IRA Class 32 · General

Professional Indemnity in Kenya

Negligence and errors-and-omissions cover for professionals under IRA Class 32.

What does Professional Indemnity cover?

Pays legal defence and compensation if a client suffers loss because of professional negligence, errors, omissions or breach of duty.

Who needs Professional Indemnity?

Advocates, doctors, engineers, architects, accountants, consultants and IT professionals.

Examples of Professional Indemnity policies in Kenya

  • Medical malpractice
  • Legal practitioners indemnity
  • IT consultants PI

Frequently asked questions

Why do regulators require PI cover?

PI ensures clients can recover compensation when a regulated professional makes a costly mistake.

Regulation

Professional Indemnity is licensed under Class 32 of the Insurance Act (Cap 487) and supervised by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA). Only insurers holding a current Class 32 licence may underwrite this cover in Kenya.

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