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Do you need professional liability insurance for your small business?

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It just depends on the type of business you are engaged in

You should have professional liability insurance if you give professional advice or services. Professional Liability provides individuals and companies protection from bearing the full cost of defending against a negligence claim made by a client, and damages awarded in such a civil lawsuit.

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