QPI

QPI, an independent insurance and risk brokerage for professionals

QPI is an independently owned broking and risk management company that designs insurance solutions for professionals. The firm presents itself as independent of national consolidators and shareholder-led structures, which, according to its own description, allows it to focus exclusively on client priorities. Its offering combines senior-level expertise, dedicated account management and access to a wide range of insurers.

Client profile: practices and professional services firms

QPI's activity is aimed at professionals and business leaders seeking more specific advice than generic solutions. Among the groups it works with are solicitors, accountants, independent financial advisers and mortgage brokers, architects, surveyors, financial institutions, design and construction companies, biotechnology and life sciences, civil engineering, media professionals and other professionals. The firm also highlights specialist knowledge in new start law firms.

Insurance products in the catalogue

The core product catalogue includes:

• Professional Indemnity Insurance.
• Cyber Insurance.
• Management Liability.
• Office Insurance.
• Transaction Liability Insurance.
• Practising Certificate Protection.
• Investor Protection.

Risk and claims management services

Alongside placing policies, QPI provides risk services and independent advice on insurance, risk and funding. The firm highlights its risk profiling capability, claims and crisis management, and the assignment of an account manager as the main point of contact for each client. Its team is described as specialist in risk management, legal advice and insurance.

Structure and presence

QPI operates from several offices in the United Kingdom, with a presence in Northampton, Liverpool, Birmingham, Preston, London, Lymington and Kettering. The company, QPI Limited, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under firm reference number 975408 and registered in England and Wales with company number 11820987. Its registered office is stated as 73 Cornhill, London.

Informative content for the legal sector

The firm publishes notes and bulletins aimed at law firms on risks and claims. Among the topics covered are the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) tax advice requirements, the risk bulletin on the Mazur judgment, divorce under-settlement claims, a guide to the Legal Ombudsman service, imposter seller claims in residential property transactions and the limitations of Cyber Essentials certification as an alleged safety net for law firms.

Offices and locations

Northampton office: Telephone: 01604 609900

Liverpool office: Telephone: 0151 3516555

Birmingham office: Telephone: 0121 3871777

Preston office: Telephone: 01772 509494

London office: Telephone: 0203 3760990

Lymington office: Telephone: 01590 631666