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Professional Liability Insurance
Professional liability insurance, also known as errors and omissions (E&O insurance, provides human service organizations with protection against claims of negligence or malpractice related to the service you provide. It is essential to have the right insurance coverage to protect your organization from the financial impact of a lawsuit.
Personalized Insurance for Human Service Organizations
CTG Insurance understands your organization’s financial resources and reputation needs protection. We have you covered with professional liability insurance so you can focus on serving your organization’s clients and patients.
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FAQs
Do I need professional liability insurance if am a human service organization?
Organization leaders may be held liable for damages if you are accused of professional negligence. Professional liability coverage can help protect your nonprofit from the financial ruin of legal fees in the event you are sued.
What does professional liability insurance cover?
This type of insurance can help cover the costs of settlements or judgments against nonprofit organizations, as well as legal defense costs. Most nonprofits that provide professional services, such as consulting, legal advice, or therapy, will benefit from having this liability coverage.
What is the difference between D&O and professional liability?
Both coverages are essential for nonprofit organizations. D&O insurance helps to protect the organization and its directors and officers from a liability claim of mismanagement of the organization. Nearly all D&O policies have specific exclusions for professional services. Professional liability provides coverage from claims of actual or alleged negligence by the organization or an employee.
How much does professional liability insurance cost?
The answer depends on several factors, including the size of your organization and the nature of your work. Keep in mind, as a nonprofit organization, you are likely to be held to the same standards as for-profit businesses when it comes to professional liability insurance.
Be Prepared For Any Scenario.
Allegations of Negligence Claim
A staff member at a counseling center fails to recognize self-harm thoughts in a patient, the counseling center is later accused of negligence when the patient causes harm to themselves resulting in a costly lawsuit. Defense fees and settlement costs were approximately $87,000.
Improper Supervision Claim
A nonprofit apartment complex for developmentally disabled adults improperly supervised one of the clients which lead to a severe injury. A lawsuit was filed, and the action was resolved with a settlement. Defense fees and settlement costs were approximately $50,000.
Missed Deadline and Oversight Claim
When a nonprofit organization helping low-income communities misses a tax deadline causing several clients to owe a fine to the IRS, the organization is sued to recoup the costs of the fines. Defense fees and settlement costs were approximately $18,000.
Misdiagnoses Claim
A nonprofit animal clinic diagnosed a pet cat with a sprained leg, but when the cat’s health did not improve, the owner got a second opinion showing the leg was in fact broken. The cat’s owner filed a claim against the volunteer veterinarian for damages. Defense fees and settlement costs were approximately $12,000.
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We understand the challenging process of determining the right coverage for your unique needs. Start a quote and our team of experts will reach out to finish the discovery process and present you with a comprehensive proposal quickly.