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What Is Errors & Omissions (Professional Liability) (E&O)?

Errors & Omissions (E&O), also called Professional Liability, covers claims that your professional advice, design, or service caused a client financial loss. It is essential for consultants, engineers, brokers, and other advice-based businesses.

Where CGL responds to physical injury or property damage, E&O responds to economic loss from your professional work — a missed deadline, a flawed design, or a recommendation that did not perform. Many contracts and professional bodies require it.

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Reviewed by Roughley Insurance Brokers Ltd. — licensed Ontario insurance brokers since 1945. Last updated May 29, 2026. ← Back to the glossary