Professional Liability Overview
North Shore, Boston & New England Professionals who operate their own businesses need professional liability insurance in addition to their in-home business or business owners’ policy. It’s important to protect your business against liability from lawsuits and damages. There are many types of industry-specific professional liability policies depending on your type of business. A professional liability insurance policy from Phil Richard can prepare you and your company in the event that you are subjected to a professional liability claim.
Professional Liability Key Facts
- Professionals who provide services or advice are at risk if they fail to perform the services for which they were hired, or to meet the standards of conduct expected in their particular industry.
- When liability is limited to acts of negligence, professional liability insurance may be called, “errors and omissions” liability.
- Professional liability is a specialty coverage not provided under homeowners’ endorsements, in-home business policies or business owners’ policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some industries that would benefit form a professional liability policy?
Professions that commonly purchase professional liability insurance include, medical, accounting, engineering and financial services, construction and maintenance (general contractors, plumbers, etc., many of whom are also surety bonded), and transport. Some charities and other nonprofits/NGOs are also professional-liability insured.
What are some types of claims covered by professional liability insurance?
Common claims that professional liability insurance covers are negligence, misrepresentation, violation of good faith and fair dealing, and inaccurate advice.
Are there types of liability claims not covered by professional liability insurance?
Professional liability coverage does not include criminal prosecution, nor will it cover all forms of legal liability under civil law, only those specifically enumerated in the policy. Cyber security liability, covering data breach and other technology issues, may not necessarily be included either.
Professional Liability Insurance Service Area
Phil Richard Insurance, located in Danvers, MA, offers Professional Liability Insurance to professionals in the North Shore of Massachusetts including but not limited to Danvers, Peabody, Beverly, Salem, Newburyport, Ipswich, Rockport, Gloucester, Marblehead, Swampscott, Amesbury, Georgetown, Lynnfield, Middleton, Hamilton, Wenham, Greater Boston Area, and more. We also serve New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Maine.
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