Computer software design errors and omissions policies provide professional liability coverage for computer software designers, analysts, and consultants to cover errors in programs or in systems design.
This coverage is often written as part of a package policy arranged for computer firms. The policies, which are provided on a claims-made basis, cover financial losses that result from an insured's negligence. For example, coverage would apply if a software designer's e-commerce program contained a security glitch that allowed hackers to purchase goods with expired credit cards.