Botanist Professional Indemnity Insurance

Coverage limits for botanists commonly range from $1 million to $5 million, depending on consulting activities and client requirements. Work involving threatened species assessments, development approvals, and biodiversity offsets often attracts higher contractual requirements given the project values at stake. We work with you to understand your scope and access appropriate options through our insurer panel. Learn more about PI insurance for consultants.

PI insurance can respond to claims alleging a vegetation survey was negligent, such as missing threatened species, misidentifying ecological communities, or underestimating botanical significance. Coverage typically includes defence costs and damages for claims arising from survey work that influences development or conservation decisions. Policy terms vary, so it's worth discussing your specific activities with us.

PI insurance can respond to claims arising from botanical contributions to environmental impact assessments. If an assessment of vegetation, threatened flora, or ecological values is alleged to be inadequate and affects project approvals, clients may bring a claim. We can help you source cover that addresses this type of consulting activity.

Weed identification and biosecurity consulting are activities that PI insurance can cover. If a weed is misidentified or biosecurity advice is alleged to be inadequate, claims can arise. We work with underwriters who are familiar with environmental consulting to find terms that address these activities.

PI insurance can respond to claims arising from revegetation and restoration advice, including species selection, establishment methods, and site preparation recommendations. If recommendations are alleged to have contributed to restoration failures or poor ecological outcomes, clients may bring a claim. We can help arrange cover that addresses project-based consulting work like this.