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Professional Liability Insurance
Whether you’re a consultant, accountant, IT contractor, or any other professional service provider, it’s important to understand the potential risks you may encounter while running your business. That includes the risk of being sued by clients regarding the quality of work, services, or advice you provided. Professional liability insurance is designed to protect businesses against these types of claims.
What is Professional Liability Insurance?
Professional liability insurance (also known as errors and omissions insurance (E&O) or malpractice insurance) is a type of insurance that provides coverage for businesses providing professional services, including:
- Law firms
- Medical professionals
- Architects and engineers
- Consultants
- Real estate agents and brokers
- Accountants and CPAs
- Financial advisors and planners
- Creative professionals
- Technology and software developers
- Educational institutions
- Environmental consultants
- Event planners
- Notaries public
This policy is designed to protect you and your business against claims of negligence, mistakes, errors, or omissions in the services you provide to your clients, that lead to financial damages to your clients.
The insurance policy typically covers legal liability and the legal costs associated with defending against the claims.
How Does Professional Liability Insurance Work?
Professional liability insurance policies are tailored to the specific risks faced by your business. The policy limits and coverage depend on factors such as:
- The types of services you provide
- The size of your business
- Your clients
- Your industry
- Your previous claims history
You choose the level of coverage that is appropriate for your business, and you pay a premium to the insurance company. When a claim is made against you, you have to inform your insurance company immediately.
The insurer will assess the claim and determine if it is covered by the policy. If it is, the insurer will provide legal representation and, if applicable, financial compensation to your clients.
Why Every Business Needs Professional Liability Insurance
No matter how cautious you are, errors and omissions happen. Even if you are not at fault, defending yourself against any legal action taken against you can be financially devastating.
Depending on the magnitude of the claim, damages, and litigation costs can quickly spiral out of control, leaving you to deal with expensive legal costs or damages on your own.
Professional liability insurance provides a critical layer of protection that every business offering professional services should have.
What Does Professional Liability Insurance Cover?
Professional liability insurance policies typically cover damages, legal fees, and other costs involved in defending your business against claims of professional negligence or wrongdoing.
These claims can arise from mistakes, errors, or omissions in the services provided by your business, including failure to complete work, inaccurate advice, or misrepresentation by your employees.
It’s important to note that professional liability insurance does not cover intentional wrongdoing or criminal activities by you or your employees.
Uniserv Insurance Services: Professional Liability Insurance in Southern California
Professional liability insurance is an important investment for any business providing professional services to clients. It provides a layer of protection against claims of negligence or mistakes arising from the services provided by your business to your clients.
If you’re interested in purchasing professional liability insurance, contact Uniserv Insurance Services today. Our team stands ready to offer guidance and answer all your questions.
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