, for primary coverage a completed, signed Darwin application is required prior to issuing a policy.

Access to this product is available only to Darwin-approved producers. Approved producers may email account submissions to submissions@darwinpro.com, fax them to 860 284 1302, or mail them to the address below.

If you are not a Darwin-approved producer, click here for a list of approved referral wholesalers for this line of business.

Darwin Professional Underwriters, Inc.
9 Farm Springs Road, Farmington, CT 06032

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