Whatever your field of expertise, an accident or error in judgment can lead to a devastating lawsuit. Insureon helps consultants secure policies that protect you from legal expenses, medical bills, and other unexpected costs.
This policy is also called errors and omissions insurance, or E&O. It covers legal expenses if a client sues a consultant over unsatisfactory results, errors, or delayed work.
This policy covers basic consulting business risks, such as customer property damage and injuries. Bundle with property insurance for savings in a business owner’s policy.
A business owner’s policy, or BOP, combines general liability insurance with commercial property insurance, typically at a lower rate than if the policies were purchased separately.
Workers’ comp is required in almost every state for consulting firms that have employees. It also protects sole proprietors from work injury costs that health insurance might deny.
This policy helps consultants survive data breaches and cyberattacks by paying for the cost of notifying affected clients, legal fees, and other related expenses.
Commercial auto insurance covers costs if a consulting business's vehicle is involved in an accident. Most states require this coverage for vehicles owned by a business.
Small consulting firms can often find affordable insurance. Several factors can have an impact on your insurance costs, including:
It’s easy to get small business insurance for your consulting practice, including professionals like career coaches, event planners, and market research analysts, if you have your company information on hand. Our application will ask for basic facts about your business, such as revenue and number of employees.
You can buy a policy online and get a certificate of insurance with Insureon in three easy steps:
Insureon’s licensed insurance agents work with top-rated U.S. companies to find the right insurance coverage for your consulting business, whether you work independently or run a consulting firm.
Hear from customers like you who purchased small business insurance.
If you’re a self-employed consultant, you might not be required by law to carry insurance. However, having coverage can help you fulfill the terms of a contract, boost your credibility, and protect your business from financial risks.
Depending on your line of work, your state might require you to carry professional liability insurance to provide consulting services or work at certain facilities.
Your personal auto and health insurance policies likely won’t cover work-related incidents, such as a car collision involving a business-owned vehicle or an on-site work injury. That means you might have to pay hefty medical bills or state penalties for not having the proper insurance. If you drive your own vehicle for work, you may want to consider hired and non-owned (HNOA) insurance.
Carrying a workers’ compensation plan, even if you have no employees, can financially protect you if you’re unable to work due to an on-the-job injury or illness, as well as cover your medical expenses.
Several additional insurance policies for consultants can safeguard you and your business from common risks and the resulting financial losses.
Business interruption insurance
A business interruption policy covers financial losses if your business is forced to close temporarily due to a fire or extreme weather. It can often be added to a business owner's policy.
Hired and non-owned auto (HNOA) insurance
An HNOA policy provides liability protection for sole proprietors who drive their own vehicle for work, or a leased or rented vehicle.
Commercial umbrella insurance
Umbrella insurance covers legal expenses when the limit is reached on another liability policy, such as general liability or commercial auto insurance. Sole proprietors may need this coverage to meet client requirements for higher liability limits.
Fidelity bonds
Should an employee commit fraud or theft under your business name, a fidelity bond would cover the cost of reimbursing your customer. However, your business would have to repay the insurance company for the cost of the claim.
