Chartered Surveyors Professional Indemnity
Specialist PI cover for RICS-regulated firms — building surveyors, valuation surveyors, property and commercial practices. We know the RICS minimum wording.
Why Birchin
Why Birchin for chartered surveyors.
RICS minimum wording
We place cover that meets the RICS minimum policy wording and run-off requirements.
Valuation-risk experts
Mortgage valuation exposure is one of the touchiest areas in the market. We know which insurers want it and at what limits.
Honest advice on splits
Survey, valuation and agency work each price differently. We help you split the fee income properly.
What it covers
The cover, in detail.
- Civil liability arising from surveying and valuation services
- Loss of documents and dishonesty cover
- Run-off cover meeting RICS requirements
- Optional cover for past lender panel work
- Defence costs in addition to the limit
- Cover for principals, employees and consultants
How to get a quote
Start 90 days before renewal.
The earlier we engage, the more we can do. Ninety days gives us time to build the presentation, test the market properly, and negotiate wording — not just price.
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Get in touch 90 days before renewal
The earlier we start, the more leverage we have with the market. Ninety days is the sweet spot.
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Discovery & documents
A short call plus your current policy, proposal form, fee income split and claims history.
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Market exercise
We build the presentation, approach the right insurers and negotiate terms — premium and wording.
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Bind & handover
Clear documentation, a renewal report you can share internally, and an open line through the year.
FAQs
Questions from chartered surveyors firms.
What you can expect
The Birchin way, for chartered surveyors.
- A senior, named broker — the same person at quote, renewal and claim.
- Whole-of-market placement, chosen on merit rather than scheme convenience.
- Honest advice on limits, wording and run-off — not just the cheapest price.
- Clear documentation and a renewal report you can share internally.
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