Whether you’re an architect, an IT consultant or or a real estate agent, Professional Indemnity insurance* is something you may wish to consider to help safeguard your business.

Australian builders can get insurance to protect just about most parts of their business. This includes tools and materials, tool and equipment cover, contract works, and protection against worksite hazards. But there might be one part of their business that’s not yet covered—their professional services and advice.

Looking for an exciting career that blends maths, problem solving, and creativity? Architecture might be the right fit!

When you’re in the business of giving advice or providing a specialist service, you may need insurance to protect against mistakes, negligence, and other types of professional wrongdoing. In Australia, having coverage may even be a legal requirement.

Sydney, 24 June 2025 –

Sydney, Australia – 9 October 2025 BizCover has been appointed as the exclusive direct distributor of Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance’s (BHSI) Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance, including Information Technology Liability and Allied Health Combined Liability, for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Australia.

Public Liability and Professional Indemnity are two of the most common types of business insurance in Australia. They both cover compensation claims, but the main distinction is the types of events and risks covered.

Getting your business insurance sorted as a tradie is all about protecting yourself from risk.

From 1 July 2026, registered practitioner will be required to hold Professional Indemnity insurance under the Design and Building Practitioners (DBP) Act 2020. To learn more about this new insurance regulation, we reached out to our partner Lawpath to break down some of these changes.