About Assiver

Architects and engineers make important decisions every day that determine the success of a construction project. From design quality and safety to sustainability, your creative and technical influence is substantial, and so is the responsibility that comes with it.

These responsibilities need to be identified in time, avoided where possible and properly covered when necessary. Of course, you have the legally required liability insurance. But to be truly well protected, more is needed than that alone. ASSIVER provides that additional protection.

Our vision

Society must be able to rely on buildings being stable and of high quality. Architects safeguard this, independently, without undue influence and with respect for the other construction partners. This was already the guiding principle in 1939, when the legislator defined the title and duties of the architectural profession.

Today, however, architects are under pressure from multiple sides. Clients and contractors often expect a more flexible role than the law provides. As a result, architects constantly seek a balance between their legally defined duties, their responsibilities and their commercial willingness to meet the expectations of clients and building partners. In this balancing act, ASSIVER supports architects.

Who we work for

ASSIVER works exclusively for designers in the construction sector. Not for the client and not for the contractor, but solely for architects and engineers.

Our expertise in professional liability

At ASSIVER, you can rely on practical first-line advice. We share our years of experience and guide you, among other things, in:

Defining and reviewing contractual liability arrangements
Determining your position towards clients, contractors, buyers, lawyers, experts and insurers
Developing the right strategy when you receive a liability claim

Insurance solutions

Through ASSIVER, you gain access to all insurers active in the professional liability market for: Professional liability insurance for designers

Professional liability insurance for designers in construction
Subscription-based policies and single-project policies
Supplementary insurance, such as legal expenses insurance

Security and guidance for designers

The pressure on architects and engineers to move away from the traditional collaboration model of client, architect and contractor continues to increase. As a result, the need for professional guidance is also growing.

That guidance is exactly what ASSIVER offers. We ensure you are aware of your liabilities and of the possibilities to limit them. This helps prevent you from taking on more responsibility in new forms of collaboration than your insurer can cover.

Our team

Karl Vinck: Advice and guidance
Gerda Mertens: Comparative market studies
Arne Maes: claims management
Elien Leys: policy administration