How much professional indemnity insurance does an architect need?

Name: Professional Indemnity Insurance for Architectural Services
Brand: Alan Boswell Group
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The recommended amount of cover (often referred to as a “limit of indemnity”) varies according to the professional body that you’re a member of, and the contracts that you’re working on. You can usually find out the minimum amounts required by speaking to them. We can also advise on your individual business, because you may need more.

Professional Indemnity Insurance for Architectural Services

Professional indemnity insurance for architectural services shields architects against claims related to design errors, project delays, or faulty advice.

Cover limits from £50,000

Available from £100 per year

Optional extras available

Professional indemnity insurance for architectural services and engineers provides peace of mind if you supply anything from design to planning permission and project management services. But, no matter how much experience you have, there’s always a chance you may provide advice in error, leading to compensation claims and even legal action.

The Alan Boswell Group Difference

We’ve worked with businesses of all shapes and sizes across the UK for more than 40 years, so we understand the challenges you face and the importance of providing independent, impartial, and practical insurance advice. Our professional indemnity insurance specialists work with a select panel of insurers to ensure you have the right level of cover for your business – and provide expert advice – at a competitive price.

As a business insurance broker we have access to a wide range of products, so we can provide you with the best solution for your business. Add to this service our outstanding in-house claims team and risk management solutions and you have your ideal insurance partner.

Professional indemnity insurance for architectural designers

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Professional indemnity insurance in detail

Professional indemnity insurance provides cover for legal costs and compensation claims from third parties, including your clients and the end user. Claims may come about following the provision of negligent advice or services, resulting in financial loss.

Our specialist PI policies are suitable for a range of architectural professionals, including architects, project managers, town planners, electrical engineers, and heating and ventilation engineers.

Civil liability

If a client or end user suffers financial losses because of any advice, information, or designs you provided, a professional indemnity policy will cover your legal costs, awards, and settlements.

Breach of confidentiality

If your client has entrusted your business with personal information or confidential details and these are unintentionally shared without their permission.

Defamation

You may accidentally damage someone’s reputation in the process of conducting business, resulting in legal action and compensation being awarded. PI will cover these costs up to the value of your cover limit.

Copyright/trademark infringement

If your advice unintentionally suggests your client should copy or produce a derivative of another work, you may be pursued by the copyright holder or your client for loss of income.