Social Worker Insurance

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Whether engaged in outreach, healthcare, connecting clients with services, or teaching classes, you interact with vulnerable people in high-liability situations. Social worker insurance helps cover unexpected medical and legal bills so you can continue to serve your community with peace of mind.

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Insureon helps social workers compare small business insurance quotes from top U.S. carriers online.

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What types of business insurance do social workers need?

These insurance policies cover common risks faced by social workers.

General liability insurance

This policy covers common third-party risks, including bodily injuries and property damage. For example, it will cover legal defense costs if a client trips on your front steps.

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Professional liability / medical malpractice

Professional liability insurance can cover lawsuits related to clinical social work mistakes or oversights, such as failing to notice a child is in danger. It's sometimes called malpractice insurance.

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Business owner’s policy

A business owner's policy, or BOP, is a cost-effective way for a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) to buy general liability coverage and commercial property insurance together.

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Cyber insurance

Cyber insurance covers financial losses from cyberattacks and data breaches. It's recommended for therapy and counseling professionals that store personal information.

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Workers’ compensation insurance

Most states require workers' compensation for social services that have employees. It also protects policyholders from work injury costs that health insurance might deny.

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Commercial auto insurance

Commercial auto insurance can pay for property damage and medical bills in an accident. It also covers vehicle theft, weather damage, and vandalism.

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How much does insurance cost for therapy and counseling professionals?

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A social service business with fewer employees will pay less for commercial insurance than a larger company.

Factors that affect insurance costs include:

How do I get social worker insurance coverage?

It's easy to get social worker insurance policies if you have your company information on hand. Our application will ask for basic facts about your professional services business, such as revenue and number of employees. You can buy a policy online and get a certificate of insurance with Insureon in three easy steps:

  1. Complete a free online application
  2. Compare insurance quotes and choose policies
  3. Pay for your policy and download a certificate

Insureon's licensed insurance agents work with top-rated U.S. providers to find the right insurance coverage for your social work agency, whether you work independently or hire employees.

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