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Professional Liability Insurance for Vancouver IT Professionals

From data handling to implementation failures, Vancouver IT consultants face real liability. E&O insurance protects you from costly claims tied to technology risks.

Errors and omissions insurance for IT professionals in Vancouver

As an IT professional, people rely on and trust your expertise. If a current or former client feels that you have broken that trust, they could sue you for financial damages caused by your advice or opinion.

Even if the allegations are false, this could be financially damaging for your business and your reputation as an IT professional in Vancouver. Fortunately, a professional liability insurance policy can protect your Vancouver information technology business. 

Interested in purchasing your professional liability online in minutes?

Acera Insurance offers EasyCover where you can get a quote, bind your policy and pay online in only a few short minutes. Get comprehensive coverage and affordable rates quickly and easily.

Here are some of the benefits of EasyCover:

  • Get free online quotes 24/7
  • No long, confusing applications to fill out
  • Purchase and manage your policy online
  • Support by phone, email or chat
  • Option to bundle with other coverages

The importance of E&O insurance for Vancouver IT professionals

If you’re an IT freelancer, contractor or small business owner in Vancouver, professional liability insurance covers you if you’re sued for negligence causing financial loss as a result of your professional service or advice or failure to deliver it. This includes your legal defence costs, judgement awards and settlements up to your coverage limit. 

EasyCover offers a few professional liability coverage level options for IT professionals in Vancouver, BC:

  • $1 million
  • $2 million
  • $5 million

The amount of professional liability coverage you need as a Vancouver-based IT professional will depend on a few factors, such as:

  • The number of clients you service
  • Your annual revenue
  • The size and scope of projects you work on
  • The potential financial impact of a lawsuit

If you have questions about choosing the right amount of coverage, our team is here to help! Contact us at info@easycover.ca or 1.844.439.2683.

IT professionals in Vancouver insured through EasyCover

With EasyCover by Acera Insurance, we offer coverage to the following Vancouver IT professionals:

  • CRM Systems Consultants 
  • IT Facilities Managers 
  • IT Hardware Consultants 
  • IT Hardware & Software Sellers and Suppliers 
  • IT Network Architects 
  • IT Outsourcing Consultants 
  • IT Program Managers 
  • IT Systems Analyst 
  • IT System Designers 
  • IT Trainers 
  • Network Communication Consultants 
  • PC / IT Network Supporters  
  • Search Engine Optimization Consultants  
  • Software Engineers, Developers, Programmers & Consultants 
  • Telecommunication Consultants 
  • Website Developers 

If you do not see your specific profession listed above, give us a call and we’ll see how we can help. 

Here are a few examples of claims that can be made against Vancouver IT professionals.

software product you made does not perform properly, causing financial damages and business interruption for your client.

You unintentionally infringe on intellectual property owned by a client or a third party while developing software or hardware. 

While working on your client’s IT infrastructure, you accidentally breach confidential information.

FAQs: Professional Liability Insurance for Vancouver IT Professionals

Additional commercial coverages for Vancouver IT professionals

Depending on your needs as a Vancouver IT professional, you may need supplementary coverages to help protect your business. In addition to professional liability coverage, EasyCover also offers:

Commercial General Liability Insurance

 If a third party was injured or sustained property damage because of your business operation, this coverage can help defend you from these sorts of claims.

Directors and Officers Liability Insurance 

Corporate directors and officers, as well as non-profit board members, face the possibility of accusations of wrongdoing. This type of coverage can supplement a professional liability insurance policy and help protect your personal property and reputation.

Cyber Liability Insurance 

This type of policy protects you and your business from financial damages in the event of a loss caused by a phishing scheme, ransomware attack, or other cyber-attack.

Five steps to lessen your risk of claim as an IT professional in Vancouver

Mistakes happen, but you can mitigate your risks with a few simple steps:

  1. Stay organized
  2. Keep clear contracts
  3. Have regular, clear and open communication
  4. Have quality control procedures
  5. Refer out when possible

Having a Vancouver IT professional liability insurance policy in place can help you work with confidence knowing that you and your business are protected in the event of a claim.

Ready to get your free professional liability insurance quote?

Simple answer a few questions to immediately receive a quote, bind your policy and pay online in only a few short minutes.