A claim must be immediately reported to the insurance company during the policy period for it to be covered and settled properly. A professional will not get the benefits of policy coverage if the claim is made after the expiration of the policy. However, some policies have the option to purchase an extended reporting period. […]
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Do past claims cause higher premium in Professional Indemnity Policy?
Yes, past claims impact the premium of a professional indemnity insurance policy. Insurance companies evaluate a firm’s claim records over the past five to ten years as a likely barometer of future incidents. Thus, the size and the frequency of a previous claim is taken into account and has a significant bearing on a firm’s […]