Does a Technology Consultant Need E&O Insurance?

A technology consultant should consider E&O when advice, implementation, migration, integration, security, or support work could cause a client financial loss.

A technology consultant should consider E&O when a client could claim that advice or implementation caused financial loss. The cited sources identify IT consultants and technology service providers as potential professional-liability buyers.

List software selection, architecture, integration, migration, configuration, cybersecurity, support, deliverables, and subcontracted work. Compare coverage for negligent recommendations, missed milestones, integration failures, data loss, third-party platforms, contractual promises, security events, claims-made dates, and tail options.

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