Architects professional indemnity insurance

Because architects are involved in the construction industry, getting business insurance quotes can be time-consuming and the policies complex. Professional indemnity insurance – usually requiring a wedge of forms – and public liability are both important architects’ insurance covers.  Depending on your business status, there may be other types of cover needed as well.

At Simply Business, we’ve made it really simple for architects to buy the right insurance policy at a competitive price.

Building your business insurance policy

These architect professional insurance covers will help you get started building your ideal policy:

Professional indemnity insurance – If a client suffers financial loss a result of your advice, professional indemnity insurance can cover the costs of any related claims made against you. Many clients will only deal with you if you have sufficient professional indemnity insurance. Simply Business offers cover up to £5 million.

Public liability and Employers' liability insurance – covers you if you cause injury or damage to a client, contractor, employee or member of the public during the course of your work.

Office insurance - Our office insurance covers your business equipment if it is accidentally damaged, lost or stolen.

Other covers suitable for architects can include business interruption insurance and laptop cover.
 

Why choose Simply Business for your architect insurance?

• Compare quotes online from up to 8 trusted insurers
• We've helped over 200,000 businesses
• Tailored policies for architects to suit your business's risks
• Speak to our UK insurance team if you get stuck
• Award-winning claims process with 24/7 access
• Receive your documents online instantly

Details to look out for when you buy architects' insurance

• Make sure you check and understand any exclusions on the policy. Simply Business offers you the chance to read the policy documents in full before you buy.
• Try to find out what level of professional indemnity insurance your clients might expect and what is standard for architects.
• If you employ people other than immediate family members you will need to take out employers’ liability insurance.