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Podiatrist Insurance
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Authored and Reviewed by: Sam Meenasian, Licensed Insurance Professional (CA License #0F75955) Last Updated 1/20/2026 |
| This overview is for educational purposes only and is not legal, tax, or insurance advice. Coverage terms and availability vary by state, carrier, and risk. |
Podiatrists (Doctors of Podiatric Medicine, DPM) are physicians and surgeons who treat the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. You may treat a diabetic, an avid jogger and a child who fell out of a tree all in the same day. You invested a lot of time, effort and money into getting everything started. Protect your company and everything you’ve invested by making sure you have the right types of business insurance.
We’ve specialized in podiatrist insurance since 2007, backed by nearly two decades of experience in commercial insurance.
General Liability Insurance
Commercial general liability (CGL) typically helps protect a practice against third‑party claims of bodily injury, property damage, and personal/advertising injury arising from premises and business operations. It generally does not cover professional services (malpractice), which is handled by professional liability.
General Liability Insurance Includes:
- Premises Liability – If you’re alleged to be legally responsible for someone’s injury on your premises, general liability may help pay covered damages and legal defense costs. Some policies also include limited medical payments coverage regardless of fault, depending on the form and endorsements.
- Products Liability – If you sell products in your podiatrist office, and those products are found to be defective, your customers may sue you for damages. Products liability helps pay for your legal defense costs and pays for injuries, damages, settlements or other awards that may arise.
- Completed Operations – Products/completed operations coverage under a CGL policy generally applies to bodily injury or property damage arising from products sold or certain completed work—not allegations of professional negligence in patient care. Professional services allegations are typically addressed by malpractice/professional liability coverage.
Business Owners Insurance Policy
A Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) bundles property and liability and can include business income/interruption coverage, but coverage options depend on the policy’s terms, limits, and exclusions. Coverage for electronic data is often limited, and data breach/HIPAA-related events are usually addressed through cyber liability coverage.
A Business Owner's Policy (BOP) is a good choice for podiatry practices looking for adequate protection.
- Buildings and business personal property (if eligible and selected)
- Business income / extra expense after a covered loss
- Optional enhancements such as employee dishonesty/crime coverage (varies)
Coverage can vary widely by insurer, so check with a licensed agent.
Workers Compensation Insurance
Workers’ compensation insurance requirements differ by state and employer type. In many states, sole proprietors do not need workers’ comp until they hire employees. Workers’ comp typically covers medical care, rehabilitation, and wage replacement for work-related injuries or illnesses.
Claim Example: A medical assistant employed by a podiatry clinic slips on a wet floor while restocking supplies in a treatment room and injures their lower back. The injury occurs during normal working hours and while performing job-related duties.
The clinic files a workers’ compensation claim with its insurer. If the claim is accepted, workers’ compensation coverage may help pay for:
- Covered medical expenses related to the injury
- A portion of lost wages while the employee is unable to work or working reduced hours
- Rehabilitation or physical therapy costs, if prescribed
Malpractice / Professional Liability Insurance
Malpractice/professional liability coverage typically helps pay legal defense costs and, if you’re found liable or a case settles, covered settlements or judgments, subject to the policy terms and limits.
Claims-Made vs. Occurrence (and Tail Coverage)
Many malpractice policies are written on a claims-made basis, meaning the policy generally needs to be active when the claim is made. If you retire, change carriers, or cancel a claims-made policy, you may need an extended reporting period (tail) to cover claims reported later for prior services.
Claim Example: A patient alleges a podiatrist failed to properly diagnose and treat a foot infection, leading to complications. A malpractice claim is filed. If covered, professional liability insurance may help pay legal defense costs and covered settlements or judgments, subject to policy terms and limits.
General liability typically addresses slip-and-fall and premises/operations claims; malpractice addresses allegations tied to professional patient care.
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