Claims involving Interior Designers can arise from professional advice, design documentation, product supply, project coordination and involvement with trades.

Examples can include allegations involving:

• Incorrect measurements
• Errors in plans or schedules
• Incorrect specifications
• Unsuitable materials or finishes
• Failure to follow the agreed design brief
• Documentation errors
• Incorrect products being ordered
• Cost overruns linked to professional services
• Project delays
• Conflicts between design documents and site conditions
• Contractor coordination issues
• Product-related injury or property damage
• Alleged failure to properly coordinate or supervise work

Which insurance might respond? #

Different policies can become relevant depending on what occurred.

Professional Indemnity Insurance may respond to certain claims arising from professional advice, design and other insured services.

Public and Products Liability Insurance may be relevant where a person is injured or third-party property is damaged.

Contract Works Insurance can be relevant where the Interior Designer accepts responsibility for physical fit-out or construction works.

The involvement of a subcontractor does not automatically remove the Interior Designer from a claim.

If you become aware of an error, complaint, demand or circumstance that could develop into a claim, notify Webber Insurance promptly.

Email [email protected] or use our Claims page.