Protect yourself from costly mistakes with Professional Liability Insurance
Updated: Feb 28, 2022
Also known as Errors and Omissions (E&O Insurance), professional liability insurance is protection for your business from claims of negligence related to a professional service.
Who needs professional liability insurance?
Small businesses that provide professional services or give advice to clients should consider purchasing professional liability insurance. It provides protection when a business owner is sued for negligence because their work doesn't meet a client's expectations.
Professional liability insurance can also be required by a small business' clients when entering into a contract.
Businesses that often choose professional liability insurance include:
Consultants
Attorneys
Engineers
Architects
Counselors
Accountants
Real estate agents
And more
Types of coverage
Professional liability insurance offers a variety of coverage for small businesses including:
Alleged or actual negligence - Protects a business against actual or alleged errors and omissions when providing professional services, such as giving incorrect advice, an omission, or failing to deliver a service.
Defense costs - Provides legal defense when a covered claim is reported.
Professional liability insurance can also offer coverage for claims arising from services provided in the past and work performed anywhere in the world.
It's important to understand that a general liability policy won’t protect against these risks. Get more information on how professional differs from general liability.