What Is Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance? A Guide for Insurance Agencies
Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance is a type of professional liability coverage that protects individuals and businesses against claims involving negligence, errors, and omissions. E&O insurance typically protects against the financial and reputational losses that can result from professional oversight, rather than bodily injury or property damage.
E&O insurance provides important coverage for insurance agents and agencies. Because they advise clients, interpret policies, recommend coverage, process insurance transactions, and provide other complex policy-management services in a highly regulated environment, agencies are especially prone to E&O exposure. Obtaining E&O insurance provides agencies protection against potential losses due to mistakes, failed disclosures, lawsuits, and allegations.