Professional Indemnity

A new look at Professional Indemnity cover

Professional Indemnity Insurance (PI) is considered to be one of the most important financial outlays for a veterinary practice. Adequate PI cover is vital to the safeguarding of each veterinary professional. Shire can help you to arrange the appropriate indemnity limit with the backing of an experienced veterinary claims team.

Professional Indemnity Insurance

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Policy benefits:

Limits of indemnity from £100k to £10m
Experienced legal handlers
24-hour veterinary helpline
Small animal, farm, equine and referral centres can be covered
Low premiums
Part-time vets are rated on hours worked
Locums covered
Legal representation at criminal trials and RVC hearings

Your questions answered:

Q1: Are all staff covered including nurses?: Yes. We just need to know the numbers.

Q2: Does the insurer look to settle the claim quickly or will they defend it if the practice feel justified?: The insurer will be influenced by the strength of your argument.

Q3: What vet expertise do the handlers have?: They are not vets but very experienced in veterinary insurance and legal matters.

Q4: I have 5 part time vets do I have to pay a full premium for each of them?: No. We would rate this as 2.5 full time vets.

A new look at Professional Indemnity cover

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Testimonial

Margaret E & John E Cooper, DVTM, FRCPath, FRSB, Hon FFFLM, FRCVS RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Pathology

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