For Professionals & Consultants

Professional Indemnity Insurance

If your clients rely on your advice or expertise, a single mistake can lead to a costly claim. Professional indemnity cover protects your business — and your reputation — when your work is called into question.

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What professional indemnity covers

PI cover responds when a client alleges that your professional service or advice caused them a financial loss — through an error, an omission, or negligence. Crucially, it covers the cost of defending the claim, not just any settlement.

Errors & omissions

Mistakes or oversights in the work or advice you provide to clients.

Professional negligence

Claims that your service fell short of the expected professional standard.

Legal defence costs

The cost of defending a claim — often significant, even where the claim is unfounded.

Who typically needs it

  • Consultants and advisors
  • Engineers, architects and built-environment professionals
  • Accountants and financial professionals
  • IT and technology service providers
  • Any business whose clients rely on its advice or specifications

Some client contracts and professional bodies require PI cover before you can take on work. We help you match your cover to those requirements.

Guidance, not guesswork

Choosing the right limit and terms matters. As an independent broker we compare cover across our panel and help you set a limit that reflects your real exposure — then stand with you if a claim arises.

Professional indemnity FAQs

What is professional indemnity insurance?
PI cover responds to claims that your professional advice or services caused a client financial loss through an error, omission or negligence. It covers legal defence costs and, where applicable, compensation.
Who needs professional indemnity cover?
Consultants, advisors, engineers, accountants, IT providers and other professionals whose advice or work clients rely on. Some professions require it to trade or to meet client contracts.
How is it different from public liability?
Public liability covers physical injury or property damage; professional indemnity covers financial loss arising from your professional advice or services. Many businesses carry both.
How much cover do I need?
It depends on your profession, contract requirements and risk exposure. We help you work out an appropriate limit rather than guessing.

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