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How much does architect insurance cost?

The cost of architect insurance depends on the policies you choose, the risks your architect firm faces, and the value of your business equipment. Cost estimates are sourced from policies purchased by Insureon customers.

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General liability insurance costs for architects

Architects pay a median premium of $35 per month, or $425 annually, for general liability insurance. This policy protects architects against third-party injuries, third-party property damage and theft, and advertising injuries.

Median cost per year: $425
Policy limit: $1 million per occurrence
Policy deductible: $500

Learn how to save money on your policy, which coverage limits to choose, and more on Insureon's general liability insurance cost analysis page.

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Business owner’s policy costs for architects

Architects typically pay about $65 per month for a business owner’s policy, or a median annual premium of $790.

A BOP bundles general liability insurance with property insurance, usually at a discounted rate. Pricing is determined by your firm’s location, operations, and value of business property and equipment. This policy may include business interruption insurance, which covers income lost at your business due to an unexpected closure.

Median cost per year: $790
Policy limit: $1 million per occurrence
Policy deductible: $500

Learn how to save money on your policy, which coverage limits to choose, and more on Insureon's business owner's policy cost analysis page.

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Professional liability (E&O) insurance costs for architects

The median cost of professional liability insurance is about $145 per month for architects, or $1,730 annually.

This policy, also known as errors and omissions insurance (E&O insurance), protects architects against lawsuits brought by clients claiming that work was inaccurate, late, or never delivered.

Median cost per year: $1,730
Policy limit: $1 million per occurrence
Policy deductible: $2,500

Learn how to save money on your policy, which coverage limits to choose, and more on Insureon's professional liability insurance cost analysis page.

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Workers’ comp insurance costs for architects

The median cost of workers’ compensation insurance for an architecture firm is about $50 per month, or $600 annually. The cost of a policy varies significantly depending on the state and your business operations.

Workers’ compensation insurance is required in almost every state for architecture firms that have employees. This coverage helps pay medical fees and lost wages for employees who are injured on the job. Most policies include employer’s liability insurance, which protects business owners against lawsuits related to workplace injuries. 

Learn how workers' comp premiums are calculated and more on Insureon's workers' compensation insurance cost analysis page.

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Updated: October 17, 2022
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