Aon plc has increased the capacity of its Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program (DCLP) by $1 billion, raising the total available coverage to $2.5 billion. The program, first launched in 2025 with a $1.5 billion ceiling, now offers a single, integrated solution that covers construction all‑risks, delay‑in‑start‑up, operational property damage, cyber, cargo, and third‑party liability for data‑center projects worldwide.
The expanded DCLP provides up to $2.5 billion for construction, delay‑in‑start‑up, and operational property damage or business interruption; up to $400 million for cyber, cyber property damage, and technology errors‑and‑omissions; up to $500 million for project cargo and transport; and up to $100 million for third‑party liability (excluding U.S. exposures). These limits allow clients to secure end‑to‑end coverage at scale, reducing friction across the entire data‑center lifecycle.
The move comes as global investment in cloud and artificial‑intelligence infrastructure accelerates. Aon’s president and CEO Greg Case noted that managing risk throughout the data‑center lifecycle is a strategic imperative, and that the program is positioned to capture a share of the more than $10 billion in new premium volume expected in 2026 alone from AI‑driven data‑center build‑outs.
Aon’s expansion aligns with its 3x3 Plan, a $1 billion investment launched in 2024 that focuses on client‑value innovation, operational excellence, and risk‑capital optimization. By scaling the DCLP, Aon is executing the plan’s goal of delivering high‑margin, high‑growth solutions in technology‑enabled markets.
Competitive pressure is evident: Advanced Technology Assurance has announced a facility capable of writing up to $750 million in data‑center capacity, but Aon’s integrated offering and global footprint give it a distinct advantage in serving multinational developers and operators. The expanded program also positions Aon to win larger, more complex deals that were previously out of reach.
Financially, Aon’s Q3 2025 results showed a 7% revenue increase to $4.0 billion, driven by strong demand in core segments, and a rise in operating income and margins. The DCLP expansion is expected to reinforce this trajectory by tapping a high‑growth niche, providing a new revenue stream that complements Aon’s broader insurance portfolio and supports the company’s margin expansion goals.
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