Hunton Insurance Recovery Blog

With the dust still settling from the most expensive political campaigns in history, many politicians are already eyeing re-election bids, while newcomers are gearing up to enter the race for the first time in the midterms or beyond.

In a landscape where presidential and congressional candidates spent nearly $14 billion during the 2020 election cycle, and projections for 2024 suggest total spending exceeded $16 billion, modern political campaigns and their operations are more complex—and risky—than ever before. From campaign staff facing the potential for bodily injury on the trail to cybercriminals targeting sensitive donor information, the range of exposures is constantly growing. It is crucial for campaigns to secure the right insurance coverage to mitigate these evolving risks.

This post explores the key types of insurance coverage political campaigns should consider, as well as strategies to ensure maximum recovery should a loss occur.