A deductible is the amount you pay first for each claim. The average deductible for Professional Indemnity policies is $10,000 to $20,000. Get a $0 deductible Professional Indemnity policy online, exclusively from Provide.
Professional indemnity insurance protects you from lawsuits related to negligence, errors and omissions, defamation, IP infringement, and much more. Essentially, if you make an accidental mistake while providing a service, and you get sued for it, this insurance will act as a safeguard.
This type of insurance is industry-standard for consultants, accountants, financial service firms, engineers, architects, doctors, charities, and more.
This type of insurance will pay for:
1. Lawyer fees to defend your company from claims of professional negligence
2. Legal damages awarded due to such lawsuits (covers damages and settlements)
Professional indemnity insurance is very important if you operate any kind of professional service business. If you make an error while serving clients, or your service causes damage or injury, your clients can certainly file civil lawsuits against you, demanding you pay compensation.
Unless you have massive amounts of cash to pay for lawyer fees and legal damages, it is very beneficial to have a Professional Indemnity policy that will protect you from expensive litigation.
For example, if you run an Accounting practice and make mistakes while auditing financial statements, your clients could file a civil suit against you for malpractice.
For instance, you make verbal claims (slander) and written claims (libel) about a competitor’s services that are later found to be untrue, resulting in you being sued.
Example Claims:
1. An architect makes errors while drawing up building plans. These errors cause building faults, and delays in the construction project. The client sues the architect for $500,000 in damages.
A nail salon, performing manicures, accidentally causes infections in several clients’ fingernails. The clients collectively file $100,000 in civil suits for negligence, and personal injury.
The coverage terms of each Professional Indemnity policy can be crafted to suit your unique needs. Drop us a message to start crafting your own custom policy.
As long as you provide any kind of professional advice/service to clients, it’s critical that you have Professional Indemnity Insurance to protect your business. For a small annual fee, you immediately protect yourself from lawsuits that could potentially deal a crushing financial blow to your business.
It is standard practice for these industries to have Professional Indemnity coverage:
Accountants
Consultants
Healthcare Services
Legal Services
Financial Services (Financial Advisors, Investment Firms, Brokerages)
Architects
Surveyors
Logistics Firms
PR/Marketing Firms
Construction Firms
Spas and Massage Therapists
Condominium MCSTs
You should evaluate these factors to decide:
Regulatory/Professional Association Requirements: Some industries (e.g. accounting, financial services, law) have legal requirements for how much Professional Indemnity Insurance you need to have.
Worst-Case Scenario: Think about the size of the contracts you accept. What is the maximum amount you could be sued for? And how much would it cost for lawyer’s fees?
Number of Employees: The more employees you have, the more professional liability you are exposed to. Your firm could face multiple lawsuits caused by different employees!
Some types of businesses have more complex liability requirements. If you operate a business that is a financial institution (e.g. asset management), or you provide engineering services, then it’s even more important to carry higher amounts of coverage. A good starting point for businesses in such sectors is $500,000 to $1 million, as a bare minimum.
Our experienced brokers at Provide will help you create a policy that will protect you from the worst legal scenarios.
Professional Indemnity Insurance starts from $42/month. Prices will vary depending on your business industry, and annual revenue.
With Provide, you save up to 25% on your annual premiums. That’s because our digital operating model creates lower overheads, and we pass every dollar saved back to our clients.
In order to get the best coverage for your business at the lowest cost possible, it’s crucial to work with a great broker. Our industry experts, with 20+ years of combined experience, will:
1. Analyse your unique needs.
2. Craft a custom protection plan for you.
3. Search the market for the best coverage and lowest prices for you.
