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We’ve Got You Covered: Professional Indemnity Insurance Now Available for BLC Clients

Beacon Locum Contracting (BLC) now offers Professional Indemnity Insurance through Medical Plus, giving Irish doctors and healthcare professionals access to exclusive loyalty pricing, expert advice, and peace of mind — all under one roof.
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November 20, 2025 

If you’re part of the Beacon Locum Contracting (BLC) community, you already know what we’re about — making life easier for healthcare professionals. Whether it’s sorting out tax, managing payroll, or handling accounting, our goal has always been to take those admin worries off your plate so you can focus on your work and your patients.

Now, we’re taking that one step further.

We’re excited to share something new — and genuinely valuable — that’s now available exclusively to BLC clients: Professional Indemnity Insurance with our trusted partner, Medical Plus.

Why We’re Introducing This

We’ve spoken to many of you — doctors, consultants, locums — and we’ve heard the same thing again and again: “PI cover is expensive and confusing, and options are limited.”

You’re absolutely right. The market has been dominated by a handful of providers, and many healthcare professionals have felt they’ve had to settle for whatever’s available.

That didn’t sit well with us.

At BLC, we’re all about giving you control — of your finances, your time, and now, your protection. So, we teamed up with Medical Plus, specialists in healthcare indemnity, to offer a smarter, more affordable solution. It’s part of our BLC Loyalty Programme, which gives our clients access to exclusive benefits and unbeatable value.

Why It Matters

Let’s be honest — no one plans for complaints or claims. But in healthcare, even the most skilled professionals can face them. And when that happens, the costs — financial, professional, and emotional — can be huge.

That’s where having the right indemnity cover makes all the difference. It’s not just about meeting a requirement; it’s about protecting your career, your peace of mind, and your reputation.

With our new Medical Plus partnership, you get a policy that’s transparent, contractual (not discretionary), and backed by Lloyd’s of London A-rated insurers.

In simple terms: it’s clear, dependable, and built to protect you when you need it most.

What You’ll Get as a BLC Client

When you get your Professional Indemnity cover through BLC, you’re not just signing up for insurance. You’re joining a support system that understands your world.

Here’s what’s in it for you:

  • Everything under one roof – Tax, payroll, accounting, and indemnity cover, all handled by your trusted BLC team.
  • Exclusive loyalty pricing – Rates you won’t find anywhere else, available only for BLC clients.
  • Specialist expertise – Medical Plus brings decades of experience in healthcare indemnity.
  • Full legal protection – From Medical Council hearings to coroner’s inquests, you’re covered.
  • Breach of confidentiality cover – Because mistakes happen, and trust matters.
  • 24/7 legal helpline – So you’re never left wondering what to do next.

It’s comprehensive, affordable, and designed around your profession — not just your policy number.

Making Sense of the Cover Types

Doctors often ask us: “What’s the difference between Claims Made and Occurrence-based cover?”

Here’s the quick, jargon-free version:

  • Occurrence-based cover protects incidents that happen while your policy is active — even if the claim comes years later.

    It’s thorough but often more expensive because insurers have to plan for future claims.
  • Claims Made cover (which Medical Plus offers) protects you for claims made while your policy is active — and includes full retroactive protection back to your start date.

    It’s clear, cost-effective, and includes a 25-year extended reporting period when you retire, or in case of disability or death.

In other words: you’re covered now, later, and long after you hang up your stethoscope.

An Evening to Remember

We recently celebrated this new partnership with an intimate dinner at a private members’ club in Dublin City Centre — hosted by Medical Plus in association with BLC.

It wasn’t just a launch event; it was a genuine conversation with doctors and consultants about what you need from an indemnity policy.

An underwriter with over 30 years of experience walked us through the latest regulations, risk management, and how doctors can finally access better cover without breaking the bank.

The feedback was clear — this new PI solution isn’t just timely; it’s essential.

Ready to See How Much You Could Save?

If you’re a doctor, consultant, or healthcare professional in Ireland, we’d love to help you find the right protection — and potentially save you a significant amount while doing it.

You can get a free, no-obligation quote right here:

👉 Get Your Quotation

At BLC, We’re Here for You — Every Step of the Way

We know your work isn’t easy. You carry the weight of responsibility every day, making decisions that change lives. The least we can do is make sure your professional life runs smoothly and safely.

That’s what this new service is about — protecting your practice, your reputation, and your peace of mind.

Your patients count on you.

Now, you can count on us.

Learn more at 👉 www.beaconlocum.ie

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