How Can Different Industries Benefit from Professional Indemnity Insurance?
Mistakes happen across every industry and compensation claims can cost thousands. This is where professional indemnity insurance comes in handy. This type of insurance is designed to protect businesses or individuals from compensation claims made by clients following negligent service or incorrect advice. It can also cover breaches of confidentiality and copyright.
It is utilised across many different industries and professions in the unfortunate event of being sued. Here are some examples of how selecting the right professional indemnity insurance policy can provide support in a professional setting.
Healthcare professionals
In 2021/22, the NHS received 15,078 compensation claims. Professional indemnity insurance is in place to cover healthcare workers. Though modern medicine is making significant strides forwards, it still carries risks and mistakes do happen. In the case that medical staff fail to exercise reasonable skill and care, the right insurance can help.
All healthcare professionals, whether an organisation or individual, should ensure they are covered by a suitable insurance policy.
Lawyers
All practicing law firms legally require solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance. It enhances their security alongside protecting their clients. Providing incorrect advice or failing to act in the best interests of a client leaves individuals and firms open to negligence claims and liable to pay any financial losses incurred.
Professional indemnity insurance gives lawyers the peace of mind to focus solely on running their firms as any failings of professional advice will be managed effectively.
Architects
Architects are exposed to a variety of planning, design and management risks during a construction project. The Architects Registration Board (ARB) states that every architect needs a minimum limit of indemnity of £250,000 and it must cover civil liability as well.
This offers the necessary protection against liability claims in the case of error or failure in the performance of professional duty. Claims can also arise if a client feels that the work is not reflective of what was promised in the original brief.
Consultant
Business consultancy encompasses a broad range of services and involves administering independent and specialist advice to support organisations. If your advice leads to financial loss for a client or someone injures themselves on work premises, professional indemnity insurance can provide protection.
This is of particular importance if you’re a freelancer. It is not a legal requirement to have this insurance, but it will give you and your clients greater confidence in your business practices.
Business Developmeny Manager at PAS InfoCom Technologies Ltd. Experienced in project management with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry.
