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SECTOR RISK INTELLIGENCE · ADVISORY

Healthcare, Hospitals & Life Sciences.

Protect healthcare institutions, diagnostic machinery, clinical staff, and clinical trials.

Hospitals, nursing homes, and diagnostic centers care for vulnerable lives while maintaining multi-crore diagnostic machines that are highly vulnerable to electrical, chemical, and operational hazards.

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TYPES OF RISKS & EXPOSURES

Critical vulnerabilities in Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals.

Healthcare risk management centers on clinical negligence claims, life-saving bio-medical machinery breakdown, hospital-acquired infection liabilities, and staff infection safety.

Liability & Legal01

Medical Malpractice & Clinical Negligence

Allegations of misdiagnosis, surgical complications, medication errors, or post-operative infections leveled against surgeons, doctors, or the hospital entity.

Impact: Severe legal claims at consumer courts (NCDRC), multi-crore settlements, and reputation loss.
Recommended: Medical Malpractice / Professional Indemnity for Hospitals & Doctors
Asset & Property02

Diagnostic Equipment Burnout (MRI, CT, Cath-Lab)

Liquid helium quench in MRI magnets, X-ray tube burnout, power surges, and laser optic damage in expensive diagnostic machinery.

Impact: Hefty repair bills running into lakhs and stalled diagnostic patient appointments.
Recommended: Electronic Equipment Insurance (EEI) with AMC Endorsements
Liability & Legal03

Premises & Patient Fall Liability

Visitors or elderly patients slipping on freshly sanitized floors, wheelchair ramps, or falling from hospital beds.

Impact: Hospital public liability claims and patient compensation mandates.
Recommended: Public Liability (Hospital / Clinical Package)
Operational & Interruption04

Contaminated Pharmacy Batches & Cold-Chain Spoilage

Cold-storage failure spoiling temperature-sensitive vaccines, blood bags, and biological injectables.

Impact: Direct inventory write-offs and critical patient treatment disruptions.
Recommended: Deterioration of Stock & Commercial Property Insurance
People & Workforce05

Healthcare Worker Exposure & Needle-Stick Injuries

Doctors, nurses, and lab technicians exposed to infectious pathogens, accidental needle sticks, and occupational disease hazards.

Impact: Hospital statutory compensation liabilities and frontline staffing shortages.
Recommended: Employee Compensation & Group Health Scheme
UNDERWRITING PARAMETERS

What insurers inspect in Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals.

Insurers price risks based on loss prevention safeguards, operational maintenance, and safety compliance. Here is what we audit before going to market on your behalf.

01

Hospital bed count, specialty departments (cardiology, oncology, neurosurgery, ICU)

02

Diagnostic equipment inventory, age, OEM warranty, and Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC/CMC)

03

Doctor and surgeon credentialing verification and hospital SOPs

04

Bio-medical waste disposal protocols and statutory pollution control board compliance

05

Oxygen plant safety certifications, fire escape provisions, and emergency evacuation drills

SECTOR EXPERTISE

Frequently asked risk questions.

Have questions specific to your facility, assets, or contract wording? Our advisory team is ready to help.

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Does a hospital's policy cover visiting consulting doctors?

Hospitals can opt for an 'Unqualified/Qualified Staff' extension or a Comprehensive Medical Establishment policy that covers vicarious liability arising from actions of visiting consultants while on premises.

How are expensive MRI or CT scanner repairs covered?

Under Electronic Equipment Insurance (EEI), sudden and unforeseen electrical/mechanical breakdown is covered, provided the machine is kept under a valid OEM maintenance contract.

Can a clinic cover clinical trials and drug tests?

Yes, dedicated Clinical Trial Liability policies are arranged to cover participant compensation and researcher defense costs in compliance with ICMR/CDSCO guidelines.

SECTOR RISK CONSULTATION

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