Providers of professional services can find themselves in disputes with their clients and others claiming damages allegedly caused by their services’ failure to meet their expectations or the legal standard of care. Even when these claims have little or no merit, professional firms must pay for a defence against such allegations, and may even find that a settlement is preferable to the uncertainty and expense of protracted litigation.

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Professional Indemnity

Professional Indemnity

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Providers of professional services can find themselves in disputes with their clients and others claiming damages allegedly caused by their services’ failure to meet their expectations or the legal standard of care. Even when these claims have little or no merit, professional firms must pay for a defence against such allegations, and may even find that a settlement is preferable to the uncertainty and expense of protracted litigation.

Wide Array of Clients

Lockton works with a wide array of clients in the professional liability arena, including (but not limited to):

  • Accountants

  • Architects

  • Construction & engineering firms

  • Design professionals

  • Healthcare workers

  • Insurance brokers

  • Independent financial advisors

  • Management consultants

  • Physicians

  • Solicitors

  • Surveyors

Unparalleled Knowledge

Lockton is one of the leading advisors on professional indemnity insurance. We have unparalleled knowledge of the coverage available under professional indemnity insurance policies, and strong relationships with a wide array of top professional indemnity providers

Adding Value

Lockton also offers our customers comprehensive online insurance quote, claim and policy management alongside a wealth of benchmarking and customer information. For an example, please visit www.locktonlaw.com (opens a new window) or www.locktonsolicitors.co.uk (opens a new window)

Key Contacts

Donald
Yeo
Head of Global Professional and Financial Risks
+65 8869 8591
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Kevin
Wong
Vice President - Professional and Executive Risk - Greater China
+852 2250 2886
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