Professional Liability

Professional liability insurance protects your business assets from claims that may result from advice, expertise or professional services you provide.

If your business engages in these activities, you could be at risk for being sued by a customer, client or other party who claims he or she lost money or was harmed in some way due to a negligent act, error or omission.

Yes, these terms are used interchangeably and refer to the same type of coverage.

Professionals are expected to have extensive knowledge or training in their area of expertise. Additionally, they are expected to perform the services for which they were hired, according to the standards of conduct in their profession.

If they fail to use the degree of skill expected, they can be held legally responsible for any harm or financial loss that they cause to another person or business.

Professional liability insurance protects you in cases of faulty service (errors) or failure to provide a service altogether (omission). This type of insurance coverage pays the cost of your defense and any damages awarded (up to policy limits).

Insurance companies have developed many specialized policy forms that respond to the individual risks of particular professions and services.

Newer insurance policies provide coverage for privacy violations and breaches of computer security. Companies that view their exposures as either manufacturing- or product-oriented may be surprised to find themselves exposed to professional liability risks through outsourcing, online commerce, and intellectual property issues.

• Accountants, Attorneys, Architects and Engineers
• Banking, Investment Banking and Broker/Dealers
• Insurance Companies and Asset Managers
• Media, Communications, Entertainment
• Technology
• Merchant Banking and Venture Capital
• Health Care Professionals and Biotechnology