Question 1

What is a common misconception about Professional Liability (E&O) for Printing & Publishing?

Accepted Answer

Printers think small mistakes are 'covered by remake.' For high-value direct-mail or trade-show jobs, missed deadlines or errors can cost clients hundreds of thousands.

Question 2

What happens if printing & publishing don't have Professional Liability (E&O)?

Accepted Answer

Catalog printing error forces client to delay launch — $80K liquidated damages. E&O pays.

Question 3

What is a common misconception about General Liability for Printing & Publishing?

Accepted Answer

Printers face media liability for content (libel, copyright in printed materials).

Question 4

What happens if printing & publishing don't have General Liability?

Accepted Answer

Visitor injury — $20K. GL pays.

Question 5

What is a common misconception about Workers' Compensation for Printing & Publishing?

Accepted Answer

Press operators face amputation/crush risk.

Question 6

What happens if printing & publishing don't have Workers' Compensation?

Accepted Answer

Press operator hand injury — $80K. WC pays.

Question 7

What is a common misconception about Commercial Property for Printing & Publishing?

Accepted Answer

Printing equipment is extremely high-value.

Question 8

What happens if printing & publishing don't have Commercial Property?

Accepted Answer

Fire destroys press — $400K. Property pays.

Question 9

What is a common misconception about Business Interruption for Printing & Publishing?

Accepted Answer

Equipment-down events without property damage may need separate equipment-breakdown BI.

Question 10

What happens if printing & publishing don't have Business Interruption?

Accepted Answer

Fire shuts plant 8 weeks — $400K lost revenue. BI pays.

Printing & Publishing Insurance Coverage Guide | RISKX