Specialty Lines Insurance

Cyber, E&O, EPLI, D&O, and more for modern businesses

As business risks evolve, so must your coverage. Specialty Lines address exposures that standard commercial policies weren't built for — data breaches, professional errors, employment claims, and management liability. These coverages are no longer optional for businesses of any size.

Avg. Data Breach Cost
$4.4M (IBM 2023)
Policy Type
Claims-made (most specialty lines)
Key Term
Retroactive date — protects prior acts
Market
Surplus lines / E&S for many specialty risks

What's Covered

What this policy covers

  • Cyber Liability — data breaches, ransomware, regulatory fines, breach notification costs
  • Professional Liability (E&O) — claims from errors in your professional services
  • Employment Practices Liability (EPLI) — wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination
  • Directors & Officers (D&O) — claims against your management team
  • Crime / Employee Dishonesty — theft by employees or third parties
  • Fiduciary Liability — claims related to employee benefit plan management
  • Miscellaneous Professional Liability — tech companies, consultants, advisors

Who Needs It

Is this coverage right for you?

  • Any business storing customer data → Cyber Liability
  • Professionals providing advice or services → E&O
  • Any business with employees → EPLI
  • Companies with a board of directors → D&O
  • Tech companies, SaaS, and software businesses
  • Healthcare providers, financial advisors, and consultants

FAQ

Common questions about Specialty Lines

Does my GL policy cover a data breach?

Standard GL policies exclude or severely limit cyber incidents. A dedicated Cyber Liability policy provides meaningful breach response coverage — legal defense, notification costs, credit monitoring, regulatory fines.

What is a claims-made policy?

A claims-made policy covers claims that are made (reported) during the active policy period, regardless of when the incident occurred (subject to a retroactive date). This differs from occurrence policies, which cover incidents during the policy period no matter when reported.

How is EPLI different from Workers' Comp?

Workers' Comp covers physical injuries on the job. EPLI covers employment claims: wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimination (race, gender, age, disability), failure to promote, and retaliation.

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We'll find the right carrier and limits for your specific situation — same-day quotes for most accounts.