Who should consider it?
Professional indemnity insurance is mandatory in some industries, such as medicine, accounting, law and financial advisers – with the requirements differing from state to state.
But even in cases where it’s not required by law, it’s recommended for anyone who is providing professional services or advice in exchange for a fee – like engineers, graphic designers, IT consultants and more. And regardless of your legal obligation, it’s often a customer requirement that you have this cover in place.
Did you know?
When you’re outsourcing work to a contractor, you may still be legally liable for any errors they make – so it’s worth to help make sure you're protected.
What can it cover?
As a wide-ranging insurance solution, professional indemnity cover may include anything from accidents to errors and omissions.
To protect again professional risk, you may want to consider a combination of:
- Professional indemnity insurance to protect against legal action from a client
- Medical malpractice insurance for cover against patient claims due to errors or breach of duty
What isn't cover?
There are exclusions. There is also often a deductible or excess and limits on cover, so check with your Lesure insurance broker.