The insured requested a statement that the insurer was bound by an error and omission policy to defend an underlying arbitration. In the underlying arbitration, the insured faced two monetary claims from Solar Flow. The first claim was a lump sum compensation of $92,309.62 for the insured`s failure to achieve substantial completion of a solar module project on a guaranteed date under a contract. Solar Flow, in turn, planned to sell the electricity from the solar panels to a third party, IESO. Solar Flow claimed that IESO terminated seven contracts with Solar Flow because the insured did not achieve significant completion on time. The insured, Solar Flow and IESO then negotiated the reinstatement of five contracts. Solar Flow`s second claim was for losses estimated at $1,300,000 based on a subsequent contract between Solar Flow and the insured, with Solar Flow providing its expertise for the five newly issued contracts with IESO and the insured paying Solar Flow a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the projects by the insured. An exclusion of contractual liability in an error and omission policy excluded coverage for the defense of some, but not all, of the claim related to a solar panel project. There are other E&O exclusions. Talk to your insurance agent again to find out exactly what is covered by your policy and what is not.

Covering up errors and omissions helps the company avoid a significant financial blow – or even bankruptcy – depending on the company`s finances. If you or your employees offer professional advice or other professional services, E&O insurance may be worth considering. Error and injunction insurance often covers both court costs and any settlement up to an amount specified in the insurance contract. This type of liability insurance is usually required for consulting or professional services companies. Injury and Injunction (E&O) insurance is a type of professional liability insurance that protects businesses, their employees, and other professionals from claims arising from improper work or negligent action. Error and omission insurance is a form of liability insurance. It protects businesses from the full cost of a client`s claim against a professional who provides advice or services such as a consultant, financial advisor, insurance agent or lawyer. Insurance Law – Error and Injunction Redress Policies – Duty to Defend – Exclusions – Breach of Contract – Arbitration Most error and omission policies are “claimed claims”. It simply means that coverage is limited to claims made during the active term of the policy. Be careful as some policies limit coverage to claims reported during the coverage period. Suppose a company that hosts servers used by third parties for data purposes is breached by hackers who gain access to proprietary information and customer data. .