Professional Indemnity Insurance for Architects, Engineers and Planners

Proper coverage with individual professional indemnity insurance: Architects, engineers and planners are liable when it comes to construction projects. Err on the side of caution with our flexible professional indemnity insurance Zurich Planner.

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Benefits at a glance

You are protected against the financial consequences of claims for damages
Zurich works on your behalf to defend against unjustified claims
Generous ground-up coverage, attractive package solutions and various add-ons for professional indemnity insurance to meet your specific needs
Insurance also covers freelance draftsmen working on projects

Professional advisors and effective support if you need to submit a claim, thanks to specialist teams and more than 45 claims inspectors throughout Switzerland
Attractive participation in surpluses
Coverage for subsequent risks if the business shuts down
Service center with 24-hour claims service

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As an architect or construction engineer, your interdisciplinary way of working means that you take on more and more responsibility. In the event of claims being made, you have to take responsibility for your project. This is particularly true of construction projects – minor errors can have major consequences. You can rely on Zurich Planner professional indemnity insurance to clarify all types of claims and defend against those that are unjustified.

Take advantage of our package solutions with frequently requested supplementary coverage at attractive prices, including principal’s liability, legal protection in criminal proceedings, advanced payment of expertise costs, participation in planner groups or items carried
Combine your package solution with other supplementary coverage

Architects
Construction engineers
Construction supervisors
Building technology engineers
Mechanical engineers
Surveyors
Other planners
Planner groups (ARGE)

Covers investment, operational and product risk
Employment as a general planner or sole contractor
Insurance also covers sub-planners and freelance draftsmen working on projects
Submission of building and construction plans
Insurance also covers environmental damage
Coverage for subsequent risks if the business shuts down

Damage to and defects in buildings and installations
Pure pecuniary losses
Benefits are not reduced as a result of gross negligence (except incidents involving the abuse of alcohol, drugs or medications)
Employment as real estate appraiser, construction consultant or legal expert
Liability insurance for owners of condominium

You receive professional support when you submit a claim, from notification through to settlement
More than 45 claims inspectors are available to support you in person
Interdisciplinary team of specialists including lawyers, construction engineers, construction supervisors, architects and specialists qualified in building damage