Chubb vs RiskCube Tech E&O Insurance

RiskCube brokers Tech E&O for AI and Web3 and lists IP as a common exclusion; Chubb’s DigiTech ERM says it adds software copyright infringement.

What Is Chubb?

Chubb is the marketing name for a global insurance group whose U.S. companies underwrite commercial property, casualty, cyber and financial-lines coverage, including technology-focused DigiTech ERM and small-business packages. Founders and finance teams typically work through an appointed agent, then receive a policy issued by a named Chubb-group insurer rather than by the Swiss holding company. 1,2,3

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What Is RiskCube Insurance?

RiskCube offers startup insurance brokerage through RiskCube Insurance Services, LLC, with a platform for comparing quotes and managing policies. Its published services emphasize vendor requirements, certificates and renewals; California product eligibility and applicable fees require confirmation. 5,6,7

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What Is Technology Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance?

Technology errors and omissions (E&O) insurance addresses claims that a technology product or service caused a customer or other third party a financial loss. It doesn't extend to cyber incidents, bodily injury or professional services outside the quoted product. 9,10,11

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Key Differences in Tech E&O Insurance

Specialist Brokerage Versus Chubb Underwriting

RiskCube compares Tech E&O policies across carriers as an independent brokerage; disclosures say products are issued by unnamed third-party carriers. Chubb underwrites DigiTech ERM. 8 7 3

Who Each Product Is Aimed At

RiskCube targets AI/ML, fintech, govtech, defense, space and Web3 companies whose software or models can create financial loss or contract-performance disputes. Chubb targets software and system developers, technology-services firms and electronics and hardware manufacturers. 8 3

Intellectual Property Treatment

RiskCube lists patent infringement and other intellectual-property infringement among common Tech E&O exclusions. Chubb says DigiTech ERM adds software copyright infringement. A RiskCube placement may still exclude IP; DigiTech ERM’s public description includes software copyright. 8 3

How You Quote

RiskCube asks for product, customer, revenue and contract details and says it typically returns Tech E&O quotes in about 24 hours. DigiTech ERM is quoted through Chubb’s Cyber Central or Marketplace. 8 1

What to Confirm in Tech E&O Insurance Quotes

  • Ask RiskCube which carrier is quoting and whether IP infringement is excluded on that form. 8
  • Compare that IP treatment with Chubb’s DigiTech software-copyright statement. 3
  • Confirm any AI excess layer and waiver-of-subrogation grant on the RiskCube placement. 8
  • Get unpublished limits from both quotes. 8 3

Offering Details

Chubb vs RiskCube Tech E&O Insurance: documented features by provider

CriteriaChubb DigiTech ERM (Technology Errors & Omissions)RiskCube Technology Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance
Role in This Line

Chubb underwrites technology errors and omissions coverage through DigiTech ERM, a single policy that combines tech E&O with media and cyber exposures rather than selling tech E&O standalone. 3Company-reported. Cyber Insurance Coverage & Products page, DigiTech ERM section.

RiskCube compares Tech E&O policies across carriers and describes itself as an independent brokerage rather than the underwriter of the policy. 8Company-reported. Tech E&O product page footer and FAQ describing RiskCube as "your independent broker, scanning the entire market" for quotes.

Issuing Insurer

Not described in the reviewed sources.

RiskCube's disclosures say it is not an insurance carrier and that its insurance products, including Tech E&O, are underwritten and issued by third-party carriers it does not name; the Tech E&O page itself does not identify an issuing insurer. 7,8Company-reported. Company-wide entity and licensing disclosure and the Tech E&O product page as read on 2026-09-23.

Who It’s For

Chubb targets DigiTech ERM at software and system developers, technology-services and consulting firms, and electronics and hardware manufacturers, naming examples such as value-added resellers, system integrators, IT consultants and hardware distributors. 3Company-reported. DigiTech ERM Target Clients list.

RiskCube targets Tech E&O at AI/ML, fintech, govtech, defense, space and Web3 companies whose software or models can create financial loss or contract-performance disputes for customers. 8Company-reported. Tech E&O product page "Who needs this coverage" section.

Coverage Features

Beyond the Cyber ERM base, Chubb says DigiTech ERM adds technology errors and omissions coverage for third-party financial injury from the insured's products or services, a broadened definition of "technology incident," and coverage for software copyright infringement and product-recall loss of use, with no exclusion for delays or failure to deliver. 3Company-reported. DigiTech ERM Product Features list; subject to the policy as issued.

RiskCube describes Tech E&O as covering software errors and bugs, failure to meet SLAs or contract terms, client financial losses caused by the policyholder's product, and related data loss, plus legal defense costs. 8Company-reported. Tech E&O product page "What's covered" section.

RiskCube lists common Tech E&O exclusions including intentional wrongdoing or fraud, incidents known before binding, patent infringement, other intellectual-property infringement and financial insolvency. 8Company-reported. Tech E&O product page "Common Exclusions" section.

Limits and Retentions

The reviewed pages do not publish specific limit or retention amounts for DigiTech ERM's technology E&O coverage. 3Not found in reviewed sources. Cyber Insurance Coverage & Products page as read on 2026-09-23.

RiskCube says needed Tech E&O limits depend on contract requirements and risk exposure, with early-stage startups often starting at lower limits, but does not publish specific limit or retention amounts on the product page. 8Not publicly disclosed. Tech E&O product page "How much Tech E&O coverage do startups need" FAQ.

Risk Services

DigiTech ERM policyholders get the same cyber services as Cyber ERM, including a panel of pre-approved incident response providers, a 24/7 hotline and Cyber Alert app. 3Company-reported. Cyber Insurance Coverage & Products page; DigiTech ERM includes "all the features of Cyber ERM."

RiskCube says it can layer an excess policy on top of Tech E&O to address AI-related coverage gaps such as algorithmic-bias or hallucination claims, and checks that policies include waiver-of-subrogation language that enterprise MSAs request. 8Company-reported. Tech E&O product page "AI & enterprise risk" FAQ.

How to Apply

Agents and brokers can quote DigiTech ERM through Chubb's Cyber Central or Marketplace quoting platforms, and Chubb lists E&O/Cyber among the coverage solutions available to technology companies generally. 3,1Company-reported. Cyber Insurance Coverage & Products quoting section; technology-industry products list.

RiskCube asks applicants for product, customer, revenue and contract details such as SLAs or indemnities, plus prior claims or known incidents, and says it typically returns Tech E&O quotes within about 24 hours depending on underwriting complexity. 8Company-reported. Tech E&O product page process steps and "What information do I need to apply" / "How fast can we get Tech E&O quotes" FAQs.

Claims Support

Not described in the reviewed sources.

The reviewed Tech E&O page does not describe claims handling or a dedicated claims team for this line. 8Not found in reviewed sources. Tech E&O product page as read on 2026-09-23.

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Sources

Chubb

  1. Insurance for Technology Companies. Chubb; Products and services: E&O/Cyber listed among Chubb's technology-industry offerings. Accessed 2026-09-23.
  2. Terms Of Use. Chubb; Acceptance of Terms identifying Chubb Group Holdings Inc.; surplus-lines producer restriction; products not available to all users or jurisdictions; Chubb Limited safe-harbor language; Internet Portals for Chubb Business. Accessed 2026-09-16.
  3. Cyber Insurance Coverage & Products. Chubb; DigiTech Enterprise Risk Management section: target clients and product features beyond Cyber ERM. Accessed 2026-09-23.
  4. Insurance for Software Product & System Developers. Chubb; Property & casualty and financial-lines coverage solutions lists for software and systems developers. Accessed 2026-09-23.

RiskCube

  1. Startup Business Insurance. RiskCube; Solution; Compare/Buy/Manage; Who we insure; footer. Accessed 2026-09-16.
  2. Licenses & Disclosures. RiskCube; Property & Casualty Producer/Broker Licenses; February 11, 2026 version. Accessed 2026-09-16.
  3. Disclosures & Compensation. RiskCube; Section 1, Entity and Licensing Disclosure: "RiskCube is not an insurance carrier and does not underwrite insurance. Insurance coverage is offered, underwritten, and issued by third-party insurance carriers". Accessed 2026-09-23.
  4. Technology Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance. RiskCube; Who needs this coverage; What is Tech E&O; What's covered; Common Exclusions; FAQs; application steps; "Independent brokerage · NPN 21694336" footer. Accessed 2026-09-23.

Tech E&O Insurance Guide

  1. Insurance and Bonding Guidelines. Georgia Department of Administrative Services; Professional Liability / Errors and Omissions p.6; Technology Errors & Omissions (Cyber Liability) §9 pp.7–8. Accessed 2026-09-16.
  2. Technology Errors and Omissions Insurance. The Hartford; What Is Technology Errors and Omissions Insurance?; differences between cyber liability and errors and omissions; How Technology Errors and Omissions Insurance Works With Contracts. Accessed 2026-09-16.
  3. DigiTech Enterprise Risk Management. Chubb; Coverage Synopsis > Third-Party Liability Coverage > Technology Errors and Omissions; Cyber, Privacy and Network Security Liability; footer product-summary disclaimer. Accessed 2026-09-16.

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