Posts Tagged ‘professional liability’
NOW Insurance Makes The Inc. 5000
August 13, 2024 – For the company’s first time, NOW Insurance has a earned a place on the Inc. 5000, an annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. NOW Insurance came in at No. 559 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, and achieved the 9th spot on insurance industry rankings. The prestigious ranking provides…
Read MoreAre You Putting Yourself at Risk as a Freelancer Without Insurance?
Given the trend of workers giving up their office jobs and daily commutes to work independently, the demand for consultant insurance has gone up exponentially. As a first-time consultant, you might wonder if you even need to be insured. The reality is insurance for freelancers (professional liability) is an essential risk mitigation tool, and should…
Read More10 Things to Avoid When Looking for Liability Insurance Online
Everyone in the healthcare space has had a rough couple of years. From staffing challenges to mental health issues and just plain burnout, our healthcare heroes have had enough pressure and stress to last a lifetime. Business owners and consultants haven’t had it much better with constant uncertainty, loss of profits and looming inflation. More…
Read MoreWhat Is Typically Covered by Freelance Insurance?
Owning a consulting business involves risk. The buck stops with you, so any mishaps or legal troubles are yours alone to pay for. Researching your insurance options can pay off. With so many people striking out on their own, small businesses and consultants need to know what kind of insurance is not only available but…
Read MoreInsurance for Freelancers: 7 Reasons Not to Risk Going Without Coverage
No matter what the field, freelancing can be a difficult business. Often one-man operations, these small businesses have to rely on good word of mouth as well as top-notch service, all while having a fraction of the budget of larger competitors. Insurance for freelancers on top of all that can feel unnecessary. Here are seven…
Read MoreMalpractice Insurance FAQs: What Is a “Retro Date”?
Malpractice insurance (sometimes called professional liability insurance) can be confusing, but as a medical professional, you need to be sure you’re getting it right. To help you, we’ve collected some of the most common questions our customers have so you can be sure you’re fully informed. Malpractice Insurance FAQs: What Is a “Retro Date”? Am…
Read MorePros and Cons of Working from Home in 2021
With the onset of the COVID pandemic, working from home became the new normal. While working life is trying to creep back toward normal and many folks are heading back into the office, working from home is still an increasingly popular choice in 2021 by some employers. Many workers who were asked back to the…
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 MoreNurse Liability Insurance: 7 Reasons to Get a Policy Even If Your Workplace Is Covered
Nurse liability insurance can protect you in legal proceedings initiated by a patient, a patient’s representative, or the state board of nursing. While physicians tend to bear the brunt of such lawsuits, nurses are also regularly sued. Because they provide most aspects of hands-on patient care, nurses are at risk for regulatory, civil, and criminal…
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