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A Professional liability insurance Policy, as well as a contractors General Liability Insurance policy will provide coverage for the cost of legal defense.
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A contractor typically needs a Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy. If the contract includes professional services, then the contractor will likely be required to carry Professional Liability Insurance, either in addition to, or in place of a CGL policy. It really just depends on the nature of the services contracted.
Sure. Depending on your occupation professional liability can be added as a rider to a businessowners policy. Often times professional liability will be a separate policy. I recommend that you contact a good independent insurance agency that represents several insurance companies so they can find you the best policy for your needs at the best price.
You need a commercial general liability policy.
Professional Liability Insurance or an Errors and Omissions policy provides coverage for liabilities that may arise from the practice of your profession.
The "Professional",, would be the person or entity "Insured" under the contract.
I believe it is a Commerical Liability Policy or Business Owners and includes General Liability, Inland Marine & Property or at least that is what I have found in my research
Claims-made: A type of professional liability insurance policy that covers injuries/damages only if the injury occurs in the policy period and only if the claim is reported or filed to the insurance company during the policy period or during the tail.Occurrence basis: Professional liability insurance policy that covers injuries/damages that occur during the period covered by the policy even though the claim may be reported or filed outside the policy period.Tail coverage: An uninterrupted extension of the insurance policy period, also known as the extended reporting endorsement.Umbrella coverage: Coverage purchased in addition to a basic liability policy that provides additional amount limits and/or adds coverage for events not covered in the basic policy.
It is not a requirement but having a good professional liability insurance policy in place will give you more credibility in your industry. If you are an accountant in the employ of another then you should not have a need for a professional liability policy. If you work as a self employed or a contractor you should carry coverage. Many companies will require you show them your insurance before they will grant you contract work.
It means that the professional has obtained security in the form of an insurance policy for the protection of the professional and the client from errors or omission in the services or advice provided.
Ultimately the insured is responsible for obtaining adequate liability insurance coverage. If a loss is incurred, it will generally be covered by whichever policy was in force at the time of the loss excepting where Professional liability is the covering policy type.