Life science organisations face complex and evolving risks as they move from research and development through clinical trials, commercialisation and scale. Navigating these challenges successfully requires deep sector understanding and strong connections within the innovation ecosystem.
HWS is a specialist life sciences insurance broker and a proud member of both One Nucleus and Barclays Eagle Labs. Through these networks, we work closely with founders, investors and innovation leaders at the earliest stages of growth. As part of this commitment, we are sponsoring and attending One Nucleus’ BioWednesday Breakfast London – From Idea to Impact, bringing together the life sciences community to explore funding, intellectual property and the real route to market for start‑ups.
Beyond events, our role is to help life science businesses protect valuable assets, manage risk effectively and build resilience as ideas progress from discovery to real‑world impact.
Specialist Insurance for the Life Sciences Industry
At HWS, we design insurance programmes tailored to the specific needs of life science and healthcare organisations.
Every business and product has a unique risk profile, which can change rapidly as funding, regulation and commercial strategy evolve. We work in partnership with our clients to understand their scientific ambition and long‑term objectives, enabling insurance solutions that minimise risk while supporting growth.
Our scientific background and long‑standing relationships with specialist insurers allow us to deliver bespoke, sector‑specific insurance solutions that adapt as businesses scale.
Insurance Cover for Life Sciences Companies
We provide comprehensive insurance coverage for life science businesses in the UK and internationally, including:
- Business interruption insurance
- Clinical trials liability insurance
- Directors & Officers (D&O) liability insurance
- Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance
- Intellectual property insurance
- Products liability insurance
These solutions support credibility, fundability and operational confidence throughout the product lifecycle.
Life Sciences Clients We Support
HWS Specialty works with a broad range of life science organisations, including:
- Clinical trials organisations
- Laboratories and testing facilities
- Medical product and device manufacturers
- Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies
- MedTech, FemTech and BioTech businesses
- Telemedicine providers
- Digital health, apps and wellness platforms
We tailor each programme to reflect the scale, complexity and ambitions of the business.
Active in the Life Sciences Innovation Ecosystem
We are proud members of One Nucleus, the not‑for‑profit life sciences and healthcare membership organisation headquartered in Cambridge, and Barclays Eagle Labs, which supports high‑growth, innovation‑led businesses across the UK.
These partnerships keep us close to founders, investors and innovation leaders, and connected to the real‑world challenges shaping life science businesses today.
Supporting BioWednesday Breakfast London
As part of this commitment, HWS is pleased to sponsor One Nucleus’ BioWednesday Breakfast London:
From Idea to Impact: Funding, IP and the Real Route to Market for Life Science Start Ups
- Wednesday 6 May 2026
- 08:30 – 10:30
- Barclays Innovation Hub powered by Eagle Labs, Shoreditch
The event will explore practical approaches to building fundable, scalable life science businesses, focusing on early‑stage decisions around milestones, IP and capital strategy.
Key Life Sciences Contacts
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Helen Gush |
Andrew Cowing |
Josh Simpson |
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Tracey Wingar |
Jamie Hart |
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