Professional Indemnity Insurance

Providing professional advice or services comes with its own risks, so it’s important to protect your business against claims of malpractice or professional misconduct.

How can we help?

This type of insurance cover is ideal for businesses that provide a service where inadequate or inaccurate advice could result in financial loss or personal damages.

Whether you’re a consultant, accountant, architect or any other professional, PI insurance helps protect against the impact of potential lawsuits or cost of lawsuits.

Professional Indemnity insurance covers your business and employees from claims made for financial loss or personal damages arising from an act, error, omission, or breach of professional duty made while giving professional advice. It can also help cover the legal costs of a court action.

We can arrange cover in the following areas:

  • Negligence arising from a breach of professional duty, due to an act, error or omission
  • Fraud and dishonesty of staff
  • Libel, slander or defamation against a third party
  • Loss of client documentation
  • Legal liability for damages and claimants’ costs/expenses arising from the act, error or omission/civil liability of the “Company’s” employees
  • Wrongful or inadequate advice to client(s)
  • Acting without proper instructions from the client
  • Failure to act in accordance with client’s instructions or at all
  • Failure to advise client
  • Breaches of Trade Practices Act/fair trading legislation
  • Breaches of statute – eg Corporations Law, Uniform Consumer Credit Code

A closer look at the benefits of professional indemnity insurance

Professional Indemnity (PI insurance)’s primary benefit is its financial protection for claims arising from errors, omissions or breaches of professional duty. Without PI insurance, businesses risk facing substantial legal costs, compensation payouts and more — all of which could severely affect operations.

Furthermore, having PI insurance demonstrates professionalism and responsibility. It shows clients that you take your work seriously and are committed to providing high-quality services with a safety net for unforeseen issues. Many industries and clients even require businesses to have PI insurance as part of their contract terms.

Who needs PI insurance?

Professional indemnity insurance is essential for any business that provides professional services or advice, and for some it is required by law to have this insurance in place. PI Insurance can cover a wide range of industries, such as:

  • Legal
  • Medical
  • Financial
  • Architectural
  • IT consulting
  • Engineering
  • Marketing
  • Design

 

If you’re offering expertise to clients in any capacity where they rely on your knowledge or recommendations, PI insurance is a must. Even small businesses and freelancers should consider this coverage, as the risks of client claims apply regardless of the size of your company. It’s a critical part of your business’s risk management strategy, ensuring your protection from the financial consequences of potential errors.

Protect your business with PI insurance from Aviso Broking

Add professional indemnity insurance to your portfolio to protect your business. Let Aviso Broking help you find the right coverage to suit your needs. Explore all our business insurance options and contact us today for more information.

We'd love to hear from you

We can work with you to build an insurance package to suit your needs, chosen from a wide range of providers.

We’ll simplify the process, giving you the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’re adequately protected.

Call us on 1300 908 404
or email insurance@avisobroking.com.au

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