The hospitality and leisure industry is operating in an increasingly complex environment, from rising costs and workforce challenges to the growing importance of cybersecurity and brand protection. Effectively managing these risks is increasingly important to support long-term resilience.
At Gallagher, we partner with organisations across the sector to help identify, manage and mitigate the risks that matter most — supporting businesses as they adapt, grow and face the future with confidence.
Your sector. Our specialism.
Our global hospitality and leisure practice supports organisations across a wide range of subsectors, including:
- Hotels and resorts
- Restaurants
- Bars, pubs, nightclubs and venues
- Sports, social, health and leisure clubs
- Museums, theatres and visitor attractions
With over 4000 + UK clients, a global network spanning 130+ countries and one of the world's largest insurance brokerages behind you, you gain the benefit of a team that truly understands your world — and the pressures shaping it.
Innovative solutions for an evolving hospitality and leisure market
The current insurance market brings both opportunity and challenge. We use our market strength and deep sector expertise to help reduce premiums, maximise coverage and deliver solutions that keep pace with emerging risks.
We go beyond traditional insurance to help clients plan for uncertainty and protect revenue, reputation and operations.
Our risk solutions include:
- Non-damage business interruption (NBDI): Protecting income when access to your premises is restricted, even without physical damage
- Parametric insurance: Fast, transparent payouts based on agreed triggers (such as weather events)
- Pandemic insurance: Supporting resilience against infectious disease outbreaks
- Captive insurance: Self-insurance structures offering flexibility and control for frequent or hard-to-cover risk
- People risk solutions: Strengthening workforce wellbeing, compliance and culture
These are just some of the products and services we offer at Gallagher. We would welcome the opportunity discuss these or other products and services available.
Further support is available through dedicated teams across construction, mergers ands acquisitions, warranties and indemnities and other specialist areas.
Why Gallagher?
We recognise that each hospitality and leisure business faces its own unique set of risks. That's why our team provides specialist insight, tailored insurance solutions and proactive risk management support.
What you can expect from us
| Specialist sector knowledge | Our dedicated team understands the realities of running a hospitality or leisure business — from guest safety to regulatory compliance and environmental exposures. |
| Proactive risk management | We focus on helping you minimise risk, reduce claims and create long-term operational resilience. Services including risk profiling, health and safety reviews, cyber risk management, fire risk assessments, training, claims analysis, business continuity planning and more. |
| Global capability | Whether you operate locally, nationally or internationally, our global network supports consistent cover and seamless service. |
| Client-first approach | we build strong, lasting partnerships — working alongside you to shape programme to match your business and ambitions |
| Specialist teams | Our specialist teams in the sector and our product design capabilities encompass all key traditional coverages such as Property, Business Interruption, Liability, Terrorism, Cyber, Management Liability and more. We also go beyond traditional insurances to help clients plan for uncertainty and protect revenue, reputation and operations. |
Your dedicated hospitality and leisure team
Every member of our practice brings sector specific experience, ensuring the advice you receive is grounded in real industry insight. Our partnership approach means regular communication, proactive guidance and a commitment to ensuring your programme continues to protect your business as risks evolve.
