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Professional Liability Insurance

Proof of coverage and important policy features

Professional liability certificates prove your E&O coverage to clients and partners. Understanding claims-made coverage and policy features helps you maintain continuous protection.

Unlike occurrence policies, professional liability certificates show your retroactive date (the earliest date for which claims are covered) and your current policy period. This is crucial for claims-made coverage.

Understanding Certificates & Endorsements

E&O Certificate of Insurance

Shows your per-claim and aggregate limits, policy period, retroactive date, and deductible. Clients use this to verify you have professional coverage.

When needed: Required by many client contracts
Typical cost: Free from your insurer

Tail Coverage (ERP)

Extended Reporting Period coverage lets you report claims after your policy ends for work done during the policy period.

When needed: When retiring, closing practice, or changing carriers
Typical cost: 100-300% of annual premium

Prior Acts Coverage

Confirms coverage for work done before your current policy started, back to your retroactive date.

When needed: Important when changing insurers
Typical cost: Included if retroactive date is maintained

Network Security/Cyber Endorsement

Adds coverage for data breaches and cyber incidents arising from professional services.

When needed: Professionals handling sensitive client data
Typical cost: $500-$2,000+ annually

Common Endorsements

Defense Outside Limits

Legal defense costs are paid in addition to, not within, your per-claim and aggregate limits.

Professionals in high-litigation fields

First Dollar Defense

Defense costs are covered from dollar one, before your deductible applies.

Professionals who want immediate legal support for claims

Vicarious Liability

Covers claims arising from acts of independent contractors or subcontractors you engage.

Firms that outsource professional work

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