Insurance for Work and Travel in Iraq – Trusted cover for high-risk destinations.
From Tehran to Zahedan, we provide practical insurance for NGOs, journalists, and professionals operating across Iran’s most complex and sensitive regions.
Our cover supports individuals and organisations working in Iraq.
Regions like Baghdad, Mosul, Erbil, Basra, Kirkuk, Fallujah, Najaf, and the border regions with Syria, Turkey and Iran and other high-risk or politically sensitive areas – with no exclusions for unrest, conflict, or mission type.
Regions like Baghdad, Mosul, Erbil, Basra, Kirkuk, Fallujah, Najaf, and the border regions with Syria, Turkey and Iran and other high-risk or politically sensitive areas – with no exclusions for unrest, conflict, or mission type.
Insurance for anyoneworking in Iraq with 24/7 claims support you can reply on.
If you or your team are heading to Iran – including cities like Baghdad, Mosul, Erbil, Basra, Kirkuk, Fallujah, Najaf, and the border regions with Syria, Turkey and Iran and other high-risk or politically sensitive areas – for humanitarian work, journalism, consultancy, or cultural and civil society missions, we’re here to help.
Our specialist policies are built for higher-risk travel and operations, including cover for conflict monitoring, development work, NGO field support, and human rights reporting – with no exclusions for war, civil unrest or political sensitivity.
We’ve supported journalists, faith-based groups, humanitarian teams, election observers, and independent consultants working across Iraq – offering practical protection and calm, expert support when it matters most.
Our specialist policies are built for higher-risk travel and operations, including cover for conflict monitoring, development work, NGO field support, and human rights reporting – with no exclusions for war, civil unrest or political sensitivity.
We’ve supported journalists, faith-based groups, humanitarian teams, election observers, and independent consultants working across Iraq – offering practical protection and calm, expert support when it matters most.

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 IraqIncluding Baghdad, Mosul, Erbil, Basra, Kirkuk, Fallujah, Najaf, and the border regions with Syria, Turkey and Iran and other high-risk or politically sensitive areas.
While some parts of Iraq – such as Erbil, Baghdad and Najaf – offer greater stability and rich cultural heritage, other regions pose serious challenges for those travelling or working there. Areas near border zones, including parts of Nineveh, Diyala, Kirkuk and Anbar provinces, are often affected by political tensions, armed conflict, and movement restrictions.
Many regions in Iraq present significant operational risks. These can include limited medical infrastructure, restricted communication networks, civil unrest, and tight government controls – particularly in border areas with Syria, Iran, and Turkey.
Whether you’re a journalist, NGO worker, engineer, or consultant, our role is to help you stay protected, well-informed, and focused on your mission – wherever your work in Iraq takes you.
We also cover areas of Western, Middle and Southern Asia such as:
Many regions in Iraq present significant operational risks. These can include limited medical infrastructure, restricted communication networks, civil unrest, and tight government controls – particularly in border areas with Syria, Iran, and Turkey.
Whether you’re a journalist, NGO worker, engineer, or consultant, our role is to help you stay protected, well-informed, and focused on your mission – wherever your work in Iraq takes you.
We also cover areas of Western, Middle and Southern Asia such as:




Who do we provide cover for? Tell us what you’re doing and where you’re going – we’ll take care of the rest.
Working in Iran – whether in Mashhad, Zahedan, Ahvaz or Tabriz – requires careful planning, cultural awareness, and the ability to adapt to evolving circumstances.
If you’re travelling for engineering work, humanitarian missions, consultancy, election observation, archaeological research, or media reporting, it’s essential to have accurate local intelligence, a contingency plan, and the right insurance in place before you go.
If you’re travelling for engineering work, humanitarian missions, consultancy, election observation, archaeological research, or media reporting, it’s essential to have accurate local intelligence, a contingency plan, and the right insurance in place before you go.