“The most comprehensive licensing protection available from any insurer.” – NDML COO
Licensecure is NDML’s comprehensive loss of licence insurance policy. A nightlife venue’s licence can be suspended at any moment – Licensecure guides your business through this difficult period, with guidance and financial protection to survive the damages and legal costs.
Licensecure is the UK’s first legal expenses and liability cover designed to protect licensed nightlife venues from closure due to licensing suspensions, restrictions or revocations. Underpinned by a panel of leading licensing legal experts, Licensecure provides businesses with the best support should your venue face a licensing challenge.
Licensecure provides a bulk of cover to defend alcohol and entertainment licence disputes. A dedicated support network is available 24/7 for instant guidance on next steps and correct publicity avoiding reputational damage.
Nightclubs, live music venues and late night bars are under fire! Councils are revoking licences after spurious complaints, isolated incidents or biased licensing authority reviews. Even when allegations are disproven, councils are quick to suspend or revoke licences. And without a licence, you can’t trade.
Noise complaints, safety incidents and regulatory challenges are leading to a rising number of licensing suspensions, restrictions or revocations; the numbers speak for themselves.
412 licence reviews took place in 2023-2024
Licence reviews are more likely than ever, increasing 19% year on year.
46 grassroots venues closed in 2024
Only 835 nightclubs remain in the UK (down from 1,240 in 2020)
Licensecure is exclusively available to NDML clients. All alcohol, music and entertainment licence holders are recommended to have licensecure as part of their policy. Put simply, all nightclubs, bars, restaurants, pubs and live music venues now have the option to purchase effective loss of licence cover.
At NDML, we want to ensure all nightlife venues have the opportunity to thoroughly and comprehensively protect their business. We’ve identified licensing as a growing risk, so we’ve worked hard to develop a product in partnership with legal experts, to provide guidance and defend against the legal expenses. We want to see all venues within the nightlife and hospitality industry take advantage of Licensecure.
What is included in a Licensecure policy:
Also included is a raft of benefits afforded to nightlife operators who purchase Licensecure:
For those wanting to learn more about Licensecure and wanting to protect their venue from the likelihood of losing its licence – speak to our representatives at NDML.
Already an NDML client?
Get in touch with your contact at NDML and they’ll advise you on your next steps toward licence protection. For those unsure if they are covered, then allow us to advise you.
Not an NDML client?
Nightlife business operators can enquire through the form below where we will provide more guidance on Licensecure and how it could benefit your business.
