What Is Indemnity Insurance And Should You Buy It?

Indemnity insurance, also known as liability insurance can be a tricky subject for entrepreneurs. Determining what you would like to do for this type of coverage can be a time consuming endeavor. The first thing you need to do is research what form of coverage you need for your particular business. Many general contractors and independent contractors typically will benefit from some sort of policy.

Indemnity insurance can provide payment in the event of a judgement for liability or breach of contract. Determine what your organization needs prior to selecting an insurance company to provide you with this service. In the event that you or your organization is determined liable when something goes wrong with your work or advice, a good policy with a respectable insurance provider will have you covered in most cases. (There are always exclusions for certain situations so make sure you know what they are before you sign on and start paying premiums.)

Some states require that employers have indemnity insurance in order to get licensed. You may also need workers compensation coverage in some areas. Your official state board of contractors and licensing website can probably help you determine the types of policies and minimum coverages you need for your business.

The cost for your liability insurance policy will depend on many factors including:

1. The amounts of coverage needed and desired (usually $1 million to $5 million policies are standard amounts)

2. The exact liabilities or risks involved in your particular business

3. The geographic location where most of your work is performed.

Each company bases their particular prices on mainly those three aspects. Of course many other factors go into determining your actual premium costs. The more extensive coverage you need, the higher month to month premium you'll pay. If the coverage requirements are not as extensive, your month-to-month premium will be lower.

General contractors, subcontractors, independent contractors and many small businesses need indemnity insurance. Fortunately, the Internet now provides a wide variety regarding providers to choose from. Working through insurance brokers and agents, you can figure out the exact policy that suits their particular needs. Remember, it is usually required by law, based on where you live, so take the time and do some research. It will be time well spent. When determining which provider to acquire your coverage from, review what they offer, what you need, and compare it to the same levels of coverage other insurance providers offer.


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Indemnity insurance can provide payment in the event of a judgement for liability. Here's how to determine what your organization needs and how to select an insurance company to provide you with this service. http://contractors-liability-insurance.org/indemnity-insurance-who-needs-it-and-why/