Fidelity Insurance

Because not all thefts are caused by people outside of the business.

Insurance to cover fraud by employees and trusted internal staff

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What is Fidelity Insurance?

The name Fidelity Insurance goes back to the 19th century, and it basically means all employees are under a duty of fidelity to their employer. The duty of fidelity is also known as the duty of good faith, or of loyalty. So, Fidelity Insurance is exactly that. Fidelity Insurance protects a business against an act of infidelity, such as employee theft, forgery and embezzlement. These days, it can include social engineering fraud too.

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Ask a Question Why do I need Fidelity insurance?

Because it’s often the person closest to you, who you trust the most, who finds a way to exploit your weaknesses. Sad but true.

Ask a Question Do all Business Insurance policies cover Fidelity automatically?

No. Some do, to be fair, but often only for smaller amounts.

Ask a Question Are Fraud losses worth insuring against?

Yes! In 2023, over £2.3 billion was lost due to fraud, with the average cost being £145,000 per case.

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Questions we frequently get asked about Fidelity Insurance?

What happens in the event of a claim? Will the police have to get involved?

Not always - but yes, in most cases a police report is mandatory.

Does the policy only cover losses dating from when it was incepted?

No. Some policies cover all historic losses as long as it was discovered within the policy period.

If I put controls in place, could I avoid the need for buying this type of insurance?

Certain controls will be mandatory, such as payments over a certain amount having to be authorised by two people. However, with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) it is becoming increasingly easier to bypass the controls - especially if the fraudster was part of the management team who put the controls in place!

How much does this type of insurance cost?

The cost of Fidelity Insurance can vary massively, depending on the size and nature of the business, what previous losses they have and what controls are in place. The minimum premium is often in excess of £5,000 per annum.

Which insurance companies offer Fidelity insurance?

Not all insurers offer this type of insurance in isolation, amongst those who do are Allianz, Aviva, Zurich and Underwriters at Lloyds

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What happens if we need to make a claim?

If you need to make a claim on your insurance, you need to call your insurance broker or insurance company straight away.

If you have a policy with Prizm Solutions, then you simply call us.

As your broker, we are here to help – and we will provide you with all the contact numbers you need to deal with a claim when you take out the policy.

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