Jeremy Kaplan
Liability Insurance for Private Consultants
The world finds itself in a period of economic uncertainty and volatility. Despite our best efforts in business, things sometimes go haywire. It’s our duty to take adequate measures to protect or mitigate against losses that may threaten our businesses. Liability insurances exist for this very reason.
Business owners and managers mostly use liability insurance. However, the business consultants in all economic sectors need the protection. I can give you several reasons why you need to subscribe for a liability insurance package.
First, it’s okay to make mistakes or misguided advice to clients. When such errors occur, the customer incurs massive losses and may feel aggrieved by the consultant’s advice. A claim or legal suit may be filed against the consultant. Without insurance, the consultant may end up losing their livelihood, paying hefty fines or even in jail.
Professional liability insurance covers the cost of the defense costs during the court proceedings. The consultant can, therefore, hire the best lawyers in town to argue their case without the challenge of financial constraints.
Nowadays, corporate want to make sure they hire consultants who comply with regulatory measures. Some of these regulations include public liability insurance cover for the consulting firm and all its agents and staff. With a cover you never have to keep looking over your shoulder, worrying about trouble from past engagements.
In industries that use heavy tools and equipment, consulting technicians and handymen require professional liability insurance. For instance, a construction site has several groups of consultant sharing limited space. Injuries may happen, and the insurance cover is needed to cover any injuries and damages.
There are those consultants that supply goods and services on behalf of other businesses. Sometimes these goods may get damaged in transit or shipping. Some may be expired or faulty much to the inconvenience of the client. The consultant needs insurance cover to take liability for the settlements.
It’s also important to conduct research on the specific risks that affect players in your industry. Handymen, animal trainers and keepers, construction workers and freelancers all face different risks. The information you gather allows you to decide on the professional liability insurance cover to subscribe.
There’s also the possibility of losing your contracts and current jobs. Once put out of work, you may suffer from stress and depression of losing your means of income. Injuries incurred at the workplace may lead to disability. Medical complications also render consultants unable to discharge their contractual obligations. A comprehensive cover takes care of such losses.
In conclusion, we learn that professional liability insurance takes care of the errors and omissions made by consultants during their work. It’s, therefore, important for these corporate advisers to protect themselves and their firms.
