In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination , the attempts on President Donald Trump’s life and other high-profile acts of political violence, business is booming for insurance companies that offer active shooter insurance.

Political violence was on the rise last year, and 2026 is on a “dangerous trajectory,” according to an April report by Princeton University’s Bridging Divides Initiative . To protect themselves, organizations and institutions are seeking out active shooter and active assailant insurance policies, which provide coverage in the event of an armed attack .

The market for these products has doubled in the last six years, with annual premiums now at a total of $100 million, according to the Financial Times .

These policies typically provide coverage for property damage, legal costs and other expenses resulting from the attack.…