--- title: Professional Liability Insurance for Architects & Engineers | DESIGNPRO Insurance Group description: Specialized Professional Liability Insurance & Risk Management for Architecture & Engineering Firms. Serving 250+ A&E professionals with tailored coverage and industry expertise. --- # PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY ## For Architects & Engineers [Contact Us](/contact) [More Info](/professional-liability) # BUSINESS INSURANCE ## For Architects & Engineers [Contact Us](/about) [More Info](/business-insurance) # CYBER INSURANCE ## For Architects & Engineers [Contact Us](/contact) [More Info](/cyber-insurance) # MANAGEMENT LIABILITY ## For Architects & Engineers [Contact Us](/contact) [More Info](/management-liability) * * * ## DESIGNPRO Insurance Group – Independent, Experienced, Trusted. DESIGNPRO Insurance Group is a member of Wichert Insurance Services and serves the insurance and risk management needs of the Architect, Engineer, and Land Surveying professions. We maintain strategic relationships with industry experts and markets for the benefit of our clients. DesignPro serves the insurance needs of over 300 A/E professionals. [Contact DESIGNPRO](/quotes) [DESIGNPRO Reviews](/reviews-testimonials) ## It's All About Your Firm We are passionate about understanding your firm so we can use our process to help your firm achieve three fundamental goals: ### Elevate Position your firm as best in class to the insurance industry ### Optimize Maximize your insurance premium dollars ### Protect Reduce your overall liability exposures ## Feedback from Our Clients Everyone that I have worked with at this company has been **friendly** and **extremely** **helpful**. They guided me through the process of getting insurance for my business and have continued to assist me ever since. Thank you, it is a pleasure to do business with a company that still **treats their customers with respect** long after they issue your policy. — David V. [View review from David V. on via Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2cTlUTnpRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xca8ff77a3f8f85aa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID6q9TNzQE%7CCgwIwseRiwYQuNv_0AM%7C?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYyOS4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D&skid=5e85c47f-1d9e-4c3a-862b-a8be86cb04b6) Designpro has provided insurance for my engineering business for the past 16 years. I have been extremely happy with their ability to **understand my insurance needs** and obtain **competitive pricing** for me. I'd highly recommend them. Their newsletters **keep me informed** on important matters related to contracts, liability, claims, and available training. — Jay H. 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[View review from Barry A. on via Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2b3RfaVRBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xca8ff77a3f8f85aa!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID6ot_iTA%7CCgwI5fq3igYQ8JG02wI%7C?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDYyOS4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D&skid=4af47e6f-cd3f-423d-81a7-02f461e24ff6) They have been very **good at searching for good rates** and looking for other coverage options that fit my company. I appreciate their **repressiveness** when asking questions. The renewal is easier due to electronic information on file so I don't need to start from scratch to submit information. — Dennis W. [View review from Dennis W. on Google](https://maps.app.goo.gl/X5mnFx4TPJQiZNe88) [View more reviews of DESIGNPRO Insurance Group](/reviews-testimonials) ## DESIGNPRO Insurance Group Specializes in Insurance for Architects & Engineers * * * ## Cyber Insurance for Architects & Engineers DESIGNPRO Insurance Group works closely with commercial design customers to provide real-world risk-management and insurance packages. [About This Coverage](/cyber-insurance) [Contact An Agent](/contact) ## Risk Management for Architects & Engineers DESIGNPRO Insurance Group will evaluate your operating procedures and identify ways to protect your firm from possible professional liability claims. [Our Services](/risk-management) [Contact An Agent](/contact) ## Management Liability for Architects & Engineers DESIGNPRO Insurance Group works with A&E firms of all sizes to provide industry-specific coverage for employment-related issues. [About This Coverage](/management-liability) [Contact An Agent](/contact) ## Professional Insurance for Architects & Engineers DESIGNPRO Insurance Group partners with several top insurance carriers to provide a full menu of insurance options to design professionals. [About This Coverage](/professional-liability) [Contact An Agent](/contact) ## Resources to Keep You Informed ## Latest Blog Articles ### [Two Phase Projects — Preliminary then Actual Design/Construction Projects](/blog/2026/two-phase-projects-preliminary-then-actual-design-construction-projects) Aug 4, 2026 **Certain design and construction projects may have two phases:** — 1) A Predesign/Construction Phase, Master Plan, or an Assessment and Feasibility Study, and then — 2) An actual Design & Construction Administration Phase — The owner may desire to have their project for design and construction in two… [Read this article: Two Phase Projects — Preliminary then Actual Design/Construction Projects](/blog/2026/two-phase-projects-preliminary-then-actual-design-construction-projects) ### [Back to Basics: The Contractual Liability Exclusion](/blog/2026/back-to-basics-the-contractual-liability-exclusion) Jul 9, 2026 **What is the Contractual Liability Exclusion?** — One of the most elementary concepts for design professionals to be aware of when it comes to professional liability insurance is the contractual liability exclusion. This exclusion is present in just about every professional liability insurance policy.… [Read this article: Back to Basics: The Contractual Liability Exclusion](/blog/2026/back-to-basics-the-contractual-liability-exclusion) ### [Prevailing Party in Dispute Resolution](/blog/2026/prevailing-party-in-dispute-resolution) Jun 2, 2026 Many design and construction industry contracts include a clause in the disputes provisions stating that the “prevailing party” shall be entitled to recover its attorney’s fees and legal expenses from the other party, because they won the case or other legal action. In other words, a prevailing… [Read this article: Prevailing Party in Dispute Resolution](/blog/2026/prevailing-party-in-dispute-resolution) ## Limitation of Liability ![YouTube video preview](//i2.ytimg.com/vi/b8nLrVSZDZU/hqdefault.jpg) Video from [a/e ProNet](https://aepronet.org/educational-video-series/) ## Standard of Care ![YouTube video preview](//i2.ytimg.com/vi/FjDeouiNCIk/hqdefault.jpg) Video from [a/e ProNet](https://aepronet.org/educational-video-series/) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"InsuranceAgency","@id":"https://www.designproins.com#organization","name":"DESIGNPRO Insurance Group","url":"https://www.designproins.com"},{"@type":"Review","itemReviewed":{"@type":"InsuranceAgency","@id":"https://www.designproins.com#organization"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":"5","bestRating":"5"},"author":{"@type":"Person","name":"David V."},"reviewBody":"Everyone that I have worked with at this company has been friendly and extremely helpful. 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