As Asia’s leading risk partner, Lockton Companies provides unparalleled expertise for the Construction sector. We specialize in tailored Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) for Architects & Engineers, safeguarding your practice against complex regional risks. With a heritage dating back to 1966, Lockton delivers the specialist PII solutions and consultancy that Asian firms trust to protect their professional reputation.

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Bespoke PII cover for architects and engineers

When you choose Lockton, you benefit from a unique combination of specialist experience and expertise. We’ve been placing Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) for architects, engineers and construction-sector consultants since we started, back in 1966. We value every client’s business, putting you front and centre in everything we do. With us, you get end-to-end service from true specialists in the design and construction industry. You can call on our claims and risk management teams whenever you need them - and your dedicated account executive is never more than a phone call away.

The specialist service you deserve

As a Lockton client, you’ll benefit from the same exceptional service and attention to detail that has earned us the trust of architects and engineers across the region. Our clients are supported by dedicated professional indemnity specialists located throughout Asia, providing local expertise backed by Lockton’s global capabilities.

Our independence and expertise connect you with the right insurer

Our extensive global footprint helps us place even the most complex of risks, while our independence means we can always achieve the best deal for you, without compromise. Another key benefit you’ll experience with Lockton is our strong relationships with specialist insurers. We carefully select exactly the right insurers to deliver the best solution for your needs, both in terms of cover and price.

What we bring to your business

  • Market-leading comprehensive professional indemnity insurance cover for architects, engineers and other design and construction professionals

  • Access to A-rated capacity

  • A strategic partnership that empowers you to put your best foot forward in the insurance market

  • In-depth contract reviews and impartial risk management advice, in Asia and globally

  • Data analytics, including benchmarking and dynamic capital modelling to assess claims and losses over an extended period of time

  • Online access to renewals and other resources through our client portal and online proposal form

  • An exceptional claims offering, with advocates who tirelessly represent your cause

  • Bespoke policy wordings that reflect your firm’s unique requirements

  • A network of offices and partners around the world that enables us to take a local approach and meet compliance requirements in any territory

  • Single Project (SPPI) placements

Our services

Professional Indemnity

Cyber Liability

Management Liability

Employers and Public Liability

Office & Contents Insurance

Decennial Liability

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Management Liability

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Office & Contents Insurance

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Office & Contents Insurance

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Office & Contents Insurance

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Office & Contents Insurance

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Office & Contents Insurance

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Office & Contents Insurance

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Office & Contents Insurance

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Office & Contents Insurance

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Office & Contents Insurance

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Our Architects & Engineers contacts

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Jonathan Miles

Regional Senior Vice President, Reinsurance APAC
jonathan.miles@lockton.com

General Inquiries

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Architects & Engineers FAQs

Why do I need architects Professional Indemnity Insurance?

Architects and engineering firms across Asia face increasing pressure to manage professional risks effectively. While Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) requirements vary by market, many industry regulators, professional associations, and clients expect firms to carry adequate PII before undertaking projects. In many cases, clients will request proof of coverage as part of the contract award process.

Most importantly, PII provides essential financial protection against claims arising from negligence, errors, or omissions in the delivery of your professional services—helping safeguard your business, reputation, and long‑term viability.

Architects Professional Indemnity Insurance can protect you against a wide range of risks associated with practicing as an architect. Chief among these is financial protection against claims for professional negligence. This includes mistakes, errors or omissions made in your professional role: for example, design errors, incorrect specifications or inadequate project management. PII for architects also cover legal costs associated with defending claims of professional negligence. It can also protect you against breach of contract, defamation and libel, loss of documents and intellectual property infringement. PII cover can be extended to include things like third-party injury or property damage.

The types of professional liability risk to which architects are most exposed begin, but by no means end, with professional negligence. This arises when you, as an architect, are accused of not exercising an appropriate level of skill and care, leading to errors or omissions that result in financial loss or damage to others. Another common form of professional liability for architects is breach of contract. This arises if you fail to meet the terms and conditions outlined in a contract you have signed with a client. Professional liability claims can also arise from defective design, health and safety breaches, intellectual property infringement, non-compliance with planning permission, environmental or other regulations, and a wide range of other sources.

Across Asia, engineering professionals and firms are increasingly expected to carry Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) as part of good risk management practice. While requirements differ by market, many industry bodies and project owners — including government agencies, developers, and multinational corporations — require proof of adequate PII before awarding engineering contracts. PII is essential because it provides financial protection against claims arising from negligence, errors, or omissions in the delivery of your professional services. This can include design or calculation mistakes, project management issues, or failure to meet contractual obligations. PII helps cover legal defence costs, settlements, and compensation, ensuring that engineering professionals and firms can continue operating without facing potentially severe financial impact. In a region with rapidly expanding infrastructure and complex project demands, PII is a critical safeguard for your business and professional reputation.

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