Professional Liability (E&O) Insurance

Professional Liability (E&O) Insurance In Arizona

The probability that you will make a professional mistake throughout your career is high.  You are human.  This is why professional liability coverage is an important tool in your risk management toolbox.  E&O provides legal defense and covers claim awards, court judgments, penalties, and settlements excluded under your GL policy.

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Who Needs Professional Liability Insurance

Who Needs Professional Liability Insurance?

Some industries face a higher exposure for professional liability.  Some examples of industries that could benefit from E&O coverage include:
  • Accountants
  • Advertising and Media Firms
  • Architects
  • Attorneys/Law Firms
  • Barbershops and Hair Salons
  • Contractors
  • Doctors
  • Engineers
  • Marketing Firms
  • Museums and Galleries
  • Printing and Publishing Companies
  • Real Estate Agencies
  • Schools and Colleges
  • Veterinary Offices and Pet Groomers

Five Reasons Why You May Need Professional Liability Insurance in Arizona

  1.  Incorrect Advice: If you provide inadequate advice that leads to damages, you may invite an E&O claim
  2.  Industry Requirement: Some industries require professionals to obtain and maintain E&O coverage.
  3.  Intellectual Property Infringement: If you unintentionally use someone else’s intellectual property to conduct business, you may invite an E&O claim.
  4.  Misrepresentation: If you misrepresent the terms of your agreement or fail to abide by them you may invite a professional liability claim.
  5.  Negligence: If you fail to perform critical duties for your client that results in damages, you may be sued for your negligence

What is professional liability (E&O) pricing based on?

  • Claims History
  • Coverage Limits
  • Gross Revenue
  • Location
  • Number of Employees
  • Occurrence/Claims Made Form
  • Your industry
Five Reasons Why You May Need Professional Liability Insurance in Arizona

Common Questions and FAQs

Claims-made policies only cover claims that occur and are reported during the policy period listed on the policy unless tail coverage is purchased.  Alternatively, occurrence-based policies pay for claims if the event occurred during the time a policy was in place even if the policy is no longer in effect or the policy has expired.

Yes!  It is a good way to broaden your coverage.

Both terms are used interchangeably.  

Professional liability is a standard exclusion in GL policies.  Some package policies or BOP policies include endorsements that add this coverage back in for lower-risk operations such as beauticians and printers.

Intentional misconduct, general liability, workers’ compensation, EPLI, and illegal acts are not covered by E&O coverage.