10/16/2026
What happens when somebody sends your business a $100,000 demand letter?
Getting a demand letter for $100,000 will get your attention pretty quickly.
Let’s say a client believes a mistake you made cost them $80,000, plus another $20,000 in expenses. With Errors & Omissions insurance, they generally aren’t calling your insurance company and filing a claim against your policy themselves. They’re coming to you and saying, “We believe you’re responsible, and we want $100,000.”
This is where having the right E&O coverage becomes important. If the claim falls within the policy, you can report it to your carrier and they can step in to handle the defense. That means you’re not starting from scratch trying to find an attorney and figure out how you’re going to respond while also running your business.
And remember, somebody demanding $100,000 from you doesn’t automatically mean you owe them $100,000. Sometimes the defense is just as important as the check.