Errors and omissions

An alternative term for professional indemnity but often used to refer to the ‘newer professions’, e.g. advertising agents, the media, etc. The term also describes the insurance effected by Lloyd’s underwriting agents as required by Lloyd’s.

Errors and omissions clause

Ensures that the reinsurer is not relieved of liability if the reinsured has inadvertently made an error or omission in supplying risk information to the reinsurer. Errors and omissions must be corrected as soon as possible. Some E & O clauses apply to errors and omissions by either party. The aim is to place the parties in the position that would have existed in the absence of the error or omission.
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A provision in reinsurance agreements that is intended to neutralize any change in liability or benefits as a result of an inadvertent error by either party.

ERRORS AND OMISSIONS COVERAGE (E&O)

Also known as E&O insurance, this form of coverage protects the policy-holder for negligent acts and omissions that may harm customers. Errors and/or omissions are usually interpreted as mistakes and/or failure of your firm to perform services as promised in a contract. Coverage includes defense and court costs as well as the amount of any claim or judgment up to the limits of the policy. E&O is commonly written to protect insurance agents. (See Professional Liability Insurance).