Errors and Omissions Insurance from Massachusetts Specialists

What Massachusetts Professionals Need E&O Insurance?

As stated, E&O insurance is generally designed for professionals whose work involves giving advice. Most Massachusetts professionals who provide advice may benefit from having a policy. The following are just a few examples of professionals who fall into this category:

• Lawyers and paralegals
• Stockbrokers and investment advisors
• Insurance agents and financial planners
• Real estate brokers and agents
• Trustees and appraisers
• Landscapers and IT firms

Some professionals who practice a skill as much as they dispense advice might be better suited with another form of professional liability insurance. Doctors, for instance, frequently need medical malpractice insurance. Medical malpractice insurance may provide some similar protections, but it’s often tailored for other risks that are unique to treating patients. Similarly, contractors may want contractors liability insurance rather than E&O insurance.

Professionals who are unsure whether an E&O policy or another professional liability policy is more suited to their needs should speak with an insurance agent who specializes in this type of insurance. A knowledgeable agent will be familiar with the various types of professional liability policies that Massachusetts insurers offer, and they’ll be able to help determine whether E&O or another coverage is more appropriate given a particular situation.

What Sorts of Incidents Does E&O Insurance Cover?

As is true with most forms of insurance, the exact incidents that an E&O policy covers are determined by that policy’s paperwork. Coverages can vary from one policy to another.

Nonetheless, many E&O policies are designed to provide coverage for a wide range of incidents. Here are some sample scenarios where a policy with the right protections in place may provide coverage:

• A real estate agent didn’t disclose that a property was zoned for commercial rather than residential construction, and a client bought the property intending to build a house
• A lawyer didn’t file paperwork by a deadline, compromising their client’s case
• A stockbroker didn’t execute a trade in a timely fashion, and a client’s portfolio lost value as a result
• An accountant misread a figure when calculating taxes, and a client was assessed penalties because they didn’t pay the right amount on time
• A landscaper misspoke when recommending a lawn treatment product, and a client destroyed their lawn because they used the wrong product as a result

How Can Professionals Get Errors and Omissions Insurance?

For help finding errors and omissions insurance that’ll provide coverage suited to your line of work, contact the independent agents at Charles River Insurance. Our agents have helped many Massachusetts professionals find E&O insurance that offers them solid protection, and we’re here to help you as well. As an independent insurance agency, our team can recommend policies that are well-suited to your situation regardless of what company is offering them.