PRICING GUIDE
How Much Does Management Liability Insurance Cost?
A practical guide to Management Liability insurance pricing in 2026. Real premium figures from our portfolio, what drives the price, and how to get accurate quotes.
$500
Smaller firms from
$6,500
Complex packages
Many
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THE SHORT ANSWER
Management Liability insurance typically costs from around $500 a year for smaller firms up to about $6,500 a year for complex multi-cover packages across sectors like financial services, healthcare, and education.
These are figures from our own portfolio. Your actual premium depends on your employee numbers, industry, revenue, claims history, and the limits and sections you need - let's break them down.
2026 PRICING
Indicative Premium Ranges
These are rough guides drawn from our published portfolio range of $500 to $6,500. Your actual premium depends on your specific circumstances.
Small firm, few employees
Smaller business, limited EPL exposure
Standalone D&O (small company)
Director liability only, no full ML package
Growing SME with EPL exposure
More employees, broader sections needed
Complex / multi-cover / regulated
Multiple sections, regulated sector
Note: These ranges are indicative only. Your actual premium depends on your risk profile, employee numbers, claims history, sector, and the sections you include. Get a personalised quote for accurate pricing.
PRICING FACTORS
What Affects Your Management Liability Premium?
Understanding these factors helps you anticipate costs and put a stronger submission in front of insurers.
Number of Employees
Your headcount is a primary driver because the Employment Practices Liability (EPL) section responds to claims from current, former, and prospective staff. More employees means more EPL exposure, which feeds into the premium.
Industry and Sector
Regulated sectors like financial services, banking, healthcare, and education carry heavier governance and statutory exposure. Insurers price these higher than lower-risk industries because the scope of potential claims is broader.
Annual Revenue
Higher turnover generally signals a larger, more complex business with more decisions, contracts, and stakeholders. Premiums tend to scale with revenue as the size of a potential claim grows.
Claims History
Open or prior Management Liability or EPL claims affect pricing. An active claim or a record of employment disputes tells the underwriter more about your risk, and that is reflected in the premium and terms offered.
Limit and Sections Included
A standalone D&O policy costs less than a full Management Liability package with EPL, statutory liability, and crime or fidelity cover. The limit you choose and the number of sections you include both move the premium.
Company Structure and Governance
Your board structure, the number of directors, external shareholders or investors, and your governance processes all shape the risk. A clear governance framework can support a more competitive submission to insurers.
REAL PLACEMENTS
What We've Actually Placed
Pricing makes more sense with real examples. Here is what cover has actually cost for businesses we've placed.
Smaller law firm - standalone D&O
A smaller law firm assumed Directors & Officers cover would be out of reach. We identified that their main exposure was director liability rather than a full package, and placed a standalone D&O policy at $500. See the law firm D&O case study.
Healthcare company - bundled PI, Cyber and D&O
A healthcare company was running three separate policies. We packaged Professional Indemnity, Cyber, and D&O into one programme at $1,400 total. See the healthcare bundled cover case study.
Complex multi-cover packages
For larger and regulated businesses needing several sections at once, complex multi-cover Management Liability packages reach up to $6,500 across sectors like financial services, healthcare, and education.
COST FAQS
Common Questions About Management Liability Pricing
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