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Errors and Omissions Insurance

An insurance policy providing coverage for a professional in the event he/she does not perform his/her duties well and it results in harm to a client. That is, errors and omissions insurance covers negligence. It is offered to attorneys, physicians, architects, etc. It is known by its abbreviation, E&O.

errors and omissions (E&O) insurance

Insurance that protects against malpractice. Especially when working with a buyer's broker, who has a high degree of responsibility to anticipate problems and warn the client, one should ask for proof of E&O insurance before hiring a real estate professional.

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The best defense to protect against malpractice claims is to implement proper risk management practices, stay abreast of legal developments, and purchase errors and omissions coverage.

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She said she believed her mother's two falls at the hospital were the result of "errors and omissions" and went on: "I believe this caused her deterioration and death".

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The statistical discrepancy recorded for the international transactions account is the net errors and omissions in all the components.