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Recommended insurance policies for professional service businesses

From a public speaker accused of slander to a career coach sued for negligence, a lawsuit can devastate a small business. Gain protection against legal expenses, medical bills, and costly repairs with insurance for professional services.

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Business owner’s policy

A BOP is a type of professional services insurance that bundles general liability coverage and commercial property insurance at a lower rate than if they were purchased separately.

BEST FOR
  • Customer injuries
  • Damaged customer property
  • Damaged business property
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General liability insurance

This policy covers basic business risks, such as client property damage and injuries. Bundle it with commercial property insurance for savings in a business owner’s policy.

BEST FOR
  • Customer injuries
  • Customer property damage
  • Libel and slander lawsuits
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Professional liability insurance

This policy is also called errors and omissions insurance (E&O). It covers legal expenses if a public speaker or other professional is sued for unsatisfactory work or a mistake.

BEST FOR
  • Professional mistakes
  • Accusations of negligence
  • Failure to deliver promised services
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Workers’ compensation insurance

Most states require workers' comp for professional service businesses that have employees. It also protects sole proprietors from work injury costs that health insurance might deny.

BEST FOR
  • Employee medical expenses
  • Partial missed wages
  • Lawsuits over employee injuries
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Commercial auto insurance

Commercial auto insurance covers financial losses when a professional services vehicle is involved in an accident. It's required for vehicles registered to a business.

BEST FOR
  • Property damage caused by your vehicle
  • Medical payments from auto accidents
  • Theft of a commercial vehicle
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Cyber insurance

This policy helps businesses recover from cyberattacks and data breaches. It's strongly recommended for medical billing companies and other businesses that handle sensitive information.

BEST FOR
  • Customer notification costs
  • Fraud monitoring services
  • Data breach investigations
Looking for different coverage? See more policies.

How much does insurance cost for professional service businesses?

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Several factors will have an impact on insurance costs, including:

  • Professional services offered
  • Business equipment and property
  • Revenue
  • Location
  • Number of employees
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Professional liability / E&O insurance
Professional liability and errors and omissions insurance both protect businesses from expensive lawsuits caused by unsatisfactory work. The language used may differ by industry.
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