Insurers need enough information to understand the Land Surveying practice and the professional services it provides.

What business information is normally required? #

You may need to provide:

• Business name and ABN.
• Business postcode.
• Years in business.
• Number of principals and employees.
• Qualifications and experience.
• Annual professional fees or turnover.
• Existing insurance.
• Claims and circumstances history.

What information is required about the surveying work? #

Insurers may ask about:

• Types of surveying services.
• Percentage of work across different activities.
• Cadastral or boundary surveying.
• Construction set-out.
• Engineering or infrastructure surveying.
• Typical and maximum project values.
• Types of clients.
• Work undertaken interstate or overseas.
• Use of subcontractors.
• Drone or UAV activities.

What insurance requirements should I provide? #

You should also advise of:

• Required Professional Indemnity limit.
• Required Public Liability limit.
• Contractual insurance requirements.
• Any particular client or tender requirements.
• Retroactive cover requirements.

Will a proposal form be required? #

This depends on the insurer and the complexity of the practice.

More complex Land Surveying businesses may need to provide additional information or a formal proposal form.

Accurate information about all professional services helps insurers assess the risk and reduces unnecessary follow-up questions.