Project Managers Insurance
Protect your project management business from claims of project delays, budget overruns and management failures with specialist professional cover.
Get in touchWhat is project managers insurance?
Project managers insurance is a specialist policy that protects professionals who plan, coordinate and manage projects across construction, technology and other sectors. It typically includes professional indemnity, public liability and employers liability.
If a project you managed goes over budget, misses critical deadlines, or results in a dispute between parties, professional indemnity covers claims arising from your management decisions.
Find cover options from specialist insurers who cover project management professionals, ensuring your policy reflects the sectors you work in and the scale of projects you manage.
Professional Indemnity
Covers claims arising from project management errors, delays or budget overruns.
Public Liability
Covers injury or property damage claims from site visits and client meetings.
Employers Liability
Required by law if you employ staff, covering workplace injury and illness claims.
Cyber Liability
Covers data breaches involving sensitive project and client information.
Who needs project managers insurance?
Construction project managers
Managing building and infrastructure projects
IT project managers
Overseeing technology implementations and software deployments
Event project managers
Planning and delivering large-scale events and conferences
Freelance project managers
Providing project management services on a contract basis
Programme managers
Managing multiple related projects within an organisation
WHY CECIL
Built differently.
Cover for project delivery risks
Project management involves accountability for deadlines, budgets and quality. Cecil finds insurers who cover the specific liability risks of managing projects.
Sector-appropriate cover
Construction project managers face different risks to IT project managers. Find insurers who understand your specific sector.
Client contract compliance
Many project management contracts specify minimum insurance levels. Cecil helps you meet these requirements with the right cover.
Fast quotes for contract starts
Get options from specialist insurers to find project management insurance in minutes so you can provide proof of cover before starting a new engagement.
Common questions about project managers insurance
Do project managers need professional indemnity insurance?
Yes, professional indemnity is essential for project managers. It protects you if a client claims your management caused a project to fail or exceed its budget.
What level of professional indemnity do project managers need?
Most project managers carry between £500,000 and £5m depending on project values. Construction clients often require higher limits.
Does project managers insurance cover budget overruns?
Professional indemnity covers claims arising from your management decisions that led to cost overruns, provided the overrun resulted from your professional negligence.
Do construction project managers need public liability?
Yes, if you visit construction sites, public liability covers injury and property damage claims. Most clients and main contractors require it.
Does project management insurance cover delayed completion?
Professional indemnity covers claims arising from delays caused by your management failures. The client must demonstrate that your negligence caused the delay and resulting financial loss.
Interested in Project Managers insurance?
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