6 Reasons Medical Professionals Need to Understand Cyber Liability
As a healthcare practitioner, you’ve likely heard of cyber liability. In short, this means you may be responsible for compensating patients and others who are victimized by a security breach or similar IT-related incident from your office. And if you’re thinking that as a counselor, therapist, or social worker the chances of such an event…
Read MoreLiability Risks for Occupational Therapists
When you chose to pursue a career as an occupational therapist, chances are you were thinking about how much you could help your patients. Did you also think about what kind of liability you would be taking on? Whether you are teaching people to perform their jobs with less pain or helping them remain independent…
Read MoreIs Administrative Staff Covered by Medical Malpractice Insurance?
A spectrum of medical tasks can lead to negligence that causes patient harm, from a physician’s misdiagnosis to mislabeled medication. Administrative staff can even be found liable due to the diverse nature of their work. This makes malpractice insurance (also known as professional liability) a necessity for all team members, even if a patient lawsuit…
Read MoreSpeech Therapist Insurance: What Do You Need to Cover?
As a speech therapist, you know how rewarding it is to work closely with your patients. Your expertise helps adults and children work through intense challenges. With your guidance, patients can meaningfully change their lives for the better. However, working in any part of the medical field can bring the threat of a malpractice lawsuit.…
Read MoreConsulting in the Tech Field? This is the Insurance Coverage You Need
Last year, the Pew Research Center reported that over 70% of Americans began working from home. Among them, nearly 40% said they would prefer to continue working from home, and today millions of employers are struggling to establish a setup that will work for every team. That said, many digital consultants have worked remotely for…
Read MorePlanning a Conference? You Need Event Insurance
With the world opening back up, millions are booking work travel and planning events for the first time in over a year. Many conferences seem pressed to go bigger and better than the next, but scaling up presents risks. Today, even before you open registration, it’s important to secure event planning insurance and ensure you’re…
Read MoreHow to Find Affordable Professional Liability Insurance for Home Health Providers
When it comes to protecting your business, the professional liability insurance policy you select is critical. Home health providers face a significant risk of being sued for malpractice in the event there’s an accident or error made during the care of a patient. Fortunately, you can find affordable and simple liability insurance that will protect you…
Read MoreDo Occupational Therapists Need Malpractice Insurance?
When you think about malpractice insurance, you probably conjure up images of doctors harming patients who wouldn’t dream of practicing without it. You may not think that occupational therapists (OTs), and other types of medical providers need malpractice insurance because you don’t hear about lawsuits against that profession very often. However, professional liability insurance is…
Read More5 Reasons Cyber Security Insurance Is Becoming More Important Than Ever
With more businesses moving their data into the cloud, there is more emphasis on keeping data secure – both for the business and for the private data of consumers. While cyber security is a top priority for many business owners, many still overlook the need for cyber security insurance, especially new and small businesses. This…
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