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title: Rise in US political violence fuels demand for active-shooter insurance
description: "\"Discover the growing demand for active-shooter insurance in the US as companies reassess security risks amid rising political violence, reported by the Financial Times.\""
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# [Rise in US political violence fuels demand for active-shooter insurance](https://insnerds.com/news/rise-in-us-political-violence-fuels-demand-for-active-shooter-insurance)

 Written by [Insurance Nerds Editorial Team](https://insnerds.com/news/author/insurance-nerds-editorial-team) | May 4, 2026 5:26:57 AM

## Increased Interest in Active-Shooter Insurance Amid Rising Political Violence

Insurance brokers are observing a growing demand for active-shooter insurance in the United States as companies across a wide range of sectors reevaluate their security risks, according to a report from the Financial Times. This rising interest is attributed by brokers to heightened concerns about political violence in the country.

**Original Source:** [https://www.ft.com/content/575fb8de-0c66-4182-80fc-69e6fa097e41](https://www.ft.com/content/575fb8de-0c66-4182-80fc-69e6fa097e41)

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