Comparison Batch 2 — Index

Category: PI comparison · Reviewed by Mark Fox, Broker · Renewals · Last reviewed May 2026

This index lists the 20 comparison-intent drafts produced in batch 2 for Apex Insurance Brokers Ltd. All drafts sit in article-drafts/comparison-batch-2/. Each piece is written to the FCA-neutral standard required for an FCA-authorised broker: no superlatives, no disparagement of named insurers or competing brokers, no favouritism toward Apex, and rule positions cited only from publicly available material with a “verify the current position” caveat.

Editorial notes that apply to every draft

All 20 drafts share the same compliance framing:

• Named-insurer comparisons (Hiscox, Markel, AXA, Travelers, Aviva, RSA, Chubb, CNA Hardy) are positioned as neutral, factual comparisons of policy mechanics and sector appetite at the level of publicly available material. No insurer is described as better, leading or preferred.
• Broker-channel comparisons (broker vs direct, broker vs comparison site, independent vs network, national vs local, specialist vs generalist) are neutral on Apex. Apex appears only as the article’s author/publisher; no superlative claims are made about Apex’s own service.
• Policy-line comparisons (PI vs Public Liability, D&O, E&O, Employers’ Liability, Cyber, Management Liability) compare cover mechanics — trigger basis, insureds, exclusions, sub-limits — without ranking the lines.
• Professional-body comparisons (Solicitors MTC, ICAEW/ACCA/AAT, ARB/RIBA/CIAT, RICS/FAS/other) cite publicly available rule books and guidance as understood at the time of writing in May 2026, with explicit instruction that practitioners should verify the current position with the relevant body before relying on figures.
• Every draft carries an E-E-A-T footer noting Apex Insurance Brokers Ltd, FCA firm reference 724952, Companies House 07014570, registered Bristol, with last-reviewed May 2026.
• Each draft includes a FAQPage JSON-LD block.
• British English used throughout.

Insurer comparisons (5 drafts)

1. Hiscox vs Markel Professional Indemnity Insurance

File: hiscox-vs-markel-professional-indemnity-insurance.md Slug: hiscox-vs-markel-professional-indemnity-insurance Focus keyphrase: Hiscox vs Markel professional indemnity Meta: A neutral, broker-led comparison of Hiscox and Markel professional indemnity insurance — dimensions, wording features and what to check before placing.

2. Hiscox vs AXA Professional Indemnity

File: hiscox-vs-axa-professional-indemnity-comparison.md Slug: hiscox-vs-axa-professional-indemnity-comparison Focus keyphrase: Hiscox vs AXA professional indemnity Meta: A neutral, broker-led comparison of Hiscox and AXA professional indemnity — structure, sector appetite, wording features and what to check before placing.

3. Markel vs Travelers PI

File: markel-vs-travelers-pi-comparison.md Slug: markel-vs-travelers-pi-comparison Focus keyphrase: Markel vs Travelers PI Meta: A neutral, broker-led comparison of Markel and Travelers professional indemnity — sector appetite, wording features and what to check before placing.

4. Aviva vs RSA Professional Indemnity

File: aviva-vs-rsa-professional-indemnity-comparison.md Slug: aviva-vs-rsa-professional-indemnity-comparison Focus keyphrase: Aviva vs RSA professional indemnity Meta: A neutral, broker-led comparison of Aviva and RSA professional indemnity — composite structure, sector appetite and what to check before placing.

5. Chubb vs CNA Hardy PI

File: chubb-vs-cna-hardy-pi-comparison.md Slug: chubb-vs-cna-hardy-pi-comparison Focus keyphrase: Chubb vs CNA Hardy PI Meta: A neutral, broker-led comparison of Chubb and CNA Hardy professional indemnity — capacity, sector focus, wording features and what to check before placing.

Broker channel comparisons (5 drafts)

6. PI Insurance Broker vs Direct Insurer (UK)

File: pi-insurance-broker-vs-direct-insurer-uk.md Slug: pi-insurance-broker-vs-direct-insurer-uk Focus keyphrase: PI insurance broker vs direct insurer UK Meta: A neutral UK comparison of buying professional indemnity insurance through a broker versus direct from an insurer — advice, market access, claims and cost.

7. PI Broker vs Comparison Site (UK)

File: pi-insurance-broker-vs-comparison-site-uk.md Slug: pi-insurance-broker-vs-comparison-site-uk Focus keyphrase: PI broker vs comparison site Meta: A neutral UK comparison of buying professional indemnity insurance via a broker versus a price-comparison site — advice scope, wording, claims and renewal.

8. Independent PI Broker vs Network Broker

File: independent-pi-broker-vs-network-broker.md Slug: independent-pi-broker-vs-network-broker Focus keyphrase: independent PI broker vs network broker Meta: A neutral UK comparison of independent PI brokers and network brokers — regulatory structure, market access, decision-making, and what each tends to suit.

9. National PI Broker vs Local PI Broker

File: national-pi-broker-vs-local-pi-broker.md Slug: national-pi-broker-vs-local-pi-broker Focus keyphrase: national PI broker vs local PI broker Meta: A neutral UK comparison of national and local professional indemnity brokers — market access, sector expertise, personal service, and what each tends to suit.

10. Specialist PI Broker vs Generalist Broker

File: specialist-pi-broker-vs-generalist-broker.md Slug: specialist-pi-broker-vs-generalist-broker Focus keyphrase: specialist PI broker vs generalist broker Meta: A neutral UK comparison of specialist PI brokers and generalist commercial brokers — wording depth, sector expertise, claims handling, and what each tends to suit.

Policy structure comparisons (6 drafts)

11. Professional Indemnity vs Public Liability Insurance

File: pi-vs-pii-professional-indemnity-vs-public-liability.md Slug: pi-vs-pii-professional-indemnity-vs-public-liability Focus keyphrase: professional indemnity vs public liability Meta: Professional indemnity vs public liability: how each policy is triggered, who is insured, what is covered and where the two lines overlap for UK firms.

12. Professional Indemnity vs Directors and Officers Insurance

File: pi-vs-do-professional-indemnity-vs-directors-officers.md Slug: pi-vs-do-professional-indemnity-vs-directors-officers Focus keyphrase: professional indemnity vs directors and officers Meta: Professional indemnity vs directors and officers insurance: how each policy is triggered, who it insures, what is covered and where the two lines overlap.

13. PI vs E&O: Are Professional Indemnity and Errors & Omissions the Same Cover?

File: pi-vs-e-and-o-errors-and-omissions-comparison.md Slug: pi-vs-e-and-o-errors-and-omissions-comparison Focus keyphrase: PI vs E&O errors and omissions Meta: Professional indemnity vs errors and omissions: how the terms differ between the UK and US, when wordings diverge, and what to check when a client requires E&O.

14. Professional Indemnity vs Employers’ Liability Insurance

File: pi-vs-employers-liability-comparison.md Slug: pi-vs-employers-liability-comparison Focus keyphrase: PI vs employers liability Meta: PI vs Employers’ Liability: statutory EL under the 1969 Act compared with claims-made PI, with cover triggers, insureds, exclusions and worked scenarios.

15. Professional Indemnity vs Cyber Insurance — A Deep Comparison

File: pi-vs-cyber-insurance-deep-comparison.md Slug: pi-vs-cyber-insurance-deep-comparison Focus keyphrase: PI vs cyber insurance Meta: Professional indemnity vs cyber insurance: trigger basis, first-party costs, third-party liability, exclusions, sub-limits and how the two lines interact.

16. Professional Indemnity vs Management Liability Insurance

File: pi-vs-management-liability-comparison.md Slug: pi-vs-management-liability-comparison Focus keyphrase: PI vs management liability Meta: Professional indemnity vs management liability: how PI for client exposures compares with D&O, EPL, Crime and Pension Trustee packages for SME firms.

Sector-specific comparisons (4 drafts)

17. Solicitors PI MTC vs Other Legal Professional Bodies

File: solicitors-pi-vs-other-professional-bodies-mtc-comparison.md Slug: solicitors-pi-vs-other-professional-bodies-mtc-comparison Focus keyphrase: solicitors PI MTC vs other professional bodies Meta: Compare SRA Minimum Terms and Conditions against PI requirements set by CILEx Regulation, CLC, CLSB and the BSB for barristers. UK rules explained for 2026.

18. Accountants PI Requirements: ICAEW vs ACCA vs AAT Compared

File: accountants-pi-icaew-vs-acca-vs-aat-requirements-comparison.md Slug: accountants-pi-icaew-vs-acca-vs-aat-requirements-comparison Focus keyphrase: accountants PI ICAEW vs ACCA vs AAT Meta: Compare professional indemnity rules for ICAEW, ACCA and AAT practising members in the UK. Limits, run-off and wording requirements explained for 2026.

19. Architects’ Professional Indemnity: ARB vs RIBA vs CIAT Requirements Compared

File: architects-pi-arb-vs-riba-vs-ciat-requirements.md Slug: architects-pi-arb-vs-riba-vs-ciat-requirements Focus keyphrase: architects professional indemnity ARB RIBA CIAT requirements Meta: Compare ARB, RIBA and CIAT professional indemnity insurance requirements for UK architects and architectural technologists. Cover, run-off and wording explained.

20. Surveyors’ Professional Indemnity: Comparing RICS, FAS and Other Surveying Bodies

File: surveyors-pi-rics-vs-fairtra-vs-other-bodies.md Slug: surveyors-pi-rics-vs-fairtra-vs-other-bodies Focus keyphrase: surveyors professional indemnity RICS vs other bodies Meta: Compare professional indemnity requirements for UK surveyors across RICS, FAS and other bodies — minimum cover, MTC wording, run-off and key compliance points.

Compliance footer

All drafts are produced for editorial review prior to publication. Apex Insurance Brokers Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority — firm reference 724952 — and registered at Companies House under number 07014570. Every draft includes the standard E-E-A-T footer with these references, the Bristol registered address, last-reviewed May 2026, and a note that professional-body rules are reviewed periodically and readers should verify the current position with the relevant body or regulator before relying on figures cited in the drafts.

Drafts are not yet published copy — each piece should be reviewed by an appropriately authorised individual at Apex before going live, particularly the named-insurer pieces, to confirm the neutrality position is maintained against the live wordings in force at the time of publication.