Cover from £10/month — essential for consultants, advisors, and professional services
Quotes from brokers who specialise in your profession and understand your risk
Required by professional bodies, regulators, and clients across many sectors

Professional indemnity insurance (PI) protects your business if a client claims your advice, design, or professional services caused them financial loss. It covers the cost of defending the claim and any compensation awarded — which can be substantial even if the complaint is ultimately unfounded. PI is essential for consultants, accountants, architects, engineers, IT professionals, solicitors, marketing agencies, and any business that provides expertise for a fee.
A client does not need to prove negligence — only that they suffered a loss they attribute to your work. Defending even a baseless claim can cost tens of thousands in legal fees. Many professional bodies (including the ICAEW, RIBA, and Law Society), regulators like the FCA and SRA, and large client contracts require PI as a condition of practice or engagement.
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Answers to the questions professionals ask most about PI insurance.
Any business that provides professional advice, designs, or services to clients should have PI cover — including consultants, accountants, architects, engineers, solicitors, financial advisors, IT contractors, surveyors, and marketing professionals. In regulated professions, PI is mandatory.
The right level depends on your profession, contract values, and the potential financial impact of an error. Freelancers often start at £250,000–£500,000. Firms working on high-value projects may need £1m–£5m or more. Your professional body may specify a minimum.
PI covers the cost of defending claims that your professional work caused a client financial loss — whether through negligence, errors, omissions, or breach of duty. It covers legal defence costs, settlements, and compensation awards. It does not cover fraud or deliberate wrongdoing.
No — they cover very different risks. Public liability covers physical injury or property damage to third parties. Professional indemnity covers financial losses a client claims resulted from your professional advice or services. Most professional service businesses need both.
PI premiums are based on your profession, annual turnover, nature of work, claims history, and the level of cover required. Higher-risk professions attract higher premiums. Comparing quotes from specialist PI brokers is the most effective way to find competitive pricing.