Tech Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance

Tech Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance covers financial losses and legal costs.

Tech Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance, also known as Errors and Omissions (EO) insurance, provides coverage against financial losses and legal costs arising from errors, omissions, or negligence in the delivery of technology services.

Tech PI for Different Technology Sectors

Cover Tailored to the Technology Sector

Tech PI can be tailored to different technology sectors, including software development, IT consulting, data processing and telecommunications. The cover is based on the specific risks associated with the company’s technology services.

What does Tech PI Insurance typically cover?

Errors and Omissions:

  • Professional Errors: Covers claims resulting from errors or deficiencies in the technology services provided by the business.
  • Omissions: Protects against claims where the business mistakenly failed to provide an essential service or advice, leading to financial losses for the client.

Negligence:

  • Negligent Actions: Insures the business against claims arising from negligence, errors, or omissions in the performance of technology services.

Legal Costs:

  • Defense Costs: Covers attorney fees and other legal expenses associated with defending the business against claims.
  • Compensation Costs: Pays for any financial compensation the business is required to pay, either through a court judgment or settlement.

Breach of Contract:

  • Breach of Contract: Includes claims related to the business’s alleged failure to fulfil contractual obligations in connection with the delivery of technology services.

Intellectual Property:

  • Copyright and Trademark Infringement: Protects against claims of infringement of intellectual property rights such as copyrights and trademarks related to the business’s technology services.
  • Theft of Ideas: Covers claims of improper use or theft of intellectual property.

Claims Related to Cyber Incidents

  • Typically Covered: Provides coverage similar to a” regular” cyber insurance policy.

Typical Exclusions

  • Criminal Acts: The insurance typically does not cover claims arising from intentional illegal actions, fraud, or criminal activities.
  • Personal Injury and Property Damage: Claims related to physical injury to individuals or damage to property are generally excluded and are usually covered by other types of insurance.

Additional Features

  • Retroactive Coverage: The insurance may include coverage for claims arising from actions performed before the policy period, provided these actions were not known at the time the policy was issued.
  • Extended Reporting Periods: Options for extending the reporting period, allowing the business to report claims arising after the policy has expired, if they relate to actions performed within the policy period.
  • Global Coverage: The coverage can be global, providing protection against claims made in various countries.
  • Claims-Made and Reported: Tech PI (E&O) insurance policies are typically written on a claims-made basis, meaning they cover claims made during the policy period and reported within a specified timeframe.

Does your business need Tech PI Insurance?

If you have questions about our Tech PI Insurance or would like help finding a solution that matches your company’s technology services and risks, our experts are ready to help.