What is Professional Liability Insurance (Failure To Deliver)?
Professional liability insurance (aka errors and omissions or failure to deliver) is coverage that can protect you if a customer claims you didn’t deliver what was promised. Examples include not being able to provide photos due to a defective or missing memory card, your clients not being satisfied with what you delivered, or students who said your class didn’t teach them anything about photography or videography crafts.
In essence, this plan is for people who said you failed to deliver your end of the bargain when they paid for your photo or video services, even though you did everything you could to meet their expectations.
What Does Professional Liability Insurance Cover?
Professional liability insurance protects you from negligence claims that occur from activities deemed “out of your control.” It happens. Here are some examples of the types of claims professional liability insurance covers:
- You work with a client and get amazing shots, but when you upload pictures from your memory card to your computer, you discover that your card is faulty and hasn’t saved anything.
- You photograph an event and promise 200 photos, but you can only deliver 180 because the other 20 were of poor quality.
- You teach photography classes or offer demonstrations as part of your business, and a client is dissatisfied after practicing what you taught them.
- Your gear was stolen after the shoot and before you could upload your work.
How Does Professional Liability Insurance Work?
Think of professional liability insurance works as a safety net for your photography or videography business, finances, and reputation. If a client sues you claiming you didn’t deliver the work that they hired you for, it can cover the costs of damages, legal fees, and refunds that might otherwise come out of your pocket.
Who Needs Professional Liability Insurance?
All photographers and videographers are at risk of professional liability claims and need both professional and general liability insurance. For example, your gear could get stolen or damaged, memory cards can fail, and clients’ expectations might not be in line with reality.
It’s available for numerous photography and videography industries, such as:
- Commercial
- Freelance
- Portrait
- Real Estate
- Special Events
- Travel
- Wedding
- Wild Life
- Demonstrations
- Classes — and more
How to Purchase Professional Liability Insurance
You can add professional liability insurance to your Full Frame policy while applying online or at any time afterward from your dashboard. Fill out our online application and get coverage in 10 minutes or less! No gimmicks. You’re welcome!
How Much Does It Cost?
You can add this optional coverage for $100/year—about $0.27 a day—to Full Frame Insurance’s Annual or Annual + policies.
MOST POPULAR
Annual +
365 Days of Coverage
- General Liability (2M Limit)
- Products-Completed Operations (200k Limit)
- Up to $75k of Camera Equipment Protection
- Additional Coverage Options Available
- Photographers & Videographers
- Long Term Liability Coverage
$23.83 / month
or $271/year
Event Policy
1-3 Days of Coverage
For photographers and videographers who need basic liability coverage over a 1-3 day period. Add unlimited additional insureds for any event.
$59/ 3 days
MOST POPULAR
Annual +
365 Days of Coverage
- General Liability (2M Limit)
- Products-Completed Operations (200k Limit)
- Up to $75k of Camera Equipment Protection
- Additional Coverage Options Available
- Photographers & Videographers
- Long Term Liability Coverage
$23.83 / month
or $271/year
Annual Policy
365 Days of Coverage
For photographers and videographers who need long-term liability coverage and protection, but don’t need camera equipment insurance. Additional coverage options available.
$12 / month
or $129/year
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is Professional Liability Insurance Required by Law?
Professional liability insurance is not required by law, but it can establish credibility for your business in the photography and videography industries. This coverage can also protect you from thousands of dollars in claims that would otherwise completely or nearly suck up your company’s profits or even your personal finances.
Why is Professional Liability Insurance Important?
Professional liability insurance ensures your business and reputation are in good hands if negligence claims arise. If things like faulty memory cards or camera equipment, unsatisfactory photos, or unflattering A-roll in your videos, you’re not held financially accountable.
Is Professional Liability Insurance Similar to Error and Omissions Coverage?
Yes, professional liability insurance and error and omission coverage are the same thing. They both protect you against negligence claims.
Will Professional Liability Insurance Cover Me if the Bride Doesn't Like Her Photos?
Professional liability insurance can cover you if the bride, or any other client, is unsatisfied with your photo packages or final videos.
What Other Types of Business Insurance Do I Need?
Every business needs a general liability policy. To fully protect your photography or videography business, make sure your general liability policy includes damage to premises rented to you and personal and advertising injury, and purchase camera equipment coverage, professional liability, and cyber liability insurance.
Does FFI Offer Professional Liability Insurance for the Event Plan?
Currently, professional liability insurance is only available as an add-on for FFI’s Annual or Annual + plans. This coverage is not available for the Event plan.
Partner with FFI for Your Professional Liability Insurance Needs
Get professional liability insurance with our annual plan for just $100 a year. This coverage guarantees peace of mind while you prepare for your next photo session or video shoot.
