Professional Liability Insurance Calgary

Professional Liability Insurance Calgary

Customized, low-cost professional liability insurance for small businesses and self-employed professionals in the Calgary Region.

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Professional liability insurance for small businesses in Calgary

Independent professionals, contractors, and small business owners across the Calgary Metropolitan Area – Downtown Calgary, Airdrie, Chestermere, Rocky View County, Beiseker, Cochrane, Crossfield, Irricana, Okotoks, High River, and Foothills County – who provide advice and services to their customers face significant professional liability risks.

That’s why professional liability insurance is essential regardless of the type of business you have, the industry you’re in, and the services you provide.

Also called errors and omissions (E&O) insurance, professional liability insurance is designed to cover your costs when facing customer claims alleging monetary losses resulting from your services due to professional negligence, misconduct, misrepresentation, or failing to deliver a service as promised. It also includes protection for the media and advertising services you provide your clients if legal action is taken against them, alleging defamation or false advertising.

A customized, low-cost professional liability insurance policy from Zensurance is a vital safeguard to protect your finances and reputation from expensive losses due to allegations of wrongdoing, errors, or lawsuits.

What does it cover?

A professional liability insurance policy covers Calgary-based small businesses and independent professionals in any industry from a variety of expensive claims, legal disputes, and allegations, including:

  • Negligence
  • Misconduct
  • Misrepresentation
  • Failing to deliver a service as promised
  • Omissions
  • Mistakes or oversights in your services
  • Breach of contract
  • Poor advice
  • Products or devices you provide or develop for a client

How much does it cost?

Professional liability insurance in Calgary typically starts at around $250 per year. However, insurance providers determine the actual cost of your policy by considering the details of your business or profession, including:

  • Your business’s location
  • The services you provide and your industry
  • How many employees you have (if applicable)
  • Who your customers are, the size of those organizations, and the industries they’re in
  • Your years of experience
  • Your annual and projected revenue

Professional liability claims examples

Calgary Accountant Professional Liability

An accountant in Altidore makes an error on a client’s tax return that results in the client being audited and fined by the Canada Revenue Agency.

Calgary - Consultant Professional Liability

A business consultant in Bridgeland-Riverside provides a client with advice on launching a new product that is flawed and leads to financial losses for their client.

architect

An architect in Crescent Heights designs a residential building, and later, structural issues emerge, leading to potential safety concerns and legal action against them.

Frequently asked questions

Is professional liability insurance the same as medical malpractice insurance?

Malpractice insurance is professional liability insurance for health practitioners and other regulated professions – same policy, different name, often with regulator-set minimum limits. If you’re a massage therapist, nurse or other health professional, start with our malpractice insurance page.

 

What’s the difference between professional liability and general liability insurance?

Professional liability insurance covers claims alleging negligence, misconduct, errors, or failing to deliver services as promised. Commercial general liability insurance covers third-party property damage or bodily injury. A consultant who trips a client in the office needs general liability; a consultant whose advice costs the client money needs professional liability. Most service businesses carry both.

Is professional liability insurance legally required?

It depends on your profession. Accountants in Ontario, for example, are required to carry it, as are immigration consultants and, in Ontario, mortgage brokerages. Even when it’s not mandatory, it’s strongly recommended for anyone providing services or advice, and many client contracts require proof of coverage before you can start work.

 

Does professional liability insurance cover errors and omissions?

Yes. Professional liability insurance and errors and omissions (E&O) insurance are the same policy. It covers errors, omissions, negligent acts, failure to deliver a service as promised, and claims arising from media and advertising services you provide.

How much professional liability coverage do I need?

Most professionals opt for a policy with $1 million in coverage, though some professions are legally required to carry a specific amount. If the risks in your industry are higher, speak to a Zensurance broker about the right coverage limit.

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Safeguard your assets and financial wellness with a customized, low-cost professional liability insurance policy from Zensurance.

Mistakes, oversights, or disputes with a client can happen to any professional or small business owner at any time. Shield your finances and reputation from the risk of expensive lawsuits and allegations of wrongdoing or negligence.

Fill out our online application for a free quote. We’ll shop our partner network of over 50 Canadian insurers to find the affordable coverage your business needs, and our knowledgeable brokers will tailor it to suit your requirements and budget.