Professional indemnity insurance provides financial protection against claims from a third party following financial loss due to a breach of professional duty or negligence resulting from an act, error or omission.
It not only covers the costs associated with a claim, but also legal bills involved with the process.
Errors and Omissions
Errors and omissions insurance is a form of professional indemnity insurance which is aimed at individuals who don’t typically provide professional advice as part of their job.
- Even though tradies don’t tend to offer professional advice, you may incidentally give advice that places you at risk of exposure to an indemnity claim.
- In these instances, errors and omissions insurance will provide financial protection against negligence resulting from an act, error and omission.
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Why Is Professional Indemnity Insurance Important?
As a tradie, you probably haven’t thought much about indemnity insurance as it often doesn’t apply to you due to the more hands on nature of your work. However, many tradies are still vulnerable to indemnity claims after providing incidental professional advice, even if you don’t charge for this advice.
If you find yourself at the receiving end of an indemnity claim, this can be a very time consuming and costly process. This is where indemnity insurance comes in. Your insurance will cover costs involved with a claim (dependent on the level of cover on your specific policy).
In some cases, you may be required to have errors and omissions insurance in place as a requirement of a contract. If you’re not sure if this form of cover is necessary for your work, have a chat to one of our experienced insurance brokers and get a indemnity insurance quote tailored specifically to your needs
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Professional Indemnity Inclusions
- Breaches of duty, including claims from privacy breaches like breaches of confidentiality and fiduciary duty, as well as professional duties that have been overlooked
- Damages due to the dishonest and negligent actions of employees
- Breaches of trade practices and fair-trading acts
- Defamation cases arising out of professional advice or services
- Public relations expenses to help protect your business’ reputation.
Professional Indemnity Exclusions
Typically, policies will not cover claims arising from:
- Illegal acts
- Punitive and exemplary damages (when a judge has found a professional to be exceedingly negligent)
- Intentional damage, which generally includes any acts, errors or omissions from the insured professional that intended or could reasonably foresee loss, injury or damage caused to a third party
- Any claim relating to asbestos
- Employee injuries sustained while working or carrying out your business’s activities (this would be covered under worker’s compensation insurance)
- Public liability claims.
What's the Cover for Trade Professionals?
Your professional indemnity insurance cover will protect you against a number of costs, including:
- Legal costs – In most cases, you’ll need to hire a lawyer during the claims process to act on your behalf during legal proceedings.
- Public relations costs – Following an indemnity claim, you may face a damaged reputation and your indemnity insurance can cover the costs of hiring a public relations professional.
- Investigation costs – Indemnity insurance will cover costs associated with investigating a potential indemnity claim.
- Damages costs – If you’re required to pay damages after settling an indemnity claim, your professional indemnity insurance will cover these costs.
How Much Does Professional Indemnity Cost?
The cost of your professional indemnity insurance will depend on a number of factors including:
- The type of work you undertake
- The size of your business
- The number of employees you have
- Your annual turnover
- Your history of insurance claims
- How much cover you require.
The higher your risk of an indemnity claim, the more your insurance premiums will cost. The cost of your insurance will also depend on the specific policy you take out. Remember not to opt for the cheapest policy you can find – you need to be confident that you have the right level of cover in place and a cheaper policy may mean that you don’t have the right level of cover.
At All Trades Cover, we’re one of Australia’s fastest-growing trade insurance brokerages. We’re dedicated to protecting your risks and have developed a trade insurance package that is specifically suited to your risks as an operator. As an added bonus, you’ll also receive a free initial consultation for any legal advice you may require.
If you’re not sure what kind of insurance cover you require, give our team a call today.
How Much Does Professional indemnity Insurance Cost?
How much you pay for Professional indemnity insurance will depend on a number of factors, including your profession, the size of your business and whether you’ve had any previous claims. To find out how much you might need to pay for this type of cover, you can use our free online comparison tool to compare your options or speak to one of our expert team members at All Trades Cover today.
Have the below details handy when applying:
- Contact details
- Business details (e.g. the total number of employees)
- Financial information (e.g. annual revenue)
- Information about any previous claims.
Optional Coverage
At All Trades Cover, we understand that you sometimes need a little extra protection which is why we have extensions available on your trade insurance package. As optional additional coverage on your package, we can provide errors and omissions insurance. This policy provides an optional extension for errors and omissions cover up to a certain limit. If you require more comprehensive indemnity cover, speak to one of our insurance brokers and we can discuss higher levels of professional indemnity insurance.
To find out more about errors and omissions insurance and how it applies to your work, speak with the team at All Trades Cover.
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Professional indemnity insurance is not just important for doctors, lawyers or accountants. It’s important for anyone who offers professional advice or services as part of their day-to-day work; because an act, error omission or breach of your professional duty can lead to a costly claim for damage or loss to a third party.
Depending on the level of cover you choose, professional indemnity insurance may protect you financially if you are found liable for an indemnity claim by a third party. Any policy will be designed to ensure that you have adequate protection. Speak with your broker to learn more about this type of coverage and how to select the right amount of protection for your needs.
Professional indemnity insurance is compulsory for some professions. For other professions, it’s not compulsory but it makes sense to take out a policy because it will give you peace of mind and protect your finances if you find yourself on the receiving end of a claim.
The cost of your indemnity cover depends on a number of factors, including the type of work you do, the level of risk involved, and your business size. The insurer will assess your situation, and then let you know how much your premiums will be. Remember that a cheap policy may not provide the level of cover that you need so don’t just jump at the lowest price – read the fine print first. Alternatively, speak to our team at All Trades Cover today.