Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII)
Get A QuoteProfessional Indemnity Insurance (PII) is essential for businesses within specific industries. It is a way of protecting businesses and professionals against claims of negligence, errors or breach of duties. It will ensure that actions which have resulted in a client’s loss is compensated.
Professional Indemnity Insurance is important for businesses within the financial, service and legal industries. Its purpose is to protect professionals and businesses from costs that may be claimed by clients if they suffer a liability.
If you work as or employ service providers, PII is required by some professional associations. If any claims arise from a client who has suffered a loss after following your professional advice, your business will be protected from paying compensation. It can also include legal costs, depending on the details of your policy. This insurance makes sure that those who were disadvantaged will be rewarded with adequate compensation.
Babal Karama Project Management Services offer PII from a wide variety of top insurers. The cost of each policy can differ and the amount insured is also dependent on the policy that you choose. Our team is confident that we can find the right policy that suits your needs. So get in touch with our team today for expert advice and a quote. Fill in the form below with your details and a staff member will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
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Professional Indemnity Insurance FAQs
What does indemnity insurance cover?
Professional indemnity insurance will cover any compensation, settlement and court fees awarded by the court after a civil liability claim. The amount covered by the insurance will be dependent on the policy that you take out. The details of your cover will be dependent on your own requirements.
Professional indemnity insurance is critical for those who work in certain fields, especially service providers in the legal and financial industries.
Why do I need indemnity insurance?
You will need professional indemnity insurance if you work as a service provider, for example as a solicitor. Similarly, if you work at a law centre or anywhere that provides legal advice, you will need PII. In some cases, you may also need indemnity insurance if you work in design, for example as an architect or an interior designer.
It is a very critical layer of protection for professionals and businesses within certain fields. In a situation where a client files a case stating that they have suffered a loss, your insurer will shoulder the costs. This includes legal fees as well as damages and interests awarded by the court to the claimant.
For the claimant, it ensures that they receive adequate compensation for the losses they have suffered. In this way, you will avoid bigger court cases. The loss can be anything from physical to financial losses.
Is indemnity insurance a legal requirement?
It is not a legal requirement to have professional indemnity insurance. However, professional associations will require firms to have PII because it offers protection from any claims made by a third party. If you do not acquire a PII, you may risk being fined or even closed down by your regulator.
It is a huge risk to continue your business if you do not have professional indemnity insurance. It can save you from many potential costs. Your insurance will pay for the legal costs acquired in the process as well as damages awarded to the claimant by the court if a claim is made.