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Professional Liability Insurance

Help protect your practice from claims related to professional services and advice.

Errors & OmissionsCoverage for mistakes in services
Defense CostsHelp with covered legal defense
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Have this handy:
  • Services offered
  • Annual revenue
  • Contract requirements
  • Prior claims (if any)

What is Professional Liability Insurance?

Professional liability insurance (often called E&O) helps cover claims that your services, advice, or work caused a client financial loss due to an error or omission.

What does it cover?

Professional Liability protects businesses and individuals who provide advice or services against claims of negligence or errors.

Errors, Omissions, Negligence

Core coverage

Helps cover claims alleging professional mistakes, missed deadlines, or failure to perform.

  • Client financial loss allegations
  • Defense costs (terms apply)
  • Common for consultants and agencies

Misrepresentation / Inaccurate Advice

Varies

Coverage may apply to certain allegations tied to advice or statements made in professional capacity.

  • Policy wording matters
  • Scope of services must be accurate
  • Contract review recommended

Defense Costs

Major benefit

Helps pay legal defense and related costs for covered claims.

  • Inside vs outside limits varies
  • Claims handling support
  • Deductibles/retentions may apply

Claims‑Made Coverage

Know this

Many policies are claims‑made—coverage depends on when the claim is reported.

  • Maintain continuous coverage
  • Retroactive date impacts protection
  • Tail options available
Good to know

If you need a COI for a client or contract, send the certificate holder details and deadline—turnaround is fast with complete info.

Who needs it?

Consultants
IT & tech services
Real estate professionals
Accountants
Agencies & freelancers

Need proof of coverage?

We can help with quotes, policy questions, and certificate requests. Share your deadline and certificate holder details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same as general liability?

No—GL covers bodily injury/property damage; professional covers service-related claims.

Do clients require it?

Many contracts require E&O/professional liability.

Does it cover past work?

Claims-made policies have retro dates—ask us to review yours.

How much coverage do I need?

Depends on contract limits and risk exposure.

Can I bundle with other policies?

Often yes, alongside GL and cyber options.

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