Who needs malpractice insurance?
Professional liability insurance is designed to compensate damages caused mainly by negligence in the practice of a profession, especially by those who provide consulting or specialized services.
Targeted professionals include:
Doctors, pharmacists, lawyers, notaries, accountants
Builders, architects
Teachers
Brokers, interpreters, translators
Operators and agents authorized to register notices in the Electronic Archive of Security Interests in Movable Property
Mistakes, omissions, or professional negligence may cause damages to clients or third parties.
✅ Covered risks:
Payments owed to third parties for bodily injury or property damage caused by the insured
Moral damages claimed by the injured party
Legal expenses of the insured in case of compensation
Legal costs of third parties if the insured is required by law to pay
Damages from loss, destruction, or theft of documents
Losses from accounting errors, mistakes, or negligence by employees or partners
❌ Exclusions:
Activities performed outside of a contract with a client
Intentional damages caused by the insured
Claims related to war, confiscation, government orders
Liability caused by radiation, pollution, nuclear contamination
Claims arising from actions before the insurance took effect
📄 Conditions for compensation:
Based on the insurance contract and within the insured amount
The damage must be direct, personal, and verifiable
It must result from professional negligence or error
📌 Insured’s obligations:
Timely payment of the insurance premium
Immediate notification of the insured event
No settlements without the insurer’s consent
Not to practice the profession if the license is suspended