Question

Michael, who is an architect, designed a new five-story apartment building. Due to a miscalculation by Michael, the contractors used too much lightweight framing to support the structure, leading to months of corrective work and litigation. As a result, Michael’s architectural firm lost a lawsuit for $2 million. Fortunately for Michael, his firm had insurance to cover this loss. What kind of insurance protected Michael in this scenario?

(1 point)
Responses

professional

professional

errors and omissions

errors and omissions

general liability

general liability

property

property

Answer 1

The type of insurance that protected Michael in this scenario is **errors and omissions** insurance. This type of insurance specifically covers professionals against claims of negligence or failure to perform professional duties, which fits the circumstances described.