Syria is one of the most challenging environments in the world to insure properly. Most standard policies will not respond in any meaningful way, which leaves many professionals exposed at the point they most need support.
This is specialist cover designed for journalists, NGOs, contractors, researchers and operational teams whose work still requires them to be present in high-risk and unstable environments.
What's included
Designed for non-combatants working in environments where standard insurance often fails.
Syria is one of the most challenging environments in the world to insure properly.
The risks are not theoretical — they are practical, immediate and often unpredictable. Insurance designed for stable environments is unlikely to help when something goes wrong here.
Country context
The situation
Syria's political landscape changed dramatically in late 2024 with the fall of the Assad government. HTS-led forces now control Damascus and much of the north-west, while the situation in other regions — including Kurdish-controlled areas in the north-east and residual regime-aligned pockets — remains fluid. The transition away from Assad creates both new access opportunities and new risks.
International organisations are reassessing their Syria presence following the change in government. Humanitarian access has improved in some areas, but the security environment remains complex: armed groups with different loyalties, unclear command structures and ongoing local conflicts mean the risk of being caught in crossfire or targeted is real.
For non-combatants considering work in Syria — journalists, humanitarian workers, researchers and reconstruction staff — specialist insurance and 24/7 emergency support remain essential. The improvement in access does not mean a reduction in risk to individuals.
What to watch
Why it can be challenging
Multiple armed factions with unclear command and control
Syria's security landscape is fractured. HTS, Kurdish forces (SDF/YPG), Turkish-backed groups, and remnant IS cells operate in different areas with different rules of engagement. Non-combatants can be targeted by any faction for different reasons.
Active Islamic State insurgency in central and eastern regions
IS retains a significant insurgency capability in the Syrian desert, Deir ez-Zor and the Iraqi border region. Ambushes, IEDs and targeted killings of anyone perceived to be associated with opposing forces continue.
Infrastructure destruction and absent services
Years of conflict have destroyed much of Syria's medical, communications and transport infrastructure. Emergency response in most of the country depends on the resources international organisations bring with them.
Kidnapping and extortion by armed groups
Kidnapping of international staff for ransom or political leverage has occurred throughout the conflict. The post-Assad transition period, with its unclear authority structures, does not eliminate this risk.
Can you get insurance for Syria?
We provide specialist insurance for non-combatants travelling to Syria for professional and operational reasons.
This cover is built for real working conditions in an environment where infrastructure, access, medical support and evacuation can all be severely constrained.
Why this matters in Syria
Syria is not a place where ordinary assumptions about travel or insurance apply. The risks are not theoretical. They are practical, immediate and often unpredictable.
That means having insurance that is designed for stable environments is unlikely to help when something goes wrong.
Specialist cover gives you a clearer route to support in an environment where that support can be difficult to access.
Practical relevance
Professional work in an active or recently active conflict environment where standard insurance provides no meaningful cover.
Medical treatment following an incident where local facilities may be severely limited or inaccessible.
Need for evacuation where safe routes, transport options and border access may all be restricted at the same time.
Support for NGOs, journalists and operational teams working under sustained pressure in one of the world's hardest operating environments.
Emergency support
NGS provides 24/7 support. They can assess the situation, help coordinate treatment, support evacuation where possible, and manage the case through to a safer outcome.
You are not relying on a policy alone. You have access to real-world support in an environment where that matters most.
Continuity
Yes. Eligible personal accident benefits can continue after you return to your country of domicile, subject to the policy terms.
That helps provide continuity if the impact of an incident continues after you leave the country.
Exclusions
Being clear about exclusions helps buyers know exactly what this policy is for and where separate cover may be needed.
This policy is designed to protect people, not possessions.
Cover not included
Activity exclusions
Property exclusions
These covers can be arranged separately if required.
Threat intelligence
For a deeper understanding of the current situation, including operational risks and regional dynamics, see our threat intelligence hub.
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