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How Much Does Errors and Omissions Insurance Cost?
On average, our customers paid a minimum of about $76 a month for errors and omissions insurance standalone coverage.1 Remember that costs for E&O coverage will vary because every small business has unique needs and every industry faces different risks and hazards. Keep in mind that other factors, like your location, type of business and claims history will determine your actual rate.
You can get insurance quotes through trusted insurance companies, like us. We’re here to answer your questions and walk you through what each type of business insurance covers. We can also help you choose the right limits for your coverage.
What Do The Hartford’s Customers Pay for Errors and Omissions Insurance?
What you pay for errors and omissions insurance, known as professional liability insurance, will often vary by product, limits chosen and the risk class or hazard group of your business.
| Product | Avg. Minimum Monthly Premium**1 |
|---|---|
| Misc. Errors and Omissions Standalone Coverage | $76 |
| Misc. Errors and Omissions Endorsem*nts | $32 |
What Are the Factors That Determine E and O Insurance Cost?
Errors and omissions insurance costs can depend on a variety of factors, like your:
- Business’ size, because depending on your number of employees, you may have higher risks. Small businesses typically have fewer employees and lower rates.
- Revenue, because more profit can come with a higher risk of lawsuits.
- Industry and the types of risks you face. For example, a construction company may have a higher than average errors and omissions rate because their mistakes can result in property damage or injury.
- Employee training, because teaching your employees how to increase safety can lower your insurance rate.
- Contracts, because depending on how they’re written, they can either increase or decrease your exposure to liability.
- Location, especially if you’re in a state with higher minimum coverage requirements.
- Claims loss history, because you can expect to pay higher E&O insurance rates if you have a history of lawsuits.
- Coverage limits, because policies with a higher limit are likely to cost more than policies with lower coverage limits.
Cost of E&O Insurance by Profession
| Product | Avg. Minimum Monthly Premium**1 |
|---|---|
| Architects and Engineers Errors and Omissions | $257 |
| Accountants Errors and Omissions Standalone Coverage | $73 |
| Healthcare Professionals Errors and Omissions | $98 |
| Errors & Omissions Insurance for Technology Companies | $86 |
How To Save Money on E&O Insurance
As a small business owner, there are a few things you can do to save money on your errors and omissions insurance costs, including:
- Paying your entire premium upfront
- Having a clean claims loss history
- Endorsing yourbusiness owner’s policy with professional liability
- Choosing a higher deductible for your policy
- Picking a lower coverage limit for your business
- Having another layer of protection with general liability insurance or umbrella coverage
Errors & Omissions Insurance Cost FAQs
Errors and omissions insurance is also known as professional liability insurance or E&O coverage. It helps protect the business from lawsuits that claim you made mistakes or omissions in your professional services. If a client or customer sues you, this coverage can help pay your defense costs and legal settlements.
There is no set price for the cost of errors and omissions coverage because it varies from one company to another. Learn more about what errors and omissions insurance coverage is.
Errors and omissions insurance can help cover mistakes in your professional services provided to customers. For example, if you own an accounting firm and your financial advice causes them to lose money, this coverage can help pay for any claims they file against you.
Errors and omissions insurance is an important coverage to have. Because even if your business didn’t make a mistake, a client or customer can still sue you. Without coverage, you’d have to pay for these costs out of pocket:
- Attorney fees
- Legal costs
- Judgments
- Settlements
Learn more about who needs errors and omissions insurance.
You should consider errors and omissions insurance coverage if you provide services to clients or customers, like real estate agents or accountants. Some other examples of small businesses that need this coverage include:
- Advertising firms
- Marketing agencies
- Website developers
- Barbershops
- Publishing companies
The deductible on your errors and omissions insurance policy determines what the policyholder must pay before your insurance company pays for a covered loss. Keep in mind that you can choose your deductible based on your business’ coverage needs. Typically, your errors and omissions insurance premium is based on the deductible you choose.
Errors and omissions insurance is important to have because it helps cover your legal expenses and settlement costs if a client claims that you didn’t deliver on promised services. Even if you didn’t cause the client any financial loss, you can still be held liable if a customer believes you made a mistake. Errors and omissions insurance can also help cover your court costs, attorney fees, settlements or judgments and lost earnings if you must spend time away from your business to be at depositions or trials. Without E&O insurance, you’d have to pay for these expenses out of pocket.
Determining your coverage limits for your E&O policy will depend on different factors, like the size of your business, industry and your exposure to risk. You may also want to consider what your business is able to afford out-of-pocket if you’re sued by a client. If you’re unsure about what your coverage limits should be, you can work with our specialists to find the right amount of coverage needed for your business.
Get more answers to errors and omissions insurance frequently asked questions.
Get an Errors and Omissions Insurance Quote
To learn more about this coverage and other essential policies, like general liability insurance,get a quote from us today. We’re an insurance company you can trust. In fact, we’ve been helping small businesses get the coverage they need for over 200 years.
Last Updated: July 2, 2024
** Quotes will vary by business depending on the size of your business, the state your business is located in, coverage limits chosen, and the risk class your business is associated with.
1 Premium amounts presented are based on monthly premium paid by The Hartford's Small Business customers between 1/1/22 and 9/14/23 for 12-month policies. Premium is derived from several factors specific to your business and may vary.
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