{"id":61976,"date":"2025-04-22T13:36:33","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T12:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/?p=61976"},"modified":"2026-02-13T11:24:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T10:24:48","slug":"que-tipo-de-seguro-necesitan-los-contratistas-independientes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/es\/academy\/what-kind-of-insurance-do-independent-contractors-need\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00bfQu\u00e9 tipo de seguro necesitan los contratistas independientes?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"61976\" class=\"elementor elementor-61976\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ba530e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1ba530e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3370420 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3370420\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running your own business brings flexibility and freedom \u2014 but it also means taking full responsibility for protecting yourself and your income. One of the most important ways to do that is<\/span><b> insurance.<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent contractors aren\u2019t typically covered by an employer\u2019s plan. So if something goes wrong, for example an accident on a job site, a lawsuit from a client, or a stolen tool, you&#8217;re the one on the hook.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re just starting out or have years of experience, this guide breaks down the most important <\/span><b>insurance coverages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for independent contractors. We\u2019ll also walk through costs, tips, and how the right protection gives you (and your clients) peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff1217a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ff1217a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">In this guide:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-275ff7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"275ff7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What defines an independent contractor<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of insurance you may need<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costs and coverage examples<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to get a certificate of insurance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips to protect your business and win more jobs<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f911124 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f911124\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1cfcc3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d1cfcc3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Defines an Independent Contractor?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c09f99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c09f99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent contractors (also known as <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/independent-contractor-self-employed-or-employee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1099 workers<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) are self-employed individuals who provide a <\/span><b>product or service<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to clients, but are not considered employees.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be a contractor if:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You set your own rates and hours<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You receive a 1099 form for taxes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re hired to complete specific tasks or projects<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You work on-site or remotely with different clients<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Examples of common contractor jobs:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home repair, plumbing, or electrical<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freelance marketing or graphic design<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning services<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual assistance or consulting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rideshare, delivery, or courier work<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re working independently, you\u2019re also responsible for choosing the type of insurance that fits your business. And staying on top of paperwork is essential \u2014 especially when it comes to getting paid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure what makes an invoice different from other documents? <br \/><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with our full guide: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/academy\/what-is-an-invoice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is an Invoice? Everything You Need to Know<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c113604 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c113604\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb5c3a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fb5c3a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Insurance Do Independent Contractors Need?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-818012a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"818012a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no one-size-fits-all policy. The <\/span><b>type of work<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you do, where you operate, and the clients you serve all play a role. But here are the essential types of insurance for most independent contractors:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0d28bb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a0d28bb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcb4f5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"dcb4f5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"59657\" class=\"elementor elementor-59657\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8213c54 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8213c54\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-wrapper-link=\"{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/invoicefly.onelink.me\\\/AeUs\\\/qohijf8g&quot;,&quot;is_external&quot;:&quot;on&quot;,&quot;nofollow&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;custom_attributes&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" style=\"cursor: pointer\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8482853 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8482853\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Invoice-Fly-Blog-Banner-02-1024x341.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-28042\" alt=\"Download Invoice Fly Today!\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Invoice-Fly-Blog-Banner-02-1024x341.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Invoice-Fly-Blog-Banner-02-300x100.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Invoice-Fly-Blog-Banner-02-768x256.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Invoice-Fly-Blog-Banner-02-710x237.jpg.webp 710w, https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Invoice-Fly-Blog-Banner-02.jpg.webp 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdbc00c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fdbc00c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. General Liability Insurance<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b71358e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b71358e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the most common (and often most important) coverage for small businesses and contractors.<\/span><\/p><p><b>General liability insurance for independent contractors covers:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third-party bodily injury (e.g. a client trips over your ladder)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property damage (e.g. you break a window on a job)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advertising injury (e.g. copyright infringement or defamation)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal fees if you\u2019re sued<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Contractors who work on job sites, visit client locations, or interact with the public.<\/span><\/p><p><b>How much does general liability insurance cost?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Typically $400\u2013$800\/year for $1 million in coverage, depending on your type of business and risk level.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38b8bee e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"38b8bee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fb124f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3fb124f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Professional Liability Insurance for independent contractors (Errors and Omissions Insurance)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91b5f7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"91b5f7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also called <\/span><b>E&amp;O insurance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this policy protects against claims of negligence, missed deadlines, or errors in your work. Even if it wasn\u2019t your fault.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Covers:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Client financial loss due to your service<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal fees and settlements<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mistakes in advice, reports, or creative work<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Freelancers, consultants, designers, writers, and marketing professionals.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Example: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You create a campaign that includes a typo, causing your client to lose money. Professional liability helps cover the damage.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05782d5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"05782d5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-045c4d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"045c4d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Workers\u2019 Compensation Insurance<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed5524d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ed5524d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re injured on the job, workers&#8217; comp can cover:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical expenses<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lost income<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitation costs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even sole proprietors may be required to carry workers\u2019 comp depending on state laws or if you&#8217;re working with subcontractors.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Any contractor doing physical work or operating in high-risk environments.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f8beb2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7f8beb2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80f8114 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"80f8114\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Commercial Auto Insurance<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ebd35a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0ebd35a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you use a personal vehicle for business tasks \u2014 delivering materials, transporting tools, visiting job sites \u2014 you may need a commercial auto policy.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Covers:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liability for accidents while driving for work<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damage to your vehicle or someone else\u2019s<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Theft of tools or materials in transit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most personal car insurance policies <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exclude<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> business use \u2014 so if you\u2019re in an accident, you could be left uncovered.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df4f14a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"df4f14a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0468f31 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0468f31\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Other Insurance Coverages to Consider<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa53135 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa53135\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your type of work, you may also want to explore:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Business property insurance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 protects your tools, equipment, or rented space<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cyber liability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 protects against data breaches or hacks<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inland marine insurance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 covers gear or goods while in transport<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Business owner\u2019s policy (BOP)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 bundles general liability cover + property at a lower cost<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to simplify your billing setup too? Try: <\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/academy\/invoice-vs-bill-what-is-the-difference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Information is Needed for Direct Deposit Setup?<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-414f40d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"414f40d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2aa652 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d2aa652\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who Needs Contractor Liability Insurance?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82fa30a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82fa30a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short answer: Nearly all independent contractors and small business owners.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work on-site<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deal with client data or finances<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use physical tools or expensive equipment<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to work with high-paying clients or companies<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operate in construction, consulting, cleaning, delivery, or trades<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8230;then having liability insurance isn\u2019t just a good idea \u2014 it could be the difference between landing the job or losing it.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Top Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Clients often ask for a <\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nationwide.com\/lc\/resources\/small-business\/articles\/what-is-certificate-of-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">certificate of insurance (COI)<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before hiring you. It\u2019s proof that your coverage is active.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your clients ask for estimates before hiring you, it\u2019s also a good idea to understand how quotes differ from invoices. This helps avoid confusion and sets clear expectations. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more: <\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/academy\/invoice-vs-bill-what-is-the-difference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Invoice vs. Quote: What&#8217;s the Difference?.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61373a9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"61373a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56ae521 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56ae521\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Much Does Independent Contractor Insurance Cost?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5061087 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5061087\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your costs depend on several factors:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your type of business<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State and location<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claims history<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of coverage limits and deductibles<\/span><\/li><\/ul><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Type of Insurance<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Average Cost (Annual)<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Liability<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$400\u2013$800<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional Liability<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$500\u2013$1,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial Auto<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$750\u2013$1,200<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workers\u2019 Compensation<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies by state and trade<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BOP (Bundle)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$600\u2013$1,200<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To lower your premiums:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bundle policies with one provider<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain a clean claims history<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Choose a higher deductible<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5fed56 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b5fed56\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c395faa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c395faa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5 Tips for Choosing Independent Contractor Insurance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d68c6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d68c6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Know your risks.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Think through worst-case scenarios based on your job.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Talk to multiple insurance companies.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Compare quotes and benefits and speak to expert insurance agents.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ask for a certificate of insurance.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This helps prove coverage to clients.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bundle when you can.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Save by combining general and property coverage.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Review yearly.<\/b><span> As your business grows, your coverage needs may change.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-912e24d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"912e24d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3a184c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d3a184c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Want to Win More Jobs? Show You're Covered<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3454178 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3454178\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many contractors lose work simply because they can\u2019t provide proof of insurance. Showing clients you\u2019re insured gives them peace of mind and shows you take their job seriously.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, with insurance in place, you\u2019re covered if:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An accident happens<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mistake costs someone money<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tool is lost or stolen<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance is one of the smartest business moves you can make because professionalism matters. Especially when clients are comparing bids.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with proof of insurance, a well-written invoice builds trust and shows you\u2019re running a serious business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need help billing clients properly? Start here: <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/invoicefly.com\/academy\/how-to-write-an-invoice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Write an Invoice?: Includes Template and Examples<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0785d5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d0785d5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-088eab2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"088eab2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Keep your Insurances Organized With Invoice Fly<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb77f77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb77f77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invoicing, client records, and insurance details \u2014 keep them all in one place.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/free-resources\/free-generators\/free-invoice-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Invoice Fly\u2019s Invoice Maker<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add insurance info to your invoices<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track who paid and who hasn\u2019t<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accept credit card payments<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store all your documents digitally<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No more paperwork headaches or late-night admin. Just an organized way to bill and protect your business.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b73974f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b73974f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f98cb4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f98cb4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs about Independent Contractor Insurance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bc52d8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0bc52d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a5aa9c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"1a5aa9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-6a57ae6525e8d\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-1a5aa9c\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-8065b3c6a57ae6525e8d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-8065b3c6a57ae6525e8d\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-8065b3c6a57ae6525e8d\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">1. What is the most common insurance for independent contractors?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-8065b3c6a57ae6525e8d\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-1a5aa9c\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a57ae6525e8d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General liability insurance. It covers bodily injury, property damage, and legal fees.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-1a5aa9c\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-3e8427a6a57ae6525e8d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-3e8427a6a57ae6525e8d\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-3e8427a6a57ae6525e8d\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">2. Do I need workers\u2019 comp if I work alone?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-3e8427a6a57ae6525e8d\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-1a5aa9c\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a57ae6525e8d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sometimes. Some states require it for contractors, even without employees. Check your state\u2019s laws.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-1a5aa9c\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-7a0498b6a57ae6525e8d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-7a0498b6a57ae6525e8d\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-7a0498b6a57ae6525e8d\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">3. Can I use personal car insurance for business use?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-7a0498b6a57ae6525e8d\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-1a5aa9c\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a57ae6525e8d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Usually not. If you drive to job sites or deliver goods, you likely need <\/span><b>commercial auto insurance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-1a5aa9c\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-cbef4f16a57ae6525e8d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-cbef4f16a57ae6525e8d\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-cbef4f16a57ae6525e8d\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">4. What if I make a mistake in my work?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-cbef4f16a57ae6525e8d\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-1a5aa9c\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a57ae6525e8d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Professional liability (errors and omissions insurance) can protect you if a client sues over negligence or bad results.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-1a5aa9c\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-08312976a57ae6525e8d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-08312976a57ae6525e8d\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-08312976a57ae6525e8d\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">5. What\u2019s a certificate of insurance (COI)?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-08312976a57ae6525e8d\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-1a5aa9c\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a57ae6525e8d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s a document from your insurance provider proving that you\u2019re covered. Clients may request it before hiring you.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-5-1a5aa9c\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-b88376f6a57ae6525e8d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-b88376f6a57ae6525e8d\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-b88376f6a57ae6525e8d\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">6. 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