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Professional Liability Insurance

Professional liability insurance—often called errors and omissions (E&O)—protects your business from claims that your advice, services, or work caused a client financial loss or harm.

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What is Professional Liability Insurance?

Professional liability insurance covers claims that your professional advice, design, or services caused a client to suffer a financial loss or other harm. It can cover legal defense and settlements even when you did nothing wrong.

It’s commonly used by consultants, designers, accountants, architects, and other professionals whose work could lead to client disputes over quality or outcomes.

Key Benefits

Coverage for alleged errors, omissions, or negligence
Legal defense and settlements
Protection even when claims are unfounded
Often required by clients or contracts

Common Uses for Professional Liability

Advice or design error

A client claims your recommendation or deliverable caused loss

Missed deadline

Claims that a delay or non-delivery caused harm

Contract requirements

RFPs or contracts require E&O coverage

High-stakes services

Your work has significant financial impact on clients

Ready to Get Professional Liability Coverage?

Connect with providers that offer E&O coverage for your profession.

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