Best professional liability insurance for social workers

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Best professional liability insurance for social workers

Best professional liability insurance for social workers

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Why do social workers need insurance?

Whether engaged in outreach, healthcare, connecting clients with services, or teaching classes, you interact with vulnerable people in high-liability situations. Social worker insurance helps cover unexpected medical and legal bills so you can continue to serve your community with peace of mind.

Best professional liability insurance for social workers

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What types of business insurance do social workers need?

These insurance policies cover common risks faced by social workers.

General liability insurance

This policy covers common third-party risks, including bodily injuries and property damage. For example, it will cover legal defense costs if a client trips on your front steps.

BEST FOR

  • Slip-and-fall accidents
  • Damaged client property
  • Libel and slander lawsuits

Professional liability insurance

Professional liability coverage can cover lawsuits related to clinical social work mistakes or oversights, such as failing to notice a child is in danger. It's sometimes called malpractice insurance.

BEST FOR

  • Accusations of negligence
  • Oversights that result in client injury
  • Failure to provide promised services

Business owner’s policy

A business owner's policy, or BOP, is a cost-effective way for a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) to buy general liability coverage and commercial property insurance together.

BEST FOR

  • Visitor injuries
  • Damage to client property
  • Damaged or stolen business property

Directors and officers insurance

This liability insurance policy protects board members and officers from legal expenses if they are sued for a decision they made on behalf of your small business.

BEST FOR

  • Accusations of mismanaged funds
  • Failure to comply with HIPAA
  • Failure to perform official duties

Workers’ compensation insurance

Most states require workers' compensation for social services that have employees. It also protects policyholders from work injury costs that health insurance might deny.

BEST FOR

  • Employee medical expenses
  • Disability benefits
  • Lawsuits over employee injuries

Commercial auto insurance

Commercial auto insurance can pay for property damage and medical bills in an accident. It also covers vehicle theft, weather damage, and vandalism.

BEST FOR

  • Physical damage and collision coverage
  • Injuries caused to another person
  • Repairs due to vandalism or weather

How much does insurance cost for human and social services?

Best professional liability insurance for social workers

A social service business with fewer employees will pay less for commercial insurance than a larger company.

Factors that affect insurance costs include:

  • Services offered, such as mental health counseling and crisis resolution
  • Business property and equipment
  • Business income
  • Business operations
  • Types of insurance purchased
  • Policy limits and deductibles

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How do I get social worker insurance coverage?

It's easy to get social worker insurance policies if you have your company information on hand. Our application will ask for basic facts about your professional services 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:

  1. Complete a free online application
  2. Compare insurance quotes and choose policies
  3. Pay for your policy and download a certificate

Insureon's licensed insurance agents work with top-rated U.S. providers to find the right insurance coverage for your social work agency, whether you work independently or hire employees.

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What insurance covers professional liability?

Errors and omissions insurance is another name for professional liability insurance. It can help protect business professionals from claims of mistakes in providing their professional services.

Is Hpso a good insurance?

Healthcare Providers Service Organization (HPSO) has a stellar reputation and offers comprehensive professional liability policies. With its multiple premium discounts, it has affordable policies for therapists' offices, and you can take your coverage with you if you leave your job.

Do I really need professional liability insurance?

Professionals that operate their own businesses need professional liability insurance in addition to an in-home business or businessowners policy. This protects them against financial losses from lawsuits filed against them by their clients.

What professional liability insurance does not cover?

Professional liability doesn't protect a business against: Bodily injury or property damage that customers or clients suffer while you're doing business — for instance, if they trip and fall in your office or if their personal files are destroyed in a fire. Those are general liability insurance claims.