Financial loss liability insurance
Financial loss liability insurance offers optimum protection in the event of wrong decisions or omissions.
Protection against financial risks!
Financial loss liability insurance - what is it?
In many professions, wrong decisions or omissions can cause considerable financial damage to your customers. Financial loss liability insurance offers optimum protection against the financial consequences of such errors and protects companies against claims for damages.
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FAQ on pecuniary loss liability insurance
We have summarized the most frequently asked questions on the topic of pecuniary loss liability insurance (VSH insurance) for you in our FAQ. Our experts will also be happy to provide you with individual advice.
This insurance is particularly important for professional fields in which wrong decisions or consulting errors can result in high financial losses, such as for law firms, tax consultants, auditors, management consultants and IT service providers.
The insurance covers pure financial losses caused by errors, omissions or breaches of duty by the policyholder. This includes, for example
- Advice errors
- Incorrect expert opinions
- Failure to meet deadlines
- Incorrect drafting of contracts
- IT misconfigurations
As a rule, the following are not covered
- Damage caused intentionally
- Personal injury and property damage (there is public liability insurance for this)
- Damage caused by legal or official requirements
- Contractual penalties and fines
- Lawyers
- Notaries
- tax consultants
- chartered accountants
- Management consultants
- IT service providers
- Insurance brokers
- Real estate agents
Yes, many insurers offer pecuniary loss liability insurance policies tailored to the needs of specific professional groups, taking into account the typical risks and requirements of these professions.
Yes, subsequent liability insurance provides cover for claims that occur after the financial loss liability insurance has ended but were caused during the term of the policy. This is particularly important when a company is closed or sold.
Professional liability insurance is a special form of liability insurance that protects professional groups with a particular liability risk. It covers personal injury, property damage and financial loss. Financial loss liability insurance, on the other hand, only covers pure financial losses.
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