IMA Financial Closes $4 Billion Data Centre Insurance Placement
IMA Financial Group has completed a $4 billion property insurance placement for a publicly traded AI and high-performance computing data centre operator. The transaction, handled through a major global property carrier, ranks among the largest single placements in the digital infrastructure sector.
The deal reflects a broader pattern at the brokerage. IMA has advised on several billion-dollar programmes in recent years and maintains a portfolio of placements exceeding $1 billion in total insured value across the data centre space.
Why Standard Insurance Doesn't Fit
AI and HPC facilities present risks that conventional commercial property policies cannot address. These installations house thousands of GPUs, custom power systems, and advanced cooling infrastructure - assets that demand specialized coverage.
Patrick Datz, Digital Risk Practice Leader at IMA, said the placement "reflects two decades of experience in the data centre space, bringing that expertise to today's most advanced facilities." He added that advisors must understand both the technology and the risks to communicate effectively with carriers still developing expertise in this sector.
As hyperscalers and AI infrastructure companies invest hundreds of billions in construction and equipment, insurance must evolve to match the scale and complexity. Standard policies fall short for facilities of this caliber.
What IMA's Approach Covers
The firm offers solutions across multiple risk categories:
- Property and builders risk
- Cyber and technology coverage
- Errors and omissions, directors and officers liability
- Crime protection
- Parametric business interruption solutions
Rachel Nixon, Senior Vice President and Data Centre Co-practice Lead, said the advisory process begins before submissions reach the market. IMA examines how facilities are constructed, their revenue models, and where traditional structures fail to deliver adequate protection.
"As investment in AI infrastructure accelerates, we're seeing a growing need for insurance solutions that can scale alongside these assets," Nixon said.
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