08/24/2026
For accountants, lawyers, and consultants, professional liability is most likely the largest exposure. Professional liability is often the most important policy to procure for a business, helping build the foundation for growth.
What Professional Liability Covers
Professional liability insurance, errors and omissions, and malpractice insurance all fall into a similar bucket of coverage, designed to protect an insured from claims that can arise from providing professional advice or services to clients.
A professional is any person or firm that provides advice, guidance or services to others that require specialized knowledge or skills the general public does not necessarily possess.
Liability Insurance For Professionals
Usually there is some form of licensing required, or specialized training and education. Professionals include lawyers, accountants, real estate brokers, insurance brokers, consultants, financial advisors, stock brokers, engineers, designers and architects.
Learn what professional liability insurance covers for accountants, lawyers, and consultants, and how it differs from GL.