Why Professional Indemnity
Professional Indemnity Insurance provides liability cover to professionals against claims that may arise as a result of errors, omissions, misrepresentation or negligent advice provided in the course and scope of their professional services or malpractice.
Professional – An occupation or job that needs special knowledge, e.g. law, engineering, medicine, teaching etc.
Available Extensions
The cover may extend to also cover: loss of documents, dishonesty of employees, defamation, partners’ previous business and outgoing partners.
Who is covered?
All professionals who have the following characteristics:
- Have gone through a specialized training
- Require qualifications required to practice work
- Are highly educated
- Provides service at a fee
- Regulated by a governing body either a professional association or by Law
- Have clear Professional Standards
- Self-employed activity and organized in corporation
Benefits of Professional Indemnity Insurance
Financial Support
Professional Indemnity policy will cover court judgments awards and legal fees for defending yourself or the business at the court of law. The policy may extend to also cover fees and other expenses that may arise from loss of documents.
Provides Peace of Mind
Professional Indemnity policy will increase confidence in carrying out the professional duty knowing that you have means to defend yourself against any allegations for malpractice and defend your reputation thus enabling individuals and companies to continue trading in successful businesses.
Enhance Brand Image & Credibility
Professionals are accountable for their services rendered and the professional Indemnity insurance provides support and enhances goodwill as it prides confidence to your clients and investors knowing that any discrepancies that may arise in course of your duty is covered.
Increased Chances of Winning Businesses
Most contractors and government authorities will put a minimum requirement for having a Professional Indemnity Insurance to be considered in tendered businesses.