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Rise of the Gig Economy Increases Need for Miscellaneous Errors & Omissions Insurance

Forty-three percent of the workforce in the United States is expected to be made up of freelancers by the year 2020, as compared to just 6 percent nearly 30 years ago. The rise of what is described “the gig economy” is driven by business professionals wanting greater autonomy outside of the 9-to-5 world. An increasing number of consultants increases the need for Miscellaneous Errors & Omissions (E&O) coverage.