Professional indemnity insurance cover and asbestos

Practice
Published: 13 November 2019
Edited: 2 March 2023

Read time: 2 minutes

Asbestos claims are not generally covered

Since early 2003, professional indemnity insurance policies have routinely excluded claims arising from or in any way related to asbestos. How to act in relation to asbestos in project work requires careful consideration of both the client's needs and the risks of providing uninsured services.