Professional Indemnity Insurance addresses professional liability exposures, but a Land Surveying business can have a much broader range of risks.
Public Liability Insurance #
Land Surveyors commonly work away from their office and can attend:
- Construction sites.
- Residential properties.
- Commercial sites.
- Roads and infrastructure projects.
- Rural properties.
Public Liability Insurance can respond to certain claims involving third-party personal injury or property damage connected with these activities.
Surveying equipment #
Surveying businesses can own expensive portable equipment.
Cover may be required for equipment such as:
- Total stations.
- GNSS equipment.
- Laser scanners.
- Field computers.
- Tablets and laptops.
- Other surveying instruments.
The policy should be checked for theft, accidental damage and use away from the business premises.
Commercial Motor Insurance #
Vehicles used to travel between sites should be appropriately insured for their actual business use.
Cyber Insurance #
Surveyors can hold:
- Client information.
- Project drawings.
- Property data.
- Contracts.
- Financial information.
- Business records.
Cyber Insurance can address certain costs and liabilities arising from cyber incidents and data breaches.
Other insurance #
Depending on the business, further cover may include:
- Business Insurance.
- Management Liability Insurance.
- Corporate Travel Insurance.
- Drone Insurance.
- Commercial Legal Expenses Insurance.
The appropriate mix depends on the way the Land Surveying practice operates.

