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Barrister Insurance

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Professional Saver Barrister Insurance


Our standard cover is:

  • £1 million cover for public and products liability (with an option to increase to £2 million, £5 million or £10 million)
  • £10,000 cover for any financial loss (£50K cover optional)
  • Worldwide liability cover for temporary work abroad for up to 14 days (excluding the USA and Canada)

As a barrister, having comprehensive insurance is vital to protect your practice in case errors or omissions in your legal advice lead to negligence claims from clients. Our specialist barrister insurance provides protection by covering any compensation pay-outs, legal defence, and court costs if you face allegations of inadequate legal counsel.

We offer flexible cover starting from just £54 per year*. Our public liability and professional indemnity insurance options safeguard against client injury or financial loss claims stemming from your chambers’ legal services and courtroom representation. This gives complete peace of mind that insurers will deal with any claims.

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Why choose Professional Saver barrister insurance?

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Our Professional Saver Insurance (Covea) has been independently rated 5 Stars by Defaqto – the highest possible rating, awarded to excellent products with a comprehensive range of features and benefits.

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* Due to the specialist nature of your profession, we’ll arrange a separate policy for your professional indemnity cover to complement your Professional Saver policy. Please get a quote online for the other covers you need and contact us to discuss your personalised professional indemnity quotation.

How our barrister insurance works

1 Apply online

Complete our simple quote form with basic details about your business.

2 Get a quote

Get an instant quote & choose any optional covers you may need.

3 You’re insured!

Instantly activate your Professional Saver policy and view your certificates online.

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What is Barrister Insurance?

Barrister insurance protects legal professionals who represent clients in court trials and hearings. It protects you if your legal advice is negligent, insufficient or inaccurate, causing your clients to lose money or a case.

Robust coverage is essential for barristers as unhappy clients can easily file negligence claims and demand large payouts if their defence suffers because of poor legal counsel. These claims can be financially devastating, making adequate insurance essential.

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Why Do Barristers Need Insurance?

Barristers need specialist insurance due to the following risks from their legal services:

  • Unhappy clients may sue for negligence if your advice leads to a lost case or unsuccessful prosecution. 
  • Clients can also claim compensation if the barrister makes errors during case preparation or courtroom representation.
  • If a client loses money following the barrister’s advice, they can sue for the financial losses they suffered.
  • Even losing vital documents can negatively impact a client’s case and lead to legal action against the barrister.

Such scenarios can cause clients to seek compensation for wasted legal fees plus emotional, professional and financial damage. Insurance covering legal indemnity, liability and defence costs is therefore essential to protect barristers’ interests.

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What Does Barrister Insurance Cover?

Our barrister insurance provides protection against:

  • Public Liability (standard) – Provides protection if a client or third party sustains an injury at your legal chambers.
  • Legal Defence Costs (standard) – Pays all legal costs associated with defending negligence claims against you, regardless of the outcome.
  • Professional Indemnity (optional separate policy) – Covers compensation to clients for financial losses and wasted legal costs arising from unsuccessful trials due to your advice.

To get your quote today, simply fill out our online form. If you require professional indemnity cover, please call us to discuss your specific needs.

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What Services Can Professional Saver’s Barrister Insurance Cover?

Our barrister cover is designed for typical legal services like:

  • Criminal defence and prosecution
  • Commercial and chancery law
  • Family, divorce and child custody matters
  • Judicial reviews and tribunals
  • Arbitration and mediation
  • Civil litigation and dispute resolution
  • Patents and intellectual property

We cover negligence claims from poor advice or representation across all major practice areas. Our flexible policies cater to standard barrister services, so you get protection tailored to your work.

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Why Choose Professional Saver For Barrister Insurance?

With over 35 years of experience protecting legal professionals, you can trust Professional Saver to safeguard your practice. Key benefits include:

  • Direct Specialists – We are not a comparison site. Get a quote directly from us.
  • Legal Helpline – Whenever you need insurance advice, our dedicated helpline assists.
  • Monthly Instalment – You can spread your insurance costs by making monthly instalments rather than annual payments if your premiums exceed £125.

Get a quote today by completing our simple online form to protect your livelihood.

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Chosen by over 5000 businesses and counting*

Chosen by over 18761 businesses and counting

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We like to keep things simple. Your quote, purchase and documents are all available online, anytime.

Monthly Instalments

Cashflow is important to every business. Spread the cost by paying in easy monthly instalments.

Instant Cover

No need to wait for your documents. Our professional cover starts from the date you select.

Added Protection

Public liability, products liability, financial loss, legal expenses and accidental death cover as standard.

* Total number of live policies as of 31/10/2025

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FAQs

Barrister Insurance FAQs

Specialist insurance is vital for barristers due to inherent legal risks. One mistake can lead to substantial client claims for wasted fees and damages. Adequate coverage protects your finances and empowers you to practise law without constant fear of financial repercussions.

We cover barristers across all major practices, including:
Criminal law (defence, prosecution)
Family law (divorce, custody, matrimonial matters)
Corporate law (mergers & acquisitions, contracts, tax)
Civil law (negligence claims, breaches, disputes)
Human rights and immigration matters
Intellectual property (patents, trademarks)
Essentially, we cater to all common legal disciplines and cover any claims alleging insufficient advice or courtroom errors.

Yes. Our barrister insurance policies automatically extend to cover trainee barristers operating alongside you to gain courtroom experience prior to independent practice. This ensures complete protection against any claims alleging negligence of your legal chambers.

Certainly. We provide professional indemnity and legal protection insurance for:

  • Solicitors
  • Paralegals
  • Legal consultants
  • Law firm partners
  • Mediators and arbitrators

We can tailor coverage to any legal service, from individual lawyers to entire firm operations. Get your online quote today.

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