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Got time to sort out your insurance needs? Yeah. Thought not. Being a consultant usually means you can barely plan your schedule for the next week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To help you out, we\u2019ve put together a consultants’ insurance fact-pack. It\u2019ll give you an idea of the coverage available, and why you might need it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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1)\nProfessional liability insurance for consultants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSometimes called errors and omissions insurance (or E&O) for short, professional liability insurance<\/a> is a must-have. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThat\u2019s because as a consultant, you\u2019re a\nprofessional. Which means you provide a service to your clients, using your\nexpertise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, it also means you can be sued for\nnegligence So, if you make a mistake, or leave something out, and it costs your\nclient money, they could sue you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In fact, you can be sued for negligence even if you haven\u2019t made a mistake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you\u2019re at fault, or not, professional\nliability insurance gets you an attorney and can pay your legal expenses. It\nalso covers damages, if it turns out you\u2019re liable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Without it, you\u2019d have to find the cash to pay for\nall these costs yourself. Putting your business \u2013 maybe even your personal\nassets \u2013 at risk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And, because you can get retroactive cover, you won\u2019t need to worry about past errors coming back to bite you, either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2)\nGeneral liability insurance for consultants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nGeneral liability insurance<\/a> covers claims against your business if someone gets hurt, or their property is damaged, and it\u2019s your fault.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSo this is coverage you need if you visit clients,\nor they visit you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clients often want you to have it anyway. Because it means they\u2019re not the only ones left holding the bag if someone sues them over something related to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And if you rent a room for a workshop, say, or a focus group meeting, the owner of the premises may insist you\u2019ve got general liability coverage, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here’s what it covers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Repairs and replacements to someone\u2019s business\nproperty, if you damaged it. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Medical bills if someone gets injured and it\nhappened in your offices, or somewhere you\u2019re working. (Like a client\u2019s site,\nor an office space you rented.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal costs and compensation, if it was your fault.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
General liability insurance acts as a reputation-restorer, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Say you\u2019re overheard making some not-so-nice remark about a client. It gets back to them and they sue you for personal injury. General liability insurance can get you a defense attorney. And can cover your legal fees, plus damages, if you\u2019re liable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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3)
Workers\u2019 compensation insurance for consultants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nEven if you only have one person working for you, you need workers\u2019 compensation insurance<\/a>. It\u2019s the law in most states. If you don\u2019t have it, you\u2019ll be fined. And as penalties can be severe, it’s worth double-checking the workers’ comp rules in your state<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nBut there\u2019s a good reason for having it. And that\u2019s\nbecause the cost of workplace injuries to your staff, can cripple your\nbusiness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s not just the loss of productivity. If an employee gets injured working for you and you don\u2019t have workers\u2019 comp insurance you\u2019d have to come up with the cash to cover their medical and legal expenses. And replace any missed wages, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Workers\u2019 comp insurance covers medical bills, lost wages and legal costs. And no matter who\u2019s at fault, it can also protect you from a lawsuit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4) Directors\u2019 and officers\u2019 insurance for consultants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhether you\u2019re the leader of a public, private, or\nnon-profit organization, you can be sued for mismanagement. If they\u2019re unhappy\nwith the way you\u2019re running things, employees, shareholders, partners and\ninvestors alike can, and do, hold businesses accountable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And you don\u2019t have to have a multi-million dollar\nbusiness for the directors and officers to be sued over mismanagement, either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In fact, it\u2019s the small firms with fewer assets who\nreally need protection. Because their pockets aren\u2019t as deep. The cost of\ndefending corporate lawsuits can be more than most private firms\u2019 net worth.\nThe cost of judgments, financially crippling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Directors\u2019 and officers\u2019 insurance<\/a> can take care of these costs. Including your legal defense and damages, if you\u2019re in the wrong. So you can get back to business. Knowing you\u2019ll still have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5)
Cyber liability insurance for consultants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCyber risk insurance, data breach insurance, cyber liability insurance<\/a>\u2026 they\u2019re all names for the same coverage. Coverage you should seriously think about getting. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy? Because as a consultant, you electronically store confidential, personal data on your clients. You use email and you probably have a website, too. Which makes you a target for cybercriminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And if you think your firm\u2019s too small to be at\nrisk, think again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A whopping 85% of data breaches are at small businesses and 60% of these shut down within six months of the attack<\/a>. But not because of the attack itself. Because of the enormous cost of recovering from one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cyber insurance = recovery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCyber liability insurance can\u2019t stop an attack. But it does mean you\u2019ll recover from one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are just some of the costs it can cover: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Investigating a cyber attack and telling your\ncustomers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Repairing and restoring your website, systems and\ndata.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Any income lost if the attack stops you doing\nbusiness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal fees and damages if you\u2019re sued for losing a\nclient\u2019s private data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Some policies give you technical support 24\/7 as soon as you report a hack or attack. You may also get training for you and your staff to help prevent attacks in the future, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just remember, that if hackers want to get in to your system, they can, and will. Cyber liability insurance means you can, and will, recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Getting the right business consultant insurance plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAs a general rule, you need coverage for your\nbusiness, your clients, any staff you have and the equipment you use to work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As for how much cover you need, it\u2019s safer to\nover-estimate. Lawyers\u2019 fees, damages, court costs \u2013 they can end up going\nthrough the roof. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re not sure how much to budget, first, check with legal counsel. Second imagine the worst-case scenario. Finally, go for as much cover as you can realistically afford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s worth it. Having the right insurance doesn\u2019t\njust keep you in business when things go wrong, it safeguards your assets.\nIncluding your most important one \u2013 your reputation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But every consultancy business is different. And\nthat means your insurance requirements are, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So find a broker who gets this. And one who can customize your coverage to suit your exact needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coverage to fit your needs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nInsuranceBee\u2019s focus is on providing a service to businesses like yours \u2013 independent consultants, freelance professionals and consulting firms. People whose specific insurance needs aren\u2019t met by traditional brokers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You want coverage designed to suit the unique\nchallenges you face in your line of work. We make sure you get it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019d like to know more about it, check out insurance for consultants<\/a>. Or call us at 978.344.4215.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
That\u2019s because as a consultant, you\u2019re a\nprofessional. Which means you provide a service to your clients, using your\nexpertise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, it also means you can be sued for\nnegligence So, if you make a mistake, or leave something out, and it costs your\nclient money, they could sue you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In fact, you can be sued for negligence even if you haven\u2019t made a mistake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you\u2019re at fault, or not, professional\nliability insurance gets you an attorney and can pay your legal expenses. It\nalso covers damages, if it turns out you\u2019re liable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Without it, you\u2019d have to find the cash to pay for\nall these costs yourself. Putting your business \u2013 maybe even your personal\nassets \u2013 at risk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And, because you can get retroactive cover, you won\u2019t need to worry about past errors coming back to bite you, either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2)\nGeneral liability insurance for consultants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nGeneral liability insurance<\/a> covers claims against your business if someone gets hurt, or their property is damaged, and it\u2019s your fault.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSo this is coverage you need if you visit clients,\nor they visit you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clients often want you to have it anyway. Because it means they\u2019re not the only ones left holding the bag if someone sues them over something related to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And if you rent a room for a workshop, say, or a focus group meeting, the owner of the premises may insist you\u2019ve got general liability coverage, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here’s what it covers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Repairs and replacements to someone\u2019s business\nproperty, if you damaged it. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Medical bills if someone gets injured and it\nhappened in your offices, or somewhere you\u2019re working. (Like a client\u2019s site,\nor an office space you rented.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal costs and compensation, if it was your fault.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
General liability insurance acts as a reputation-restorer, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Say you\u2019re overheard making some not-so-nice remark about a client. It gets back to them and they sue you for personal injury. General liability insurance can get you a defense attorney. And can cover your legal fees, plus damages, if you\u2019re liable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3)
Workers\u2019 compensation insurance for consultants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nEven if you only have one person working for you, you need workers\u2019 compensation insurance<\/a>. It\u2019s the law in most states. If you don\u2019t have it, you\u2019ll be fined. And as penalties can be severe, it’s worth double-checking the workers’ comp rules in your state<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\nBut there\u2019s a good reason for having it. And that\u2019s\nbecause the cost of workplace injuries to your staff, can cripple your\nbusiness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s not just the loss of productivity. If an employee gets injured working for you and you don\u2019t have workers\u2019 comp insurance you\u2019d have to come up with the cash to cover their medical and legal expenses. And replace any missed wages, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Workers\u2019 comp insurance covers medical bills, lost wages and legal costs. And no matter who\u2019s at fault, it can also protect you from a lawsuit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4) Directors\u2019 and officers\u2019 insurance for consultants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWhether you\u2019re the leader of a public, private, or\nnon-profit organization, you can be sued for mismanagement. If they\u2019re unhappy\nwith the way you\u2019re running things, employees, shareholders, partners and\ninvestors alike can, and do, hold businesses accountable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And you don\u2019t have to have a multi-million dollar\nbusiness for the directors and officers to be sued over mismanagement, either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In fact, it\u2019s the small firms with fewer assets who\nreally need protection. Because their pockets aren\u2019t as deep. The cost of\ndefending corporate lawsuits can be more than most private firms\u2019 net worth.\nThe cost of judgments, financially crippling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Directors\u2019 and officers\u2019 insurance<\/a> can take care of these costs. Including your legal defense and damages, if you\u2019re in the wrong. So you can get back to business. Knowing you\u2019ll still have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5)
Cyber liability insurance for consultants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCyber risk insurance, data breach insurance, cyber liability insurance<\/a>\u2026 they\u2019re all names for the same coverage. Coverage you should seriously think about getting. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy? Because as a consultant, you electronically store confidential, personal data on your clients. You use email and you probably have a website, too. Which makes you a target for cybercriminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And if you think your firm\u2019s too small to be at\nrisk, think again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A whopping 85% of data breaches are at small businesses and 60% of these shut down within six months of the attack<\/a>. But not because of the attack itself. Because of the enormous cost of recovering from one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cyber insurance = recovery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCyber liability insurance can\u2019t stop an attack. But it does mean you\u2019ll recover from one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are just some of the costs it can cover: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Investigating a cyber attack and telling your\ncustomers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Repairing and restoring your website, systems and\ndata.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Any income lost if the attack stops you doing\nbusiness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal fees and damages if you\u2019re sued for losing a\nclient\u2019s private data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Some policies give you technical support 24\/7 as soon as you report a hack or attack. You may also get training for you and your staff to help prevent attacks in the future, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just remember, that if hackers want to get in to your system, they can, and will. Cyber liability insurance means you can, and will, recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Getting the right business consultant insurance plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAs a general rule, you need coverage for your\nbusiness, your clients, any staff you have and the equipment you use to work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As for how much cover you need, it\u2019s safer to\nover-estimate. Lawyers\u2019 fees, damages, court costs \u2013 they can end up going\nthrough the roof. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re not sure how much to budget, first, check with legal counsel. Second imagine the worst-case scenario. Finally, go for as much cover as you can realistically afford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s worth it. Having the right insurance doesn\u2019t\njust keep you in business when things go wrong, it safeguards your assets.\nIncluding your most important one \u2013 your reputation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But every consultancy business is different. And\nthat means your insurance requirements are, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So find a broker who gets this. And one who can customize your coverage to suit your exact needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coverage to fit your needs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nInsuranceBee\u2019s focus is on providing a service to businesses like yours \u2013 independent consultants, freelance professionals and consulting firms. People whose specific insurance needs aren\u2019t met by traditional brokers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You want coverage designed to suit the unique\nchallenges you face in your line of work. We make sure you get it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019d like to know more about it, check out insurance for consultants<\/a>. Or call us at 978.344.4215.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
So this is coverage you need if you visit clients,\nor they visit you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clients often want you to have it anyway. Because it means they\u2019re not the only ones left holding the bag if someone sues them over something related to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And if you rent a room for a workshop, say, or a focus group meeting, the owner of the premises may insist you\u2019ve got general liability coverage, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here’s what it covers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Repairs and replacements to someone\u2019s business\nproperty, if you damaged it. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Medical bills if someone gets injured and it\nhappened in your offices, or somewhere you\u2019re working. (Like a client\u2019s site,\nor an office space you rented.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal costs and compensation, if it was your fault.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
General liability insurance acts as a reputation-restorer, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Say you\u2019re overheard making some not-so-nice remark about a client. It gets back to them and they sue you for personal injury. General liability insurance can get you a defense attorney. And can cover your legal fees, plus damages, if you\u2019re liable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3)
Workers\u2019 compensation insurance for consultants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nEven if you only have one person working for you, you need workers\u2019 compensation insurance<\/a>. It\u2019s the law in most states. If you don\u2019t have it, you\u2019ll be fined. And as penalties can be severe, it’s worth double-checking the workers’ comp rules in your state<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But there\u2019s a good reason for having it. And that\u2019s\nbecause the cost of workplace injuries to your staff, can cripple your\nbusiness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s not just the loss of productivity. If an employee gets injured working for you and you don\u2019t have workers\u2019 comp insurance you\u2019d have to come up with the cash to cover their medical and legal expenses. And replace any missed wages, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Workers\u2019 comp insurance covers medical bills, lost wages and legal costs. And no matter who\u2019s at fault, it can also protect you from a lawsuit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4) Directors\u2019 and officers\u2019 insurance for consultants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Whether you\u2019re the leader of a public, private, or\nnon-profit organization, you can be sued for mismanagement. If they\u2019re unhappy\nwith the way you\u2019re running things, employees, shareholders, partners and\ninvestors alike can, and do, hold businesses accountable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And you don\u2019t have to have a multi-million dollar\nbusiness for the directors and officers to be sued over mismanagement, either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In fact, it\u2019s the small firms with fewer assets who\nreally need protection. Because their pockets aren\u2019t as deep. The cost of\ndefending corporate lawsuits can be more than most private firms\u2019 net worth.\nThe cost of judgments, financially crippling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Directors\u2019 and officers\u2019 insurance<\/a> can take care of these costs. Including your legal defense and damages, if you\u2019re in the wrong. So you can get back to business. Knowing you\u2019ll still have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5)
Cyber liability insurance for consultants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCyber risk insurance, data breach insurance, cyber liability insurance<\/a>\u2026 they\u2019re all names for the same coverage. Coverage you should seriously think about getting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why? Because as a consultant, you electronically store confidential, personal data on your clients. You use email and you probably have a website, too. Which makes you a target for cybercriminals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And if you think your firm\u2019s too small to be at\nrisk, think again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A whopping 85% of data breaches are at small businesses and 60% of these shut down within six months of the attack<\/a>. But not because of the attack itself. Because of the enormous cost of recovering from one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cyber insurance = recovery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cyber liability insurance can\u2019t stop an attack. But it does mean you\u2019ll recover from one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are just some of the costs it can cover: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Investigating a cyber attack and telling your\ncustomers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Repairing and restoring your website, systems and\ndata.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Any income lost if the attack stops you doing\nbusiness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Legal fees and damages if you\u2019re sued for losing a\nclient\u2019s private data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Some policies give you technical support 24\/7 as soon as you report a hack or attack. You may also get training for you and your staff to help prevent attacks in the future, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just remember, that if hackers want to get in to your system, they can, and will. Cyber liability insurance means you can, and will, recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Getting the right business consultant insurance plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As a general rule, you need coverage for your\nbusiness, your clients, any staff you have and the equipment you use to work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As for how much cover you need, it\u2019s safer to\nover-estimate. Lawyers\u2019 fees, damages, court costs \u2013 they can end up going\nthrough the roof. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re not sure how much to budget, first, check with legal counsel. Second imagine the worst-case scenario. Finally, go for as much cover as you can realistically afford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s worth it. Having the right insurance doesn\u2019t\njust keep you in business when things go wrong, it safeguards your assets.\nIncluding your most important one \u2013 your reputation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But every consultancy business is different. And\nthat means your insurance requirements are, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So find a broker who gets this. And one who can customize your coverage to suit your exact needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coverage to fit your needs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
InsuranceBee\u2019s focus is on providing a service to businesses like yours \u2013 independent consultants, freelance professionals and consulting firms. People whose specific insurance needs aren\u2019t met by traditional brokers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You want coverage designed to suit the unique\nchallenges you face in your line of work. We make sure you get it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019d like to know more about it, check out insurance for consultants<\/a>. Or call us at 978.344.4215.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"