Yes, here in the UK, architects need to carry professional indemnity insurance, which is designed to protect them and their clients in case things go wrong. This insurance provides coverage for legal costs, damages, and other expenses that may arise in the event of a claim against the architect.

Professional indemnity insurance is a legal requirement for architects in the UK, and it provides an important level of protection in the event of any errors or mistakes that might arise as a result of the architect’s work.

Your builder and other professionals involved in the project will also have their own indemnity insurances.

It’s important to note, however, that the specific coverage and limits of an architect’s professional indemnity insurance can vary depending on the individual architect and the nature of their work. Clients should review their architect’s insurance policy and discuss any questions or concerns with their architect to ensure that they are adequately protected, emphasising the significance of professional indemnity insurance in the overall risk management strategy for architectural projects.