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What is Professional Indemnity Insurance in Australia?
Professional indemnity (PI) insurance is a type of cover that protects professionals and businesses if a client claims they have suffered financial loss due to the professional’s advice or services. It protects against claims arising from negligence, errors, omissions, or breaches of professional duty, including the legal costs and compensation associated with defending such claims.
In Australia, PI insurance is essential because many regulated professions (such as accountants, financial advisers, engineers, lawyers, and consultants) are legally or contractually required to hold it. It helps ensure professionals can meet their legal obligations, maintain client trust, and continue operating if a claim is made.
Why You Need Professional Indemnity Insurance?
Professional indemnity (PI) insurance is commonly required in situations where professional advice leads to a client’s financial loss, where errors or omissions occur in the delivery of services, or where a client alleges a breach of professional duty. These claims can arise from incorrect or incomplete advice, mistakes in reports or calculations, missed deadlines, or failures to meet expected professional standards. Even when unintentional, such issues can result in costly legal action, making PI cover essential for protecting professionals and their businesses.
A professional indemnity insurance policy typically protects you against:
- Damages awarded to claimants
- Legal costs incurred by you and, possibly, the claimants
- Claims investigation costs
- Public relation costs
- Other expenses associated with the claim
Professional indemnity insurance is sometimes a contractual requirement or compulsory insurance, such as the ASIC requirement to comply with RG 126 for Australian Financial Service Licensees (AFSL) who deal with retail clients.
What Professional Indemnity Insurance Does Not Cover?
While Professional Indemnity Insurance provides essential protection, it does not cover every type of risk. Common exclusions typically include:
Intentional or Dishonest Acts
Claims arising from fraudulent, malicious, criminal or deliberately wrongful conduct.
Bodily Injury or Property Damage
Physical injury or property damage claims are generally covered under Public Liability or other liability policies not Professional Indemnity.
Known Claims or Circumstances
Issues you were aware of before the policy commenced and did not disclose to the insurer.
Fines, Penalties & Punitive Damages
Regulatory fines, penalties or criminal sanctions are generally excluded unless specifically endorsed.
Contractual Liabilities Beyond Professional Services
Obligations assumed under contract that go beyond your normal professional duty may not be covered.
Claims Outside the Policy Period
Claims not made and notified during the active policy period (unless run-off cover applies).
Comprehensive Professional Indemnity Insurance for Your Industry
At KBI, we provide Professional Indemnity Insurance solutions for a wide range of professions across Australia.
From consultants and contractors to specialised service providers, our brokers help you find options to safeguard your business against claims of negligence, errors, or omissions. With industry-specific expertise, we ensure you’re covered for the unique risks of your profession.
Geologists/Geoscientists
Consultants
Real Estate Agencies
Accountants & Tax Agents
Property Consultants
Migration Agents
Law Firms
Corporate Advisors
Private Equity
Fund Managers
Corporate Secretaries
Engineers
Human Resources Consultants
Graphic Designer
Public Relations
Property Consultants
Mining Consultants
Oil & Gas Consultants
IT Consultants
Technology Firms
Allied Health
Management Consultants
Key Factors When Applying for Professional Indemnity Insurance
The cost of an average professional indemnity insurance policy can vary widely.
Key considerations in the price paid include:
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Profession/Occupation
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Scope of Advice Being Given
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Experience of Directors/Employees Providing the Professional Service
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Turnover/Fees for Services
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The Number of Employees
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Contract Management
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Limit Chosen
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Risk Management Framework/Quality Assurance Controls
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Claims History
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Territory Where the Services Are Being Provided
Our difference
Why Choose KBI for Professional Indemnity Insurance in Australia?
KBI has a dedicated team that focuses on professional indemnity insurance.
We provide advice to some of the largest professional service firms in Australia and have our finger on the pulse of all Australian and Lloyd‘s professional indemnity insurers. As experts in this area of insurance, we work closely with your management and board to understand your unique needs. We then approach insurance companies on your behalf, getting a range of coverage and pricing options. Next, we compare these options and present them in an easy to read comparison with our recommendations to help you make an informed decision. Finally, we secure the insurance that you select and review it with you when required, depending on the growth and changes applicable to your organisation.
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