PI for building surveyors and certifiers is a specialist placement. A broker arranges it with you directly so the policy matches your licence conditions.
Source: https://piinsurance.com.au/building-certifiers/, fetched from the preview https://pi-react-4ee768.pages.dev/building-certifiers/ on 10 Nov 2026; site dated 3 Nov 2026. Preview wording, not yet broker-reviewed. General information, not advice.
Site label: Your licence sets insurance conditions.
Why you need it: your licence
Certifiers are licensed by each state, and the licence sets insurance conditions. Check with your state regulator for the current requirement.
Typical limits
Set by the state regulator and by class of licence.
Insurers look closely at this work, so a broker arranges it with you directly. That usually means a better fit, not a harder time.
What can go wrong
Illustrative scenarios, not real claims.
A certificate on non-compliant work
A building you certified is later found to have non-compliant fire separation. Owners claim against everyone involved.
A missed inspection
An inspection step is skipped and a defect is covered over.
Common exclusions to watch
- Cladding
- Work before the retroactive date
- Claims under a statutory warranty you are not liable for
Wording differs between policies. Read the policy wording, or ask us to point out what it says.
Common questions
Do building surveyors and certifiers need professional indemnity insurance?
Certifiers are licensed by each state, and the licence sets insurance conditions. Check with your state regulator for the current requirement.
How much PI cover do building surveyors and certifiers need?
Set by the state regulator and by class of licence.