Errors and Omissions Insurance (E&O Insurance)
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What Is Errors And Omissions Insurance For Contractors?
Contractors Errors and Omissions Insurance, is also known as E&O insurance. This is a form of liability coverage designed to protect construction contractors from liability resulting from claims of negligence and errors in the insured’s work performed.
These types of claims are not covered by your general liability insurance policy. An an example would be a roof was installed for $15,000, at the time the the wrong underlayment was installed after a winter storm severe leaking occurred. The general liability policy would cover the damage to the structure and contents. The E&O policy would cover the $15,000 cost to replace the roof.
Contractors’ E&O coverage should not be confused with Contractors’ Professional Liability Insurance. Contractors’ Professional Liability Insurance is for contractors involved in construction management and design-build work.
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Professional Liability Insurance vs. E&O Insurance
If you are a contractor that does design-build work or construction management work you should look into getting a Professional Liability Insurance policy.
This type of coverage defends contractors and building professionals as a result of construction mistakes that may occur during construction of a building project. Designing and building a structure is a complex process involving many parties, including architects, designers, engineers, building contractors, and other building specialists. It will provide coverage for losses by by mistakes of these third party trades that cause a defect in construction.
An Contractors Errors & Omissions Policy will provide coverage to repair the cost of your work if it was defective. An example would be a plumber is installing piping in a new house with PVC, he does not realize that the City requires all the piping be copper. After the inspection he hears the bad news and all the PVC needs to be removed. The Cost E&O Insurance will cover this replacement.
Who Needs Contractors E&O Insurance?
Any Artisan Contractors Insurance that regularly installs work in or around clients property should obtain a Contractors E&O Insurance policy. Most GL Liability policies now state that faulty workmanship and defective construction are not an occurrence under the terms of the policy. As a result you will not have any coverage under your general liability policy.
Even if faulty workmanship is covered there are usually exclusions that can leave artisan contractors with coverage gaps. If this happens you may end up paying out of pocket for repairs or replacement of your work.
Contractor’s E&O insurance will cover faulty workmanship. This added coverage protects the value of the work you performed if it is damaged as a result of faulty workmanship.If you are held liable, the policy would cover the cost to repair or replace any substandard work. It also covers any legal defense against those claims. With just a general liability policy you are only covered from damages that your work causes to third party property, not your own work.
What Does E&O Insurance For Contractors Cover?
In most Low Cost Contractors E&O Insurance policies cover three basic items:
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Errors Or Omissions In The Design Of Your Work.
- This provides coverage for mistakes or design in your wok. For example you are an electrician, you give the recommendation on what size electrical service would be needed for a project including the type/gauge of wiring need to operate some machinery in a manufacturing facility.
- The wiring and service is not sufficient to meet these needs and they work needs to be redone.
- If it is determined that a design flaw caused the project to not serve its intended purpose for the client, this coverage would help pay for the damages that the design defect caused.
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Faulty Workmanship
No matter how careful we are everyone makes mistakes. If a customer suffers a financial loss your Low Cost Contractors E&O insurance policy will cover your liabilities arising out of the situation.
If your defect workmanship causes property damage or bodily injury, that is a general liability claim. A Contractors E&O insurance policy is to prevent cove-rage gaps on your commercial general liability policy.
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Defective Materials Or Products In Your Work
When you purchase a product and install it you expect it to function as advertised. In some cases at first blush incidents that occur might appear to be caused by poor design or faulty craftsmanship.
However upon greater it is found that the installation of defective material or a defective product was the cause for the incident, your Contractors E&O insurance policy will provide coverage.
What Is Not Covered By A Contractors E&O Insurance
A contractors E&O insurance policy specifically excludes liability for:
- Bodily injury
- Property damage
- Personal injury
- Advertising injury
These are covered by your General liability insurance. It also does not cover you if you bid or estimate a job incorrectly, offer opinions to clients on contracts or agreements, just to name a few things that are not covered.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The following are common questions about Errors & Omissions Insurance.
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