Insurance for Work and Travel in Afghanistan
From Kabul to Kandahar, we provide trusted insurance for humanitarian workers, reconstruction teams, consultants, and NGOs operating in Afghanistan’s most complex and high-risk regions.
Our specialist cover supports individuals and organisations working in areas like Kabul, Kandahar, Herat, Jalalabad, Mazar-i-Sharif, and Kunduz – with no exclusions for location, purpose, or conflict-related risk.
Our specialist cover supports individuals and organisations working in areas like Kabul, Kandahar, Herat, Jalalabad, Mazar-i-Sharif, and Kunduz – with no exclusions for location, purpose, or conflict-related risk.
We also offer cover for local Afghan staff, interpreters, and in-country partners – ensuring your whole team is protected, wherever the work takes you.
Insurance for anyoneworking in Afghanistan with 24/7 claims support you can reply on.
If you or your team are heading to Afghanistan for reconstruction work, humanitarian response, engineering projects, election observation, or reporting from the ground, we’re here to help.
Our specialist policies are built for high-risk travel and operations. That includes cover for conflict monitoring, development programmes, infrastructure support, and NGO or consultancy fieldwork – with no exclusions for war, civil unrest or political violence.
We’ve supported humanitarian teams, medical staff, engineers, journalists, faith-based organisations, and independent consultants working across Afghanistan – offering practical protection and calm, expert support when it’s needed most. Cover is also available for your local Afghan colleagues and support teams as part of your policy.
Our specialist policies are built for high-risk travel and operations. That includes cover for conflict monitoring, development programmes, infrastructure support, and NGO or consultancy fieldwork – with no exclusions for war, civil unrest or political violence.
We’ve supported humanitarian teams, medical staff, engineers, journalists, faith-based organisations, and independent consultants working across Afghanistan – offering practical protection and calm, expert support when it’s needed most. Cover is also available for your local Afghan colleagues and support teams as part of your policy.
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We cover what other insurers don’t.We go the extra mile to provide comprehensive insurance coverage.
1. War, Conflict and Civil Unrest
We go the extra mile to provide comprehensive insurance coverage in areas affected by war, conflict, or civil unrest. Our policies ensure your safety while you report on crucial global events, as long as you are not directly involved in or participating in any conflict.
2. Medical Evacuation and Repatriation
Depending on the policy you select, we offer robust options for medical evacuation and repatriation.
In the event of an emergency, rest assured that you’ll have access to timely medical evacuation to an appropriate care facility and specialist travel arrangements to return to your home country, if necessary.
In the event of an emergency, rest assured that you’ll have access to timely medical evacuation to an appropriate care facility and specialist travel arrangements to return to your home country, if necessary.
3. All High Risk Regions and Countries
We provide insurance cover for workers at home and abroad as well as multi-person insurance for agencies and organisations needing global cover for their employees in all countries and territories, with no exclusions.
4. Travelling with Military Personnel
Depending on the policy you choose, we provide cover for those embedded with or travelling alongside military personnel in non-combatant roles, as long as you are not participating in conflict or other military operations during the time you’re embedded.
5. Death and Disablement
Whether you’re operating in conflict zones, natural disasters, or working in other challenging environments, our insurance plans provide a safety net, ensuring that you and your dependents are taken care of.
6. Sickness and Accidental Injury
Select the policy that best suits your needs and enjoy coverage for sickness and accidental injuries.
Our Assistance Partner, Northcott Global Solutions Ltd (NGS), may be contacted at any time, 24/7 365.
Our Assistance Partner, Northcott Global Solutions Ltd (NGS), may be contacted at any time, 24/7 365.
Essential Insurance for AfghanistanIncluding Kabul, Kandahar, Helmand, Ghazni, Khost, Jalalabad, Kunduz, Mazar-i-Sharif, and Herat – with no exclusions for conflict zones or purpose of travel.
Working in Asia: Understanding the Risks and Preparing Properly
While certain areas of Afghanistan – such as parts of Kabul and Herat – may be relatively stable at times, much of the country remains subject to ongoing conflict, security threats, infrastructure challenges, and limited access to emergency services. Conditions can shift rapidly, with regional differences in safety, accessibility, and political control.
While certain areas of Afghanistan – such as parts of Kabul and Herat – may be relatively stable at times, much of the country remains subject to ongoing conflict, security threats, infrastructure challenges, and limited access to emergency services. Conditions can shift rapidly, with regional differences in safety, accessibility, and political control.
Whether you’re operating in Kandahar, Jalalabad, Mazar-i-Sharif, Kunduz, or beyond, working in Afghanistan requires a deep understanding of the local context, including tribal dynamics, military presence, logistical constraints, and security protocols.
Comprehensive Cover for High-Risk or Conflict-Affected Travel
Our specialist insurance supports individuals and organisations working in active conflict zones, post-conflict environments, and logistically complex areas across Afghanistan.
We work with NGOs, medical teams, engineers, election monitors, journalists, interpreters, and many others who need protection that matches the reality on the ground. We also offer cover for local Afghan staff, in-country partners, and support teams as part of your mission.
Our role is to help you stay protected, informed, and focused on your work – whether you’re rebuilding infrastructure, delivering aid, documenting events, or supporting civil society under pressure.
We also cover areas of Western, Middle and Southern Asia such as:
Comprehensive Cover for High-Risk or Conflict-Affected Travel
Our specialist insurance supports individuals and organisations working in active conflict zones, post-conflict environments, and logistically complex areas across Afghanistan.
We work with NGOs, medical teams, engineers, election monitors, journalists, interpreters, and many others who need protection that matches the reality on the ground. We also offer cover for local Afghan staff, in-country partners, and support teams as part of your mission.
Our role is to help you stay protected, informed, and focused on your work – whether you’re rebuilding infrastructure, delivering aid, documenting events, or supporting civil society under pressure.
We also cover areas of Western, Middle and Southern Asia such as:
Who do we provide cover for?While these are some of the most common roles we support, they’re by no means the only ones.
We provide insurance for a wide range of roles – not just the usual ones.
Whether you’re an engineer, election observer, photographer, translator, researcher or something else entirely, we can help. If you’re travelling to Afghanistan for work, training, assessment or support, we’ll guide you to a policy that fits your plans.
Tell us what you’re doing and where you’re going – we’ll take care of the rest.
Whether you’re an engineer, election observer, photographer, translator, researcher or something else entirely, we can help. If you’re travelling to Afghanistan for work, training, assessment or support, we’ll guide you to a policy that fits your plans.
Tell us what you’re doing and where you’re going – we’ll take care of the rest.