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Accountants Professional Liability Insurance


Receive expert representation and financial protection when negligence, errors, or omissions related to your professional services results in legal action. This coverage — also known as errors & omissions (E&O) or malpractice insurance — pays for all legal defense costs as well as  settlements or monetary judgments. 

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E&O protection for tax preparers, bookkeepers, & accountants

Your expertise as an accounting or tax professional is instrumental to your clients' success – but a single claim can jeopardize both your reputation and your finances.

Our CPA-led team, with over 25 years of experience, specializes in delivering affordable, comprehensive professional liability insurance tailored to your unique needs.

We partner with top A-rated carriers to secure the best coverage and pricing, giving you peace of mind to focus on what you do best. 

Why Choose ProDefender?

  • Tailored Protection – Broad coverage for all accounting services, including tax preparation, bookkeeping, audit, business planning, forecasts, forensic, and more.
  • Competitive Pricing – We shop multiple A-rated carriers to find you the beset rates without compromising coverage.
  • Expert Guidance – Our team, led by a CPA and insuring firms since 1984, provides rapid responses and ongoing support.
  • High Limits, High Value – Up to $10 million in limits of liability, plus exclusive savings for loss-free firms, risk management training, and loyal clients.

Protect your practice today.  Get a free, no-obligation quote in minutes or schedule a consultation with our CPA-led team to discuss your specific needs.

Features and benefits common in ProDefender plans include:

  • Full prior acts coverage for qualified applicants
  • Unlimited "tail coverage" option
  • Consent-to-settle clause ensues you’re in control
  • Soft hammer clause for fair claims resolution
  • Innocent insured protection
  • Loss of earnings reimbursement
  • Free subpoena assistance
  • Disciplinary defense
  • Targeted cyber event coverage 

Bonus Savings

Enjoy significant premium discounts if your firm has a loss-free history, for attending risk-management seminars, and for remaining with the same carrier.

 

This content is provided for informational purposes and is not a legally binding description of coverage that may exist in any policy issued through ProDefender, its affiliates, or the insurance companies ProDefender represents. All conditions of coverage, terms, and limitations are defined in the policy issued to you. Programs and products may not be available in all states.

  • Employee dishonesty
  • Employment practices liability defense

We believe many of the most serious claims can be avoided through a proactive approach to risk management.

Most of our accountants professional liability insurance policies include free risk-management services provided by partner firms to our insured accountants and accounting firms.

Services include guidance regarding claims handling and situations that could possibly lead to a claim. Risk experts can also address questions concerning best practices, claim avoidance, engagement and disengagement of services, and general practice questions.

Risk-management advice is provided by experienced attorneys from law firms specializing in accountants professional liability. These attorneys are well-versed in all aspects of the accounting business, from audits, compilations, and reviews of financials to tax matters and other business issues.

Our risk-management partners help accountants minimize, if not eliminate, potential claims by clients and non-clients, disciplinary proceedings, and even criminal prosecution.

Insureds who make a written request will receive an engagement letter that spells out the terms of their attorney-client relationship with our partner firm, assuring confidentiality.

We work with the best

ProDefender only works with admitted carriers rated A (Excellent) or better by A.M. Best Company.

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Full-protection bundle

Enjoy the convenience of a single, trusted partner for all of your business insurance needs, with policies starting and renewing on the same dates. This includes Accountants Professional Liability Insurance, Cyber Insurance, Business Owner's Policy (general liability), and Workers Compensation Insurance, as well as optional coverages such as Employee Dishonesty / Commercial Crime Insurance and Employment Practices Liability Insurance.

Cyber Insurance

Boost your firm's protection with stand-alone cyber insurance that covers a broader array of cyber threats, including third-party data breaches.

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Business Ownerʼs Policy

This package policy combines two forms of coverage that are essential for nearly all businesses: general liability protection and commercial property insurance.

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Workers Compensation Insurance

Required in most states, workers compensation insurance protects employees who are injured on the job.