To determine how much professional liability coverage you require based on your industry, company size and risk profile it's wise to consult an independent insurance agent who can assist in selecting an adequate amount; limits typically range between $250,000-2 million for professional liability policies.
Professional liability policies fall into two broad categories, claims-made and occurrence coverages. Claims-made policies cover any incidents in which a policy was in force at the time of an event and lawsuit, while an occurrence policy will cover any incidents while the policy was active that qualify for coverage under that particular policy.
Professional liability insurance protects businesses when employees make mistakes in providing professional services to customers or clients, also known as errors and omissions insurance (E&O). Even though you're an expert at what you do, mistakes still happen!