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PRICING GUIDE

How Much Does Management Liability Insurance Cost?

A practical guide to Management Liability insurance pricing in 2026. Real premium figures from our portfolio, what drives the price, and how to get accurate quotes.

$500

Smaller firms from

$6,500

Complex packages

Many

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Management Liability insurance typically costs from around $500 a year for smaller firms up to about $6,500 a year for complex multi-cover packages across sectors like financial services, healthcare, and education.

These are figures from our own portfolio. Your actual premium depends on your employee numbers, industry, revenue, claims history, and the limits and sections you need - let's break them down.

2026 PRICING

Indicative Premium Ranges

These are rough guides drawn from our published portfolio range of $500 to $6,500. Your actual premium depends on your specific circumstances.

Per Year

Small firm, few employees

Smaller business, limited EPL exposure

$500 - $1,500
Per Year

Standalone D&O (small company)

Director liability only, no full ML package

From ~$500
Per Year

Growing SME with EPL exposure

More employees, broader sections needed

$1,500 - $3,500

Note: These ranges are indicative only. Your actual premium depends on your risk profile, employee numbers, claims history, sector, and the sections you include. Get a personalised quote for accurate pricing.

PRICING FACTORS

What Affects Your Management Liability Premium?

Understanding these factors helps you anticipate costs and put a stronger submission in front of insurers.

01

Number of Employees

Your headcount is a primary driver because the Employment Practices Liability (EPL) section responds to claims from current, former, and prospective staff. More employees means more EPL exposure, which feeds into the premium.

02

Industry and Sector

Regulated sectors like financial services, banking, healthcare, and education carry heavier governance and statutory exposure. Insurers price these higher than lower-risk industries because the scope of potential claims is broader.

03

Annual Revenue

Higher turnover generally signals a larger, more complex business with more decisions, contracts, and stakeholders. Premiums tend to scale with revenue as the size of a potential claim grows.

04

Claims History

Open or prior Management Liability or EPL claims affect pricing. An active claim or a record of employment disputes tells the underwriter more about your risk, and that is reflected in the premium and terms offered.

05

Limit and Sections Included

A standalone D&O policy costs less than a full Management Liability package with EPL, statutory liability, and crime or fidelity cover. The limit you choose and the number of sections you include both move the premium.

06

Company Structure and Governance

Your board structure, the number of directors, external shareholders or investors, and your governance processes all shape the risk. A clear governance framework can support a more competitive submission to insurers.

REAL PLACEMENTS

What We've Actually Placed

Pricing makes more sense with real examples. Here is what cover has actually cost for businesses we've placed.

Smaller law firm - standalone D&O

A smaller law firm assumed Directors & Officers cover would be out of reach. We identified that their main exposure was director liability rather than a full package, and placed a standalone D&O policy at $500. See the law firm D&O case study.

Healthcare company - bundled PI, Cyber and D&O

A healthcare company was running three separate policies. We packaged Professional Indemnity, Cyber, and D&O into one programme at $1,400 total. See the healthcare bundled cover case study.

Complex multi-cover packages

For larger and regulated businesses needing several sections at once, complex multi-cover Management Liability packages reach up to $6,500 across sectors like financial services, healthcare, and education.

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COST FAQS

Common Questions About Management Liability Pricing

Premiums depend on factors including number of employees, industry, revenue, claims history, and the limits and sections you need. We've placed policies from $500 for smaller firms through to $6,500 for complex multi-cover packages across financial services, healthcare, and education. We compare quotes across many insurers to find competitive terms for the cover you actually need.
Two businesses of a similar size can pay very different premiums. A regulated sector like financial services carries heavier statutory and governance exposure than a lower-risk industry. More employees increases EPL exposure. An open or prior claim, higher revenue, a larger limit, or more sections in the policy all push the premium up. Pricing reflects your specific risk profile, not a flat rate.
Usually, yes. A standalone Directors & Officers (D&O) policy covers director liability only, so it costs less than a full Management Liability package that also includes Employment Practices Liability, statutory liability, and sometimes crime or fidelity cover. We've placed standalone D&O from $500. The right choice depends on whether your exposure is director liability alone or broader.
Yes, most policies can be paid via premium funding. This spreads the cost over the year with a small interest charge - essentially a short-term loan for your insurance premium. It can help cash flow, particularly on larger multi-cover packages.
Renewal premiums can rise if your employee numbers or revenue have grown, if you've had a claim or notified the insurer of a circumstance, if you've added sections or increased your limit, or if conditions across the wider insurance market have hardened. We review your cover at renewal and shop the market where it makes sense, rather than letting the policy roll over automatically.

QUOTE REQUEST

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Last updated: 17/06/2026

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