Corgi vs Nationwide: How Do They Compare for Employment Practices Liability Insurance?

Corgi sells EPLI as a standalone startup policy and bundles it into its Series A, Growth Stage and Custom packages, describing it as coverage for claims arising from the employment relationship: wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and failure to hire. ⁶Company-reported. Product page for form CORG-EPL-0100, last reviewed by Corgi on April 24, 2026 per the page itself.

Nationwide describes offering employment practices for the audience stated on the cited product page. ¹⁰Company-reported. employment practices marketed by nationwide; scope is limited to the cited official product overview and described audience. This is not a policy form or a universal eligibility statement.

Corgi's disclaimers say coverage may be underwritten through affiliated or partner carriers, including Corgi Insurance Company, Inc. (an admitted carrier) or Technology Risk Retention Group, Inc.; the EPLI product page itself does not name which entity underwrites a given EPLI policy. ¹Company-reported. General carrier-financial-strength disclosure that applies across Corgi's product lines, not an EPLI-specific underwriter statement; your policy names the actual insurer.

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Corgi says EPLI coverage applies to claims made and pursued in the United States, its territories, Puerto Rico or Canada, and that startups with international employees should discuss this limitation with their advisor. ⁶Company-reported. Policy notes for form CORG-EPL-0100; claims brought in other jurisdictions are not covered under the standard policy.

Businesses seeking protection from employee claims; policy conditions and exclusions control. ¹⁰Company-reported. employment practices marketed by nationwide; scope is limited to the cited official product overview and described audience. This is not a policy form or a universal eligibility statement.

The standard policy has two insuring agreements: Agreement A covers claims by current employees, former employees and job applicants alleging discrimination, harassment, retaliation or wrongful termination; Agreement B covers claims by third parties, such as customers or vendors, alleging harassment or discrimination by an employee during a business interaction. ⁶Company-reported. Coverage summary for form CORG-EPL-0100; the issued policy and declarations control.

The standard policy excludes wage-and-hour claims (including FLSA misclassification and overtime disputes); Corgi offers a Wage & Hour Defense Costs Endorsement that covers defense costs only, not settlements or judgments, for these claims. ⁶Company-reported. Policy notes and Available Add-ons section for form CORG-EPL-0100; the endorsement requires separate issuance and does not add indemnity coverage.

Independent contractors are excluded from the policy's definition of 'Employee' by default; Corgi offers an Independent Contractors and Leased Workers Endorsement to extend coverage to claims from contractors and leased workers. ⁶Company-reported. Policy notes and Available Add-ons section for form CORG-EPL-0100; endorsement required and availability may vary by jurisdiction and underwriting.

The cited product page describes EPL addressing employee claims such as wrongful termination, refusal to employ, invasion of privacy, or defamation, as described by Nationwide. Marketing description only; actual coverage, exclusions, conditions, limits, and availability depend on the issued policy and jurisdiction. ¹⁰Company-reported. employment practices marketed by nationwide; scope is limited to the cited official product overview and described audience. This is not a policy form or a universal eligibility statement.

Corgi's illustrative EPLI structure shows limits up to $1 million per claim and $2 million in the policy aggregate, with a $25,000 self-insured retention per claim and defense costs included within the limit. ⁶Company-reported. Illustrative policy structure on the product page; actual limits and retentions appear on the declarations.

The cited overview does not set a universal limit or retention for this line. Ask for the proposed policy form, limits, retentions, exclusions, and conditions in the quote. ¹⁰Not publicly disclosed. Only the cited marketing page was reviewed for published limit and retention information; no policy-form entitlement is inferred.

You can request an EPLI quote online through Corgi's self-serve application. ⁶Company-reported. Product page quote call to action.

The page directs prospective customers to contact an agent or request a quote. The page does not establish a quote, bind, or coverage-effective timeline. ¹⁰Company-reported. employment practices marketed by nationwide; scope is limited to the cited official product overview and described audience. This is not a policy form or a universal eligibility statement.