Recruitment agencies face operational risks in today’s competitive talent environment. From evaluating candidates to coordinating client expectations, your firm manages professional relationships that may carry liability exposure.
Mason-McBride works with recruitment firms across the U.S. to evaluate these risks and explore insurance coverage options aligned with your operational structure.
Common Insurance Policies for Recruiting Firms
Recruitment firms often consider multiple types of business insurance. Examples include:
Professional Liability Insurance (Errors & Omissions)
E&O coverage may respond to certain claims related to placement disputes, screening allegations, or service performance. Coverage is subject to the terms, limits, and exclusions of the policy.
May provide coverage for certain third-party bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury claims that occur during business operations, subject to policy exclusions and limits.
Cyber liability coverage helps address specific expenses tied to covered data breaches or cybersecurity incidents.
Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)
EPLI policies may assist with legal defense costs and damages for certain employment-related claims, such as discrimination or wrongful hiring.
Workers’ compensation insurance is required by state law in most jurisdictions. This insurance helps provide medical and wage benefits for workplace injuries or illnesses.
Property insurance may cover office equipment, furnishings, or leased space from covered causes of loss such as fire, theft, or vandalism.
Why Choose Mason-McBride for Recruitment Agency Insurance?
- Industry Alignment: Mason-McBride collaborates with firms focused on executive search, retained placements, and specialty recruitment. These business models often require insurance terms different from traditional staffing operations.
- Risk Assessment Support: Our team helps assess candidate vetting processes, contract structures, and geographic exposures to identify insurance options available through our carrier partners.
- Independent Agency Access: As an independent agency, Mason-McBride works with multiple insurance carriers, allowing us to present a range of policy options for recruitment firms of varying sizes and specialties.
- Longstanding Industry Experience: With more than 100 years in business, Mason-McBride supports agencies navigating operational changes and coverage reviews across sectors and state lines.
Risk Examples for Recruitment Agencies
Recruitment businesses may encounter specific liability exposures, such as:
- Placement disputes involving candidate qualifications, performance, or fit
- Data concerns related to mishandling of client or candidate records
- Discrimination claims involving recruitment practices
- Service conflicts related to fees, deliverables, or contract terms
- Cybersecurity incidents affecting internal systems or hosted databases
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