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Speech-Language Pathologist Insurance

Coverage for speech-language pathologists

Professional liability (malpractice) and general liability for speech-language pathologists — generally intended to respond to claims alleging a covered error, omission, or injury in the course of care. Many employers, schools, and facilities require proof of coverage.

A speech-language pathologist working with a patient
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Professional liability

Also called malpractice or Errors & Omissions (E&O) — generally intended to respond to claims alleging a covered mistake, omission, or negligent act in your professional services.

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General liability

Generally intended to address third-party bodily injury and property damage — in a clinic, a school, or a client's home.

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Pediatric & setting-aware

The quote form asks about pediatric caseloads and whether your care is facility-based, home visits, or both, since both affect the exposure profile.

Tell us about your speech-language pathology practice

A few questions about your work, then we'll work toward a quote.

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About you

Do you have a company or DBA (doing-business-as) name?

Business address

About the business

Selected: Speech-Language Pathologist

Only count owners who perform the business service — not clerical work (such as answering the phone or scheduling appointments).

Gross receipts are your total revenue — all sales and income before subtracting any expenses. New business? A reasonable estimate is fine.

Employees & subcontractors

Any employees?
Any 1099 subcontractors used?

Claims & contracts

Any prior claims in the last 5 years?
Is there a specific contract with requirements you're trying to meet?

Property insurance

Would you also like to request a quote for property insurance?

A few more details

Do you belong to any professional organizations, or hold any designations?
Do you treat pediatric patients?
Do you supervise students, aides, or assistants?
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Looking for coverage across a broader allied health role? See allied healthcare insurance.

Frequently asked questions

Does this cover speech-language pathologists in private practice and those employed elsewhere?

This is built for SLPs who need their own coverage — whether you run a private practice, contract with schools/facilities, or work through a staffing agency that requires you to carry your own policy.

Why does the quote form ask about pediatric patients?

Treating minors is a common rating factor for allied health malpractice coverage — many SLP caseloads are pediatric, so the quote form asks directly rather than assuming.

I do home visits instead of working from an office — does that matter?

Yes — facility-based, in-home, or a mix of both changes the liability exposure profile, so the quote form asks which applies to you.

Do I need to give a license number to get a quote?

No — a license number isn't required to request a quote. We do ask about your license type/specialty and whether you belong to any professional organizations or hold designations, since that's useful underwriting context.

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