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Home > Blog > General Liablity Insruance for Health Providers
THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2019

General Liablity Insruance for Health Providers

2 people talking to agentHealth providers, such as those offering chiropractic services, wellness products, or fitness programs, need to have comprehensive general liability insurance. This insurance keeps you protected if your customers or clients suffer harm because of your mistakes. It goes without saying that proper insurance is essential in this industry. How much do you need? Here is what you need to know.

One of the Biggest Risks to Your Business

You may recognize that doctors and hospitals face legal action all the time. Individuals suffer an injury. Their loved one dies. These types of lawsuits may not seem to impact you. However, as any type of health provider, your job is helping others. Your professionalism and experience is helping to make decisions on their behalf. And, that means you may be responsible for the losses they suffer.

Whether you own a fitness studio or you provide wellness products, having the right coverage is important. In fact, claims such as these are the biggest risk factors to many businesses in this field. It is not necessarily about how the company's services work. It is not about the products. It is really about your ability to avoid costly lawsuits in many cases.

How to Get Enough Coverage

Work closely with your business insurance agent. Gather information about the amount of insurance other businesses of your size and in your location have.

Your agent can make recommendations. This usually starts with general liability insurance. However, many in this business also need to obtain professional liability insurance. It offers another layer of coverage to you. If you offer medical advice or health guidance of any type, you should have this type of coverage. In some cases, you might have to get specific malpractice insurance, depending on the nature of your services.

Updating Your Policy Matters

Over time, your business will grow. You will need to update your liability insurance to match your risks. Your agent can work with you to pin risk factors based on the amount of work you do. They can also analyze factors such as your previous claims.

Many times, your agent can also talk to you about ways to reduce your liability risks. Speak to your agent at least one time a year to ensure your coverage matches your company.

General liability insurance is a very valuable tool for all health providers. No matter what type of service you offer, you need coverage. Work closely with your agent to cover your business to avoid claims that could shutter it.

Posted 5:35 PM

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