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Your Scientific Expertise Deserves Matching Protection

As a chemist, your work demands precision and accountability. Whether you’re in a laboratory, industrial setting, or research environment, your analyses, formulations, and recommendations can have significant material and human impacts. A measurement error, mishandling, or incorrect data could lead to serious consequences.
Professional liability insurance for chemists is designed to cover risks specific to your practice. It protects you against claims arising from professional errors, negligence, or omissions. In case of a dispute, it also covers legal defense costs.
The experts at J. Gérard Fortin & Associés understand the specifics of your profession. They help you design tailored protection so you can practice with confidence, even in complex or regulated environments.

Choosing the Right Coverage for Your Field

The field of chemistry is vast; pharmaceutical, food, environmental, industrial, academic, and more. That’s why it’s essential to have insurance that aligns precisely with your scope of work.
Brokers at J. Gérard Fortin & Associés will take the time to understand your daily tasks, the risks tied to your assignments, and your contractual obligations. This analysis enables them to offer targeted coverage that protects you where it’s most critical, allowing you to focus on your scientific work with peace of mind.

What This Insurance Can Cover :

Analysis Errors or Scientific Result Mistakes

Protection against claims related to errors in reports, tests, measurements, or conclusions that caused harm.

Inappropriate Recommendations or Incorrect Formulations

Coverage for situations where advice given or products developed had unintended or harmful effects.

Claims from Clients, Partners, or Employers

Covers indemnification requests arising from your professional activities, even when performed diligently.

Third-Party Damage Due to Chemical Handling

Protection against accidents, contamination, or adverse reactions resulting from your chemical intervention or development.

Customized Add-Ons to General Liability

Option to include additional protections tailored to your specialty—e.g., environmental liability, clinical trials, subcontracting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this insurance cover university or public research lab work?

Yes. It can be tailored to suit academic, private, or government lab settings. Just discuss your environment with a broker.

Is insurance required to secure certain contracts?

In many sectors, proof of professional liability insurance is required to participate in projects or obtain external contracts.

Am I covered if I work as an independent consultant?

Yes. The policy can be tailored for independent or consulting chemists, covering professional services as specified in the contract.