Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm, has expanded its proprietary Data Centre Lifecycle Insurance Programme (DCLP) by $1 billion, increasing total capacity to $2.5 billion. The move responds to accelerating global investment in cloud computing, artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, as well as rising complexity of risks across the data centre lifecycle.
First launched in 2025, DCLP is a multi-line insurance solution designed to support data centre projects from construction through to ongoing operations. The programme brings together traditionally fragmented risk classes into a single coordinated solution, integrating construction, cyber, cargo and operational risks to help clients secure capacity at scale, reduce friction and deliver projects more efficiently.
“Managing risk across the data centre lifecycle is a strategic imperative,” said Greg Case, President and CEO of Aon. “These platforms drive innovation, connectivity and economic growth. As they become more critical and more complex, building resilience into their infrastructure is essential for the wider business ecosystem. Aon is committed to helping clients anticipate risk, strengthen operational continuity and invest in the future of digital infrastructure with confidence.”
The expanded DCLP is designed to support investors, developers and operators as data centres become larger, more capital-intensive and more operationally complex. By combining insurance capacity with risk engineering and advanced analytics, the programme helps clients anticipate risk, demonstrate resilience to stakeholders and support long-term performance.
“When disruption occurs, the financial and operational consequences can be significant and extend far beyond a single facility,” said Joe Peiser, CEO of Commercial Risk at Aon. “By expanding DCLP, we are helping clients manage risk across the full lifecycle of a data centre, from build-out to steady-state operations, while enabling faster and more certain execution.”
The Data Centre Lifecycle Insurance Programme now provides up to $2.5 billion in coverage for construction all risks, delay in start-up, operational property damage and business interruption. Cyber, cyber property damage and technology E&O cover is available up to $400 million, including DSU, business interruption and SLA violations. Third-party liability cover is provided up to $100 million, excluding US exposures, and project cargo and transport insurance is available up to $500 million. Clients also have access to integrated risk engineering and cyber impact modelling through Aon’s Global Risk Consulting team.
This expansion builds on Aon’s broader strategy to scale innovative risk capital solutions for digital infrastructure. Late last year, Aon also renewed its Client Treaty, a proprietary follow-on facility providing broad multi-line coverage for complex risks, with enhanced terms including protection for extended construction periods. The renewal reflects Aon’s commitment to supporting the full lifecycle of large-scale technology projects, from initial build through to long-term operations.
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