Construction/Project Managers

Professional Indemnity Insurance for Construction Project Managers

Construction project managers provide professional advice that directly influences project outcomes, costs and timelines. When that advice proves negligent, Professional Indemnity Insurance provides essential protection.

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Risk Exposure

Why Construction Project Managers Need Professional Indemnity Insurance

Project managers are trusted advisors who make decisions affecting programme, cost, quality and risk on behalf of their clients. When those decisions prove wrong, the financial consequences can be severe.

Claims against project managers typically arise from inadequate cost control, failure to manage programme effectively, poor procurement advice, or failure to identify and manage project risks.

Most clients will not appoint a project manager without evidence of Professional Indemnity Insurance, and the required limits are often substantial given the value of projects under management.

Scope of Cover

Typical Activities Covered

Project planning and programming
Cost management and budget control
Procurement and contract administration
Risk management and reporting
Stakeholder management
Quality assurance oversight

Illustrative Claims Scenarios

Typical Claims Scenarios

The following scenarios are illustrative examples only and are intended to demonstrate the types of claims Professional Indemnity Insurance is designed to respond to.

1

Procurement Advice Failure

A project manager recommends a procurement strategy that results in the appointment of an unsuitable contractor. Project delays and additional costs follow, and the client pursues a Professional Indemnity claim.

2

Cost Overrun Failure

Inadequate cost monitoring allows a project to exceed budget significantly before the client is properly informed. A Professional Indemnity claim is made for the excess costs and wasted expenditure.

Proposal Information

What Underwriters Usually Ask

When we approach the market on your behalf, underwriters will typically require the following information. We guide you through this process.

01Types and values of projects managed
02Whether cost management or quantity surveying services are provided
03Professional qualifications (RICS, APM, CIOB)
04Contractual basis of appointment
05Maximum project values under management
06Claims history

Why Choose PLB

Specialist Project Managers PI Brokers

Sector Expertise

We understand the specific professional risks facing project managers and arrange cover that responds to your actual exposures.

Market Access

Access to specialist Professional Indemnity underwriters and markets with experience in this sector.

Personal Service

Deal directly with experienced PI specialists who know your sector — not a call centre or an algorithm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Project Managers — Common Questions

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