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Professional liability insurance (BAV).

Insure the financial loss suffered by your client due to professional misconduct for which you are liable.

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All about getting professional liability insurance

With professional liability insurance (BAV), you insure the financial loss your client suffers as a result of professional misconduct for which you are liable.

Professional liability insurance is designed for self-employed individuals and SMEs who provide advice, for example. These may include architects, engineers, consultants in business services and ICT specialists.

This insurance protects your business from claims if your business is held legally liable for the damage to others caused by your business, your employees, your products or by yourself.

When taking out professional indemnity insurance, the company, employees (including agency staff, trainees or volunteers), directors, supervisory directors and partners are covered. Cooperating family members are also insured.

Some insurers insure your liability for damage to persons due to environmental damage with a third-party liability insurance. You are then also insured for liability for damage to the belongings of others if the environmental degradation was caused by a supplied product not installed by yourself and the damage occurred suddenly.

Employer's liability

This insures you for damage to employees due to a work accident or occupational disease. Labor-related traffic accidents on foot or by bicycle are also insured.

Attention! Was the traffic accident caused with a (insurance required) motor vehicle, of which the employee is the driver or passenger? Then this is not insured.

Walk-in

With walk-in, you insure liability for damages caused by acts or omissions made prior to the inception of the insurance.

Cheapest professional indemnity insurance

Looking for the cheapest professional liability insurance? You can find it by comparing different providers. There are many providers on the market, and the selection keeps expanding. Moreover, premiums can vary widely. Sometimes people choose the cheapest insurance they can find without looking closely at the coverage. However, when comparing professional liability insurance, it is important to look not only at the price, but also at the coverage and terms. After all, there can be big differences in these as well. Perhaps the cheapest professional liability insurance policy will not cover you as well as you actually want.

Compare professional indemnity insurance

Before purchasing professional liability insurance, it is wise to compare different providers. This is actually always true, for any insurance. After all, there are many providers on the market, all with different premiums and conditions. By comparing, you can save a lot of money every year. Premiums can change annually, so it pays to make a comparison every year. Because premiums are regularly adjusted up or down by insurers, it may very well be that the cheapest professional liability insurance from last year is no longer as advantageous in the new year. Or perhaps things have changed in your business, making you better off with another insurer. Moreover, by comparing you can find the best professional liability insurance at the lowest price. All reasons to start comparing professional liability insurance policies before you buy.

Benefits
  • Insurance from €20,- per month
  • Insured against property damage due to misdiagnosis and professional misconduct
  • Reimbursement of legal costs of defence (if any)
  • Choice of all insurers in the Netherlands
  • Compare and contract 24/7
  • Fast, free cancellation service
Communicating changes is important

When you apply for insurance or have a claim, you have to answer questions. You must answer these questions honestly. In addition, you must do as much as you can to prevent and limit damage. Report damage as soon as possible! Furthermore, it is important to inform us if things change.

Easy comparison and conclusion

Through our website you can easily compare insurances. After entering a few details, a number of insurance policies will appear, tailored to your needs, with the corresponding premiums and policy conditions. You can compare these. If you have found a suitable insurance, you can take it out immediately. Are you having problems or do you have any questions? Then you can contact us. You can reach us by phone at 088 - 688 37 00. We will be happy to help you.

How does Alpina work?

As an intermediary, we are not part of any insurance company. This means that we have no financial or production obligations to the companies we work with. When comparing insurance, we consider your personal situation and specific wishes regarding coverage. Alpina makes insurance clear and fast.

Money back guarantee! (14 days)

Your insurance enquiry will be assessed quickly, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can then immediately take to the road with peace of mind. You don't have to worry about your old insurance either. You can cancel it with us directly online.

Supervision

Alpina complies with all the legal requirements of the AFM. For example, we have the necessary permits and diplomas and we are affiliated with the Financial Services Complaints Institute (Kifid).

What is not insured with professional indemnity insurance?

You are not insured for damages to yourself or your business. In addition, the things listed below are not insured with professional liability insurance.

Below are the main things not covered by professional liability insurance. Want to know more? Then always read the policy terms and conditions.

Redelivery of a product or service

Damages and expenses incurred because the work or services performed by you must be redone are not insured.

Legal Help

Not insured are the costs for legal assistance, criminal proceedings, disciplinary proceedings or dispute resolution without a court of law.

Outlet

If someone holds you liable after the insurance terminates for an act or omission before the insurance terminates, it is not covered. However, you can extend the reporting period when you terminate the insurance or when your business stops.

(Air) craft or motor vehicle

Does an (air) vessel or motor vehicle cause damage for which you are liable? Then this is not insured.

Intention or violation

Damage caused intentionally by your employees or yourself, as well as damage resulting from deliberate violation of government regulations is not insured.

Asbestos

Liability for an occupational disease resulting from asbestos exposure is not insured. The removal and disposal of asbestos is also excluded.

Fraud, criminal activities, acts of war

You are not insured if you commit fraud when taking out insurance or in the event of a claim. Or if a claim involves criminal or punishable activities. You are never insured if the damage is the result of molestation or an atomic nuclear reaction.

Frequently asked questions about professional liability insurance

As an entrepreneur, you may have to deal with professional liability. But what is it?

What is professional indemnity insurance?

You have your own business, business is booming. There is plenty of work and you can set aside some money to save. But what if you are held liable for financial damages? A small mistake in this case can have major consequences. For example, a liability claim can add up considerably in costs.

Briefly, this refers to liability arising from mistakes made by self-employed individuals or companies in the performance of independent professional activities. Professional liability can therefore arise from all sorts of things, such as negligence, misjudgments, incorrect advice, absenteeism, etc. The damages arising from these can therefore be recovered from you as a business owner.

To determine professional liability, professional standards are often considered. In other words, would another professional with the same knowledge and experience have acted in the same way while observing the requirements of good professional practice?

Want to know more about business insurance? Take a look at our business insurances or contact us for an insurance advice without engagement.

Is professional indemnity insurance mandatory?

Professional indemnity insurance is not always obligatory. Only for certain professions is a professional indemnity insurance prescribed by law or by trade associations.

It is increasingly common for clients to require that self-insured ZZP workers insure their liability before they are allowed to work for them.

What does professional indemnity insurance cost?

The cost of professional indemnity insurance depends on a number of factors:

  • The industry in which you work
  • Your annual turnover
  • The number of employees

At Alpina.nl you can already calculate an indication of the premium for professional liability insurance online. You do this by filling in some information about your company.

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