Professional Indemnity Insurance

Coverage Summary

A Professional Indemnity policy will cover you against a Claim made against you for breaches of your professional duty in performing your professional business.
The following are examples of common Claims:

  • Fraud and Dishonesty of staff towards a third party
  • Libel, Slander or Defamation against a third party
  • Loss of client documentation
  • Wrongful or inadequate advice to client(s)
  • Acting without proper instructions from the client
  • Failure to act in accordance with client’s instructions or at all.
  • Failure to advise client
  • Breaches of Trade Practices Act / Fair Trading Legislation - misleading or deceptive conduct
  • Breaches of Statute - Corporations Law, Uniform Consumer Credit Code
Additional Benefits

In addition to responding to claims for breach of professional duty, Professional indemnity policies can also include:

  • Consumer Protection Legislation cover
  • Intellectual property cover
  • Vicarious Liability for Acts, Errors and Omissions of contractors and consultants.
  • Liquidated Damages
  • Inquiry Costs
  • Joint Venture Liability
  • Loss Mitigation
  • Public Relations Expenses
Obtaining a Quotation

To obtain a quotation, insurers will require a completed proposal form as well as details regarding your previous business activities and credentials.
For more information please contact ARMS Risk Management.

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All policies are subject to the insurer's policy terms, conditions and exclusions contained in the policy wording and agreed with the insurer. The information provided in our Product pages are a general description of the cover only. For more information about any of the insurances on our website please contact ARMS Risk Management.