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Business Consultant Insurance

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Tailored consultant insurance from 23p a day*

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Protect against claims from clients and the public

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What is...

consultant insurance?

Stepping into businesses to advise comes with risks. Whether you’re consulting on efficiency or strategy, people look to you for advice and to make big changes. In the event something were to go wrong, it’s important you have the right insurance in place to protect you financially from any fallout of claims.

Insurance for consultants is tailored to help protect consultants from financial and legal risks associated with working in professional services.

What types of consultants are covered?

Here is an example of the consultant types we can help:

  • Management consultants
  • IT consultants
  • Financial advisors
  • Marketing strategists
  • HR consultants
  • Technology consultants
  • Business transformation specialists
  • Energy consultants

Can’t see yourself on the list? Whether you’re self-employed or run a small business, it’s likely we can help. Get in touch with us today to explore your options.

Why do consultants need insurance?

Whether you work with corporate clients or small businesses, you might run into the following risks:

  • A client claims negligence or incorrect advice has caused harm
  • You suffer an injury that prevents you from working
  • An employee suffers illness or injury as a result of their work

If you employ anyone to work for you (including volunteers), you’ll need to take out employers’ liability insurance as a legal requirement. If you are self-employed or contracted and work alone, you don’t need this.

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What doesn’t it cover?

Although not every insurer is the same, you’re likely to see some exclusions. Always refer to your policy wording to see what’s included and excluded. You may see the following exclusions:

  • Intentional misconduct
  • Criminal activities
  • Uninsured events
  • Undeclared activities

How much does consultant insurance cost?

Business consultant insurance could cost from 23p a day*

Not all insurers are the same, so it’s difficult to give a solid figure for what you might be paying. The following will affect the price of your premiums: 

  • Extent of cover - The more cover you opt for, the more expensive your package is likely to be. 
  • Your insurer - The insurer you choose will also influence costs. 
  • Experience level - Your insurer could take into account how long you’ve been qualified.
  • Location  – Where you work is taken into consideration when calculating the price of your premiums. 
  • Claims history - Whether or not you’ve had previous claims made against you or you have made previous claims may affect your future premiums.

*This price is for a trades and professions policy – 10% of customers who were sold with one of our panel providers paid £84.20 or less annually (excluding any additional administration fees) between 01/01/25 & 31/12/2025. Equivalent to £7.02 a month or £0.23 a day (and excludes the extra costs for paying monthly). Your actual policy and price may vary on your business requirements.

Do you still need insurance if you’re freelance?

Freelance consultants are often more vulnerable to risks and should consider the right insurance, including professional indemnity.

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At Bionic, we support UK business owners and want to help in every way we can. That’s why we work with a panel of trusted insurers and carry out a business insurance comparison to find the right one for you. Get in touch with us today by starting a quote online. 

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How Bionic business insurance comparison works

Compare insurance quotes in three simple steps
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Start your quote online

Speed up the process by submitting basic business details online – whenever you have time. 

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Speak to our UK-based team

Schedule a call with one of our insurance brokers to discuss the details to ensure they’re correct. 

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Compare tailored quotes

Get your quotes from our panel of trusted insurers and through any questions with our team. 

What do I need to get started?

You only need a few details to get started with getting a free business insurance quote online, so it’s best to have the following information ready to go: 

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Your business name and trade

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Your policy start date

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Your name and contact details to receive your quote options

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You may be asked additional questions about business activities

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Consultants Insurance FAQs

Is past work covered?

Past work can be covered through what's called "retroactive coverage" or "prior acts of coverage", but only in certain circumstances. This protection helps consultants with claims coming out of the woodwork from work completed months or years ago. However, you need to have an existing professional indemnity policy in place for a retroactive date to be put in place.

If you're taking out a new policy and have never had any professional indemnity cover in place, then you aren't able to have retroactive coverage as there was no cover in place. You would only be covered from the start date of your policy. 

In order for you to have a retroactive date to cover past work, there also needs to be no gap in cover (even for a day). 


Do you still need insurance even after you stop practising?

Even if you’re retired, or you’ve stopped consulting, it’s still important to be protected in case a claim comes your way from a previous project. Some insurers offer an extended reporting period for professional indemnity insurance to cover potential claims after you’ve stopped working.

How quickly can I get construction insurance?

Depending on your business needs and the policy type, you can often get cover the same day you apply. Start a quote online to get going with a quote. 

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