Insurance for Consulting

Coverage for your consulting practice.

Get comprehensive consulting insurance including professional liability and business protection.

Licensed agents who understand professional services deliver fast quotes and expert support.

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Why Consulting Insurance Matters

Protect your professional practice from errors and omissions claims

Professional services businesses face unique liability exposure from the advice and services they provide. Errors, omissions, and client disputes can lead to expensive lawsuits that threaten your business.

Most professional services need Professional Liability (E&O) for claims arising from your work, General Liability for premises and operations, and Workers' Compensation for employees. Cyber Liability is increasingly important for businesses handling client data.

Whether you're a solo practitioner or run a larger firm, proper insurance protects your reputation and finances from claims that could devastate your business.

Coverage Checklist

Recommended coverage for your business

The policies you need to protect your business and meet client requirements

Professional Liability

Required

Covers consulting E&O claims from professional services.

Avg. Cost
$1,000-$5,000/year

General Liability

Required

Covers client injuries and property damage at your office.

Avg. Cost
$400-$1,500/year

Workers' Compensation

Required

Required for office employees.

Avg. Cost
$0.50-2 per $100 payroll

Industry Risks

Common risks you need to protect against

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Advice causing client losses
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Project failures
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Breach of contract claims
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Intellectual property disputes
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Client data handling
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Deadline failures

Real risks professional services face

See how the right insurance protects your practice when things go wrong

Risk

A client claims your advice or services caused them financial harm.

Professional Liability (E&O)

Pays for legal defense and any settlement or judgment.

Risk

A client slips and falls visiting your office.

General Liability

Covers medical expenses and legal defense.

Risk

Your systems are hacked and client data is exposed.

Cyber Liability

Covers notification, legal defense, and regulatory fines.

Why Choose Us

Why professionals choose 1-800-INSURANCE

  • E&O coverage tailored to your profession
  • Cyber liability for data protection
  • Quick certificates for client requirements
  • Affordable Business Owners Policies
  • Help meeting licensing requirements
  • Coverage for independent contractors
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Common questions

Consulting Insurance FAQs

What insurance does a consultant need?

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Consultants need Professional Liability (E&O), General Liability, and often Cyber Liability. Coverage should match your specific consulting services—management, IT, HR, marketing, etc.

What is E&O insurance?

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Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance, also called Professional Liability, covers claims arising from your professional services—mistakes, oversights, or failure to deliver promised results.

Do I need cyber liability insurance?

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If you handle client data, financial information, or personal details, cyber liability is increasingly important. It covers data breaches, notification costs, and regulatory fines.

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