Professional Indemnity Insurance for Environmental Engineers
Since 2011 we have been arranging professional indemnity insurance for environmental engineers and other professions. Whether you are starting a new firm or already established, we have a specialist knowledge of the professional indemnity markets and the cover you'll need.
- Competitive premiums
- Cover up to £10 million
- Dedicated Account Manager
- Policies tailored to the requirements of your firm
- Long term expertise within the PI insurance market
- Risk management insights
What's covered by professional indemnity insurance for Environmental Engineers
Policy wordings vary, but these are some examples of the types of issues that are generally covered by professional indemnity insurance for Environmental Engineers.
- Professional negligence or errors. Mistakes in calculations, design, modelling, impact assessments, or failure to identify contamination or compliance issues, leading to a client’s financial loss.
- Breach of professional duty / civil liability. Claims arising from breach of contract, non‑performance of your consultancy obligations or failure to exercise reasonable skill and care in environmental engineering work, leading to a financial loss to a client.
- Legal defence costs. The cost of representing and defending your business including the engagement of specialist lawyers, experts, court costs and arbitration.
Examples of Environmental specific risks
- Inaccurate or flawed reports. For example, an environmental impact assessment or contamination survey misses key issues, and the client then faces unexpected remediation costs, regulatory action, or loss of development value.
- Wrong or misleading advice. Recommendations on waste, emissions, drainage, remediation strategy or regulatory compliance that later turn out to be incorrect or non‑compliant, causing the client financial loss.
- Failure to warn or advise. Not highlighting a material risk (e.g. flood risk, ground contamination, protected habitats) that a competent environmental engineer should reasonably have identified.
Getting a quote for professional indemnity insurance
Professional indemnity insurance for a company in the technology sector is best obtained from a specialist broker. A good broker will reduce the annual premium cost as well as providing valuable advice and support throughout the insurance period, especially on claims.
Unless you have the necessary insurance knowledge and expertise, beware of buying your cover online. For a quotation or a discussion you can contact us by phone or complete a quote request form.
The environmental sector has seen rapid growth over the course of the last decade which has led to an expansion in the professional indemnity market to accommodate this growth. As a result, competition between insurers has increased and significant premium savings are often available. The demand for professional indemnity insurance for environmental engineers has never been greater so please talk to us about how we can save you money.
Our markets have a wide appetite and we can quote most disciplines and occupations within the environmental sector including ;
- Asbestos
- Analysts
- Biology
- Ecology
- Economists
- Engineering
- Geology
- Geotechnical
- Engineers
- Site assessment
- Site studies
- Waste
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