As the need for professional advice and guidance has grown, so too has the consulting industry. Consultants come from diverse professional backgrounds and work in a variety of industries.
As a consultant, you are expected to have a high level of expertise and provide professional advice to your clients. In return, you can expect high financial rewards for your services. However, being a consultant also comes with significant risks.
If a client feels that you have failed to live up to their expectations, they could take legal action against you. That’s why insurance for consultants is vital to protect you and your business.
Phoenix Insurance Brokers works with people who’ve chosen this unique career, from freelance consultants to large consultancy firms. While every business is different, the types of insurance most commonly taken out by consultants are public liability insurance, professional indemnity insurance, worker’s compensation insurance, income protection Insurance, management liability insurance and cyber insurance if you deal with sensitive information.
Professional insurance for consultants can help to cover the costs of legal action, as well as any damages that might be awarded. It can also provide valuable peace of mind, knowing that you are protected against the unique risks of your profession.
So if you’re thinking of starting a consultancy, make sure you’re properly insured from the start.
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At Phoenix Insurance Brokers, we know insurance can be complex and challenging. That’s why we work alongside our clients making sure they have the best level of protection. And, as a valued Phoenix client, in the event of a claim, we always go the extra mile to ensure all entitlements are received. Running a consultancy firm is no easy task. Not only do you have to worry about finding clients and delivering high-quality work, but you also need to make sure that your business is properly insured. Phoenix Insurance Brokers can help you find a policy that is customised for the common risks of your industry, so you can be confident that you've found the right insurance.
Insurance is complex. Knowing which policies to choose from to protect your business involves specialist knowledge. Phoenix Insurance Brokers has been providing insurance advice to Western Australian businesses for more than 30 years. We have the knowledge and experience to know what you need to protect yourself and our service is second to none. We also know you’ll love our friendly and highly qualified team.
Using Phoenix Insurance Brokers Perth gives you access to economies of scale and insurance packages that have been specially developed through our alliance with the Steadfast Group, Australia’s largest insurance broker cluster group. Our Steadfast alliance ensures our clients receive Phoenix’s signature personalised service together with the benefits of Steadfast’s impressive buying power.
Phoenix can assist with all your general insurance needs including accessing and reviewing your insurance, full claims management, arranging premium funding and risk management.
Not only will your Phoenix Insurance Broker help you decide which policies are right for your business, they can also package multiple policies together so you only pay one premium that you can spread out over a year (to assist with cash flow). Your Phoenix Broker will also work with you to make sure your insurance changes as your business changes, so you’re only paying for what you need or you’re adding cover as your business grows.
We’re here to assist you every step of the way. With three locations throughout the state in Como, Busselton, and Broome, one of our branches is local to you. Our head office is in Preston Street in Como. Our Broome office represents our clients in the state’s North-West while our Busselton office has been servicing our clients in the South-West for almost 20 years. We also cater to clients in the Rockingham and Peel regions.
Insurance can be complex. Often you think you’re doing the right thing by taking out a particular policy, only to find you’re not adequately covered for a scenario when it comes to making a claim. This can be costly, time-consuming and frustrating.
As experienced insurance brokers who understand freelance consultants, as well as large and mid-sized consulting firms, Phoenix can work with you to ensure you have the right policies in place to protect you so that if the worst should happen, or something unforeseen occurs, you can minimise interruption and get back to providing your expertise as soon as possible.
When you’re with Phoenix, we take care of the details, giving you peace of mind to get on and do what you do best.
Some people dream of running their own consultancy business but that doesn’t mean there aren’t challenges and risks along the way, plus a lot of hard work. Whether you’re a Strategy Consultant, HR Consultant or IT Consultant we can put you on the right path when it comes to business insurance. Having the right insurance in place is essential to protect your business against unexpected challenges.
As a consultant, you know your business and industry inside and out, but that doesn’t mean you’re an expert in everything – like insurance.
We know that no two consultants are the same, which is why it’s important to work with an experienced insurance broker.
That’s where we come in.
We understand the risks that consultants face and have a range of policies to choose from – so you can find the right insurance policy for your needs. Plus, our experienced brokers are always on hand to help you with any questions about your policy.
Here are the main types of insurance that consultants should consider:
If you run a consulting business, Professional Indemnity insurance is vital to protect yourself against the risk of claims being made against you for negligent advice or services.
Even if you take great care to deliver quality services, there is always the possibility that something could go wrong and a client could hold you responsible. If this happens, a Professional Indemnity insurance policy will cover your legal costs and any damages that are awarded against you.
Professional indemnity is essential for any consulting business that provides specialist advice, so make sure you are properly covered before you start operating.
Public Liability insurance provides cover for the cost of any legal action taken against you as a result of an injury or damage that occurs in the course of your work.
This includes accidents such as slips and falls or damage to third-party property. Public liability insurance can also cover the cost of any medical expenses incurred as a result of a physical injury caused by your business activities.
In addition, it can help to pay for any legal fees associated with defending a claim.
As such, public liability insurance is an important way to protect your business from potentially costly claims.
Management Liability insurance protects directors and officers of a company from claims of wrongdoing or negligent decisions made while in their role. This type of insurance cover will protect not only directors, owners and executives of a company plus the company itself against exposures involved with managing a business.
Insurance coverage can provide protection for a variety of different management exposures including wrongful termination, sexual harassment and discrimination.
Management Liability insurance can give business owners and managers peace of mind knowing that they are protected against any legal action that may be taken against them.
For consulting businesses, having income protection insurance is paramount to protecting not just themselves but also their businesses in case of prolonged absence due to sickness or accident.
Income protection insurance is designed to help protect policyholders from a loss of income if they are unable to work. This type of insurance can help to replace a significant portion of your lost income if you are unable to work, ensuring that you and your family are taken care of financially.
While income protection insurance cannot replace a lost income completely, it can help to ease the financial burden on those who are out of work due to an illness or injury.
Cyber insurance can help to protect against financial losses arising from online security breaches.
In addition to covering the costs of data recovery and crisis management, cyber insurance can also provide coverage for regulatory investigations and fines, business interruption, and privacy extortion.
With the potential for significant financial losses stemming from cyber attacks, Cyber Liability insurance is essential for consultants working in IT or with sensitive information.
As a consultant, you can enjoy many rewards, including working with a variety of people, having a diverse workload and helping your clients achieve their goals. Every day is a new opportunity to learn something new and help a client with a unique problem.
Of course, building a successful consultancy business takes hard work, dedication, and a commitment to providing quality services. In the highly diverse and challenging field of consultancy, having the right insurance will give you the peace of mind to focus on your work and deliver the best possible service to your clients.
Now that we’ve covered the basics and some insurance options for you to consider above, there’s no better time than today to get in touch with your local Phoenix Insurance Broker to talk about how we can help you safeguard your consultancy business.
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