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We have engineers like you to thank for a lot. Keep up the innovation with engineering insurance arranged by Marsh.

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Why should engineers consider insurance?

The engineering industry involves risks like any other. But no two engineers face exactly the same risks.  

Small engineering companies might be more dependent on key clients, exposing them to sudden financial strain if a client goes dark. Medium-sized companies have more staff to manage and look after – potentially complicating risk management. Regardless of your company’s size, you should consider professional indemnity insurance and public liability insurance.  

 We can arrange engineering insurance that packages both under one policy – helping to keep you and your company protected. 

Cover we can arrange

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Professional indemnity

Helps cover costly legal fees if a client is unhappy with your work – or claims your advice or services lost them money.

  • Up to $10 million professional indemnity cover limit

    The limit of liability is the maximum amount that can be provided under the insurance policy.

  • Coverage Australia-wide

  • Tailored insurance solution depending on your industry

    Certain minimum qualifications may apply.

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Public liability

Helps protect your company against claims if your activities cause a third party – or their property – harm.

  • Choose from $5 million, $10 million or $20 million public liability cover limit

    The limit of liability is the maximum amount that can be provided under the insurance policy.

  • Coverage Australia-wide

  • Tailored insurance solution depending on your industry

    Certain minimum qualifications may apply.

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Additional cover we can arrange

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Business insurance

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

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Cybersecurity insurance 

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

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Management liability cover

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

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Why Marsh?

Why should you choose Marsh to arrange your insurance solutions?

Trusted by 130 associations

We are proud to be the endorsed insurance broker for more than 130 Australian industry groups and member associations, developing insurance solutions that help meet the risk and insurance needs of businesses across a variety of industries.

Local expertise

Our Australia-wide network of brokers have spent years at the coalface supporting business owners manage their unique risks in a fast-changing market. They keep ahead of the latest market insights both local and global and break down the jargon into your language.

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.

Single project cover

We can arrange cover for individual projects – on a case-by-case or ad hoc basis – when you need it most. Large-scale projects and those in natural catastrophe zones suit this form of cover well.

Large and complex projects

Our specialist brokers work with engineers on projects of all sizes, types and complexities. Whatever your project, we can tailor your cover to the risk exposures involved.

Risk management plans

Our specialist engineering brokers are experts in your industry. We can offer you risk management and insurance advice that’s tailored to your needs – and put a risk management plan in place.

Why use a broker?

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

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Frequently asked questions

The cost of engineering insurance can vary from business to business and risk to risk. A number of factors can impact the premium of an individual policy, including:

  • Size and turnover

  • Geographical location

  • Claims history

  • Services and goods sold.

Different insurers may also have different pricing structures. Insurance providers can base a policy’s premium on the risks they take on – and having a high number of exclusions can reduce these risks, which may result in a lower premium.

We strongly recommend reviewing the policy wording or product disclosure statement beforehand to make sure the cover you are arranging meets the specific risk requirements of your business.

Both can be key for engineers for different reasons.

Professional indemnity helps cover claims made against you and your employees on the basis of poor advice or services. Specifically services that led to financial loss or physical loss.

Public liability helps cover the costs incurred if a third party is injured or has their own property damaged as a result of your activities.

Comprehensive engineering insurance packages both in a single policy – such as the kind we can arrange at Marsh.

Even if you run your engineering business from home, you’re still exposed to certain risks. 

Accidents can still happen in your own space, as well as allegations of improper advice, professional negligence and more.

Consider whether professional indemnity insurance and public liability insurance can help protect your business.

A certificate of currency is proof that you hold a current insurance policy.

Please contact us once you have paid for your policy – we will provide you with your certificate of currency in minutes.

The answer depends on how often your business changes.

As a rule of thumb, we recommend you review your policy at least once a year. This will ensure your business’s current risk exposures are covered.

But major changes – like business growth, greater work complexity or expanded services – should always prompt an insurance review.

Some insurers need to know about certain changes in accordance with your duty of disclosure. If your business has changed recently, contact the Marsh motor trades team to update your policy. 

Yes. We can arrange monthly instalments* with a premium funder provided you meet certain criteria.

To arrange monthly payments, talk to one of our dedicated Marsh insurance brokers.

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Personal accident cover

With personal accident cover you can be sure your medical expenses are covered in the event of an on-the-job injury.
  

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Business interruption

A storm, cyber attack or machinery breakdown can grind your business to a halt. Arrange business interruption cover to keep things moving.

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Marsh Advantage Insurance Pty Ltd (ABN 31 081 358 303, AFSL 238369) (“Marsh”) arranges the general insurance (i.e. not the Discretionary Trust Arrangement) and is not the insurer. This page contains general information and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. For full details of the terms, conditions and limitations of the covers, refer to the specific policy wordings and/or Product Disclosure Statements available from Marsh on request. Marsh makes no representation or warranty concerning the application of policy wordings or the financial condition or solvency of insurers or re-insurers. Marsh makes no assurances regarding the availability, cost, or terms of insurance coverage. Any statements concerning actuarial, tax, accounting, or legal matters are based solely on our experience as insurance brokers and risk consultants and are not to be relied upon as actuarial, accounting, tax, or legal advice, for which you should consult your own professional advisors. The Discretionary Trust Arrangement is issued by the Trustee, JLT Group Services Pty Ltd (ABN 26 004 485 214, AFSL 417964) (“JGS”). Any advice or dealing in relation to the Discretionary Trust Arrangement is provided by JLT Risk Solutions Pty Ltd (ABN 69 009 098 864, AFSL 226 827) (“JLT”). JGS and JLT are businesses of Marsh McLennan. The cover provided by the Discretionary Trust Arrangement is subject to the Trustee’s discretion and/or the relevant policy terms, conditions and exclusions.

*Interest and additional fees are applicable. Terms and conditions apply.

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