Commercial Lines

Professional Liability Insurance

Errors & Omissions (E&O) coverage that protects your business when a client claims your advice, service, or work caused them financial harm.

Overview

What Is Professional Liability Insurance?

Professional liability insurance — also known as Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance — protects professionals and businesses from claims that their services, advice, or work caused a client financial loss. Even if you did nothing wrong, defending a lawsuit is expensive. Professional liability covers your legal defense costs, settlements, and judgments, so a single claim doesn't threaten everything you've built.

Why It Matters

A dissatisfied client can file a claim even when you've done everything right. Legal defense alone can cost tens of thousands of dollars before a case is ever resolved. Professional liability insurance ensures that a single dispute doesn't drain your business finances or force you to settle a claim you shouldn't have to.

What's Covered

  • Legal defense costs (even if you're not at fault)
  • Settlements and court-ordered judgments
  • Claims of negligence or failure to perform
  • Errors and omissions in professional services
  • Misrepresentation claims
  • Breach of duty allegations
  • Prior acts coverage (retroactive dates available)

Is This Right for You?

Who Needs Professional Liability Insurance?

Consultants and management advisors

IT professionals and technology service providers

Accountants and financial advisors

Real estate agents and brokers

Marketing and advertising agencies

Architects, engineers, and design professionals

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between professional liability and general liability?

General liability covers bodily injury and property damage claims. Professional liability covers financial harm caused by your professional services, advice, or work. Most service-based businesses need both.

Is professional liability required by law?

It's not universally required, but many clients, contracts, and professional licensing boards require it. Even when it's not mandatory, the financial exposure of going without it is significant.

What does "claims-made" mean?

Most professional liability policies are "claims-made," meaning the policy must be active both when the incident occurred and when the claim is filed. We'll help you understand retroactive dates and tail coverage to ensure there are no gaps.

How much professional liability coverage do I need?

Coverage limits depend on your industry, contract requirements, and the size of your client engagements. We'll help you assess your exposure and find the right limit at a competitive price.

Ready to Get Covered?

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