Target Appetite
• Property owners of automated factories and smart manufacturing facilities
• Construction and engineering firms building automated factories

Automated Factories

Manufacturing has come a long way in the last century. With the integration of robotics, data, and autonomous control systems, today’s factories are almost unrecognisable from the days of the industrial revolution. But this high degree of automation creates a new class of concentrated risk, where a single vulnerability or hardware failure can halt production across entire lines.

From sensor malfunctions on robotic arms to cyber-attacks targeting PLC networks and SCADA systems, the cascading impacts of disruption can be severe. Automated factories are also dependent on multi-vendor robotics integration, tightly coupled software platforms, and recovery timelines that leave little room for error. These realities require insurance solutions built for advanced manufacturing, not traditional property risk.

ATA brings deep technical understanding of robotics, autonomic systems, and electrification to underwriting automated factories. Our approach looks at risk holistically, spanning hardware, software, and operational continuity, so that operators and manufacturers can scale automation securely and efficiently.

The Role of Insurance in Commercialising Advanced Technologies

As advanced technologies shift from development to full-scale commercial use, managing the risks associated with these innovations becomes essential for their success. ATA plays a pivotal role in enabling these new industries to thrive by offering tailored insurance solutions that address their unique challenges.

Third Party Liability Protection: Across all sectors of advanced technologies, accidents and system failures can be hard to predict and can lead to significant third-party claims. ATA offers strong liability coverage, ensuring that manufacturers and service providers are protected from the financial repercussions of property damage or personal injury claims.

Product Liability Insurance: Companies developing advanced technologies like battery systems or autonomous vehicle software face heightened risks as they bring these complex solutions to market. ATA’s specialised products liability insurance helps mitigate the risk of product failures, recalls, or malfunction that could otherwise derail a company’s growth.