diff --git a/limereport/lrreportengine.h b/limereport/lrreportengine.h
index 2ba3d85..61dfe16 100644
--- a/limereport/lrreportengine.h
+++ b/limereport/lrreportengine.h
@@ -243,7 +243,7 @@ protected:
     ReportEngine(ReportEnginePrivate &dd, QObject * parent=0);
 private:
     Q_DECLARE_PRIVATE(ReportEngine)
-    QSettings* m_settings;
+    QSettings* m_settings = nullptr;
     bool m_showDesignerModal;
 };