Insurance requirements for Landscape Architects can arise from several sources.

There is not one insurance requirement that applies uniformly to every Landscape Architect throughout Australia.

Requirements can depend on:

• Registration or professional requirements
• Association requirements
• Client contracts
• Council or government contracts
• Project agreements
• The services performed
• The jurisdiction in which the work is undertaken

Professional Indemnity Insurance #

Professional Indemnity Insurance is commonly relevant because Landscape Architects provide professional design, documentation and advice.

A contract, client or professional requirement may specify:

• A minimum limit
• A particular policy basis
• Run-off requirements
• Principal’s Indemnity
• Other insurance conditions

Other contractual insurance #

Public Liability Insurance may also be required, particularly where site attendance forms part of the engagement.

Clients can also request a Certificate of Currency as evidence of insurance.

A Certificate of Currency does not itself confirm that the policy satisfies every contractual requirement.

Webber Insurance has a specialist facility available for Landscape Designers and Landscape Architects.

Contact our team if you would like us to review the insurance requirements applying to a Landscape Architecture contract or practice.