Skip to main content

Business

Barrister insurance

Your services are valuable. But claims can cost you. We can arrange insurance for barristers to help keep you protected.

                              0800 376 304

What insurance should I consider as a barrister?

Professional indemnity cover can help protect you against legal action – and legal fees – resulting from claims of malpractice, negligence, confidentiality and more.

At Marsh, we can arrange professional indemnity cover packaged with other liability insurances to keep you covered from multiple angles.

Key features and benefits

  • Professional indemnity limits available to fit your business needs

  • Excess for professional indemnity cover to suit you

  • Loss of documents

    Costs and expenses for replacing and/or restoring documents that are destroyed, damaged, lost or mislaid up to full policy limit.

  • Option to add cyber policy

    Third-party data security breach and client network infection.

  • Defence costs are covered in addition to the policy limit

Additional cover we can arrange

Product and services

Cybersecurity insurance

Cyber attacks are becoming increasingly common. Help protect your small business with cyber insurance solutions arranged by Marsh. 

Request a call back

Product and services

Management liability cover

Help protect your business – and your team – against management and operational risks with management liability cover.

Request a call back

Product and services

Insurance premium funding

Insurance can be a lifeline. But lump sum premiums can be a hindrance. Pay in monthly instalments with premium funding arranged by Marsh. 

Request a call back

Why Marsh?

Why should you choose Marsh to arrange your insurance solutions?

In business, we've got your back 

From mum and dad’s dairy, to national pizza chains, Marsh has a 60+ year history of supporting New Zealand’s business community. Our award-winning brokers are fluent in the latest global and Kiwi market insights and risks, but cut through the jargon to speak your language.  

Local expertise

Our New Zealand-wide network of brokers has spent years at the forefront, supporting business owners to manage their unique risks in a fast-changing market. Our brokers keep ahead of the latest market insights, both local and global, and break down complex terminology. 

Claims support

Handling an insurance claim can quickly become overwhelming, not least when your time is stretched to the limit keeping your business going in the backdrop. We help take the load off and manage, negotiate and settle claims with insurers on your behalf.

Close collaboration

We’re experts in the insurance industry. But you’re the expert on your business – always. We’ll collaborate with you to develop solutions and services that meet your specific risk profile through a personal, experienced and dedicated service approach.

Risk education

We aren’t just dedicated insurance brokers. We’re also exceptional risk educators – and we work with like-minded insurers to deliver tips, insights and guidance bespoke to your business.

Award-winning experts   

Marsh is a recognised industry leader, winning Large Broking Company of the Year at the New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards.   

Why use a broker?

Choosing business insurance means navigating through products, coverages and policy terminology – with a sales pitch as your only guide. At Marsh, our brokers will spot your unique set of risks, match you to the right choice, and advocate for you on price.

Frequently asked questions

Professional indemnity insurance is among the most highly recommended covers to consider  – particularly if it offers advice or recommendations as part of its services.

This policy can covers claims made by clients if your advice or guidance causes them or another third-party financial loss.

A typical professional indemnity policy can cover allegations relating to:

  • Breach of duty

  • Breach of privacy or confidentiality

  • Intellectual property infringement 

  • Defamation

  • Lost or damaged documents

  • Claims investigation costs.

Professional indemnity insurance typically cannot cover:

  • Existing circumstances

  • Intentional damage

  • Contractual obligations

  • Bankruptcy.

The cost of your professional indemnity insurance will depend on several factors, including your business size, revenue, and services provided.  

When requesting a quote, be sure to fill in the form values as accurately as possible, so we can arrange the right premium and cover for your business.  

Or you can request a call back to speak to a Marsh advisor for a clearer picture.

Coverage is defined on a case-by-case basis and will depend on the nature of your business, including size of risk, your risk appetite and capacity. No two businesses are the same.

Yes. Professional indemnity insurance and errors and omissions insurance are interchangeable terms referring to the same cover.

‘Claims made’ is a term used to describe an insurance policy that covers claims notified during the policy term. This may not be the same period in which the incident or error that led to the claim occurred.

Professional indemnity policies provide a 'claims made' basis of cover because advice or service errors in many professions are often discovered weeks, months or even years after the mistake was made.

If the limit of indemnity has changed, it is the limit purchased when the claim is notified that applies – not the limit purchased when the work was completed.

Related insurance solutions

selected option

Business insurance

Need a range of covers to suit your business needs? Explore Marsh’s business bundles for glass, theft, contents cover and more.

Insurance premium funding

Insurance can be a lifeline. But lump sum premiums can be a hindrance. Pay in monthly instalments with premium funding arranged by Marsh.

Business asset insurance

Your assets face the same risks as your premises: theft, damage and more. Keep your inventory covered with insurance arranged by Marsh.

Insurance for lawyers

Need to make a claim? We’re in your corner. Help keep your legal practice protected with insurance arranged by Marsh.

Accountancy insurance

You can count on Marsh to arrange comprehensive insurance solutions to help protect you and your firm. 

Bookkeeping insurance

When incidents occur, help keep your financial firm running smoothly. Let us arrange comprehensive insurance for you. 

When considering this insurance, we recommend you consider the relevant legal obligations, professional requirements and the Policy Wording to determine if these products suit your needs.

Marsh Ltd (NZBN 9429040918792)(“Marsh”) arranges insurance and is not an insurer. This webpage contains general information, does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs and may not suit your personal circumstances. For full details of the terms, conditions and limitations of the covers and before making any decision about whether to acquire the product, refer to the specific policy wordings and/or product disclosure statements available from Marsh on request. 

LCPA 23/150