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\n BERUFSHAFTPFLICHT \u00b7 PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY GERMANY<\/span>\n

Professional liability insurance for freelancers and self-employed in Germany<\/h2>\n

If you work as an independent professional in Germany, this insurance protects you against claims for damages caused during your work. Free advice in your language.<\/p>\n

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Free advice<\/strong> \u00b7 No increase in the final cost of your insurance<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Why do you need liability insurance as a freelancer?<\/h2>\n

When you work as an independent professional in Germany, you are responsible for any damage you may cause during the course of your work. An error on a project, a defective deliverable or an oversight can result in a financial claim that seriously affects your business.<\/p>\n

Professional liability insurance<\/strong> (Berufshaftpflichtversicherung) protects you in these cases: if you cause financial, material or personal damage to a client or a third party, the insurer covers the compensation or, if the claim is unjustified, defends you legally.<\/p>\n

Moreover, many clients in Germany require this insurance before signing a contract<\/strong>. Having it also conveys professionalism and builds trust.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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What does professional liability insurance for freelancers cover?<\/h2>\n

This insurance covers the financial consequences of errors or accidents that occur during your professional activity.<\/p>\n

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Financial loss<\/h3>\n

Financial losses suffered by a client as a direct result of an error in your work: an incorrect report, faulty code, or wrong advice that leads to a business loss.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Property damage<\/h3>\n

Physical damage to client or third-party property caused during your work: damaged equipment, deteriorated facilities or broken items.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Personal injury<\/h3>\n

Physical injuries caused to people during your work. For example, if someone has an accident at the location where you are providing your services.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Defence against unjustified claims<\/h3>\n

If a client makes a claim against you for something that was not your fault, the insurer covers your legal defence costs and rejects the claim on your behalf.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Data loss or damage (IT)<\/h3>\n

For freelancers in the technology sector, the accidental loss of client data can be extremely costly. This specific risk can be included in your coverage.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Legal costs<\/h3>\n

In the event of a legal dispute, court and lawyer fees are covered by the insurer, regardless of whether the claim is justified or not.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Examples of situations covered by sector<\/h2>\n

Risk varies depending on your activity. Here are real examples by sector:<\/p>\n

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IT and development<\/h3>\n

You develop an application for a client and a bug in the code causes data loss or interrupts their business for hours. The compensation can amount to thousands of euros.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Consulting and project management<\/h3>\n

You give incorrect strategic advice that leads your client to make a decision that causes significant losses. Without insurance, that loss could fall on you.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Marketing and design<\/h3>\n

You publish content with an error in the client's data or accidentally use a copyrighted image. Damages can include fines and correction costs.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Tradespeople and manual work<\/h3>\n

You carry out an installation and a fault occurs that damages the client's property. Repairing or replacing the damaged elements can be very costly.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Training and teaching<\/h3>\n

A student has an accident during a class you are teaching. Or an error in training material causes harm to those who used it.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Translation and communication<\/h3>\n

A translation error in a contract or official document generates legal or financial consequences for the client. Without insurance, the liability would be yours.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Personal RC vs professional RC: which do you need?<\/h2>\n

These are two distinct and complementary policies. Many freelancers need both.<\/p>\n

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Personal liability insurance<\/h3>\n Haftpflichtversicherung<\/span>\n <\/div>\n