Software development insurance can help protect you from
Business errors
A client or customer accuses you of making a professional mistake that costs them money.**
Claims of professional negligence
Someone claims your inaction or wrongdoing caused financial loss or personal harm.
Legal fees and defense costs
You need an attorney to defend your business in a lawsuit after a claim.
Get software developer insurance that’s fast, easy and affordable
NEXT specializes in small business insurance. Insurance for software developers can help protect you, your company and your employees from the cost of unexpected events.
NEXT makes it easy to:
- Check prices, get covered and buy 100% online in about 10 minutes.
- Manage your policy 24/7 via web or mobile app.
- Pay monthly or annually and cancel anytime.
- Get unlimited certificates of insurance (COI) to share proof of insurance at no extra cost.
NEXT specializes in software development insurance
App developer insurance or web developer insurance is usually several types of policies combined, and you can save up to 10% when you bundle two or more. Your coverage may include:
General Liability insurance
Protection for damage to other people's property and injuries to non-employees
general liability can help you pay for:
Professional Liability insurance (E&O insurance)
To help protect you from errors and mistakes at work
professional liability can help you pay for:
Commercial Property insurance
Protect your business gear, goods and building
commercial property can help you pay for:
Cyber Liability Insurance
To help protect data from cyber attacks and data breaches
cyber liability can help you pay for:
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Pay monthly or annually, and you can cancel at any time.
How much does software developer insurance cost?
Premiums for software developers are more affordable than you may think. The exact price you’ll pay for your business insurance cost depends on a number of factors, including:
- The type of work you do.
- The types of clients you have.
- Your business location.
- Your number of employees.
- Annual revenue.
- The coverage limits and deductible you choose.
- Your insurance claims history.
The best way to know for sure what you’ll pay is to check our prices. In about 10 minutes you’ll see the exact cost of tailored coverage for your business.
How can insurance for software developers help your business?
You might need software development insurance to help your business:
- Defend against claims of professional negligence. If a client sues you for a professional mistake that leads to revenue loss, professional liability insurance could help cover legal costs.
- Defend you from a data breach. If confidential data is exposed, cyber liability coverage could help with breach response and recovery costs.
- Safeguard your business gear and work space. Commercial property insurance could protect your laptops, servers, office contents and building from theft, fire or other damage.
- Hire employees. Most states require workers’ compensation insurance for businesses with employees.
- Drive for business. Business-owned vehicles and personal vehicles you drive for work typically need commercial auto insurance.
Software Developer insurance FAQ
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