If things do go wrong, few consultancies can afford to get embroiled in expensive and time-consuming disputes with clients.

You need to be fully insured across all areas of your business to the correct level, or you’re laying your consultancy wide open.

Our professional indemnity insurance scheme has been specifically tailored by Layton Blackham Insurance Brokers for the needs of today’s design consultancy.
They will help you identify the full level of insurance you require in line with your business offer and match this to the relevant policy. So when a situation does arise, there are no nasty surprises. They’ll also offer good value for money cover potentially saving you £1000s on your existing insurance arrangements and the option of interest free finance over 12 months when available.

Don’t forget that when you’re jumping through numerous hoops and are up against the clock in the procurement process, a lack of professional indemnity cover could scupper your chances of winning work. It’s right up the top of a client’s procurement checklist and essential in gaining their confidence.

Benefit by joining the DBA

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So who are we and how do you join?

The Design Business Association (DBA) is the trade association for the UK’s internationally acclaimed design industry.

No other country has the strength in depth offered by UK design businesses and the DBA represents over 360 of these leading design consultancies from small specialist firms, to large international communications agencies. Our members are not only a varied lot, but are also based up and down the country, with over 50% sitting outside of London.

DBA membership has doubled in just the last two years alone, enabling us to offer an ever-greater range of advice, services and activities which will save you valuable time and money in ensuring your business is running successfully and profitably.

As we celebrate our 21st anniversary, there has never been a better time to join the DBA and to get involved.

We're looking for consultancies with drive, ambition and a dedication to improving their business performance. You'll also have an interest in the health and future of the UK design industry and understand that the greatest strength is in numbers.

Fit the profile? Join us now

Take a look at the full range of membership benefits and download an application form by clicking here.

We'd be happy to discuss how the DBA can best support your business, so please do give the membership team a call on 020 7251 9229 or email membership@dba.org.uk

The DBA is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Layton Blackham Insurance Brokers Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.