Professionals Errors & Omissions Insurance
Registered Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technician
Sheppard Insurance Service and Risk Management Inc.’s E&O Insurance Programs are now managed by Westland MyGroup.*
Westland MyGroup is pleased to offer Registered Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians Professional Liability Errors and Omissions Insurance with both $2,000,000 and $5,000,000 limits.
Highlights of Coverage
PERSONAL AND PORTABLE PROFESSIONAL E&O MALPRACTICE LIABILITY INSURANCE
Pharmacists:
$2,000,000 E&O Limit for a premium of $195
$5,000,000 E&O Limit for a premium of $355
***Please Note: If you are a pharmacist with Advanced Prescribing Authority and you are currently prescribing medication without a doctor’s prescription in your practice (excluding minor ailments/generic substitution).
Be advised, there is an additional $100 added to the above premium***
The definition of Insured includes indemnification for students and interns working under the supervision of a clinical pharmacist and will extend coverage to a retired certificate holder.
The definition of Insured Services will also include acting within the scope of the insured’s duties as a pharmacist, including the provision of opinions and counseling.
Technicians:
$2,000,000 E&O Limit for a premium of $125
$5,000,000 E&O Limit for a premium of $175
- Coverage is Occurrence Based.
- Additional legal expense of $50,000 is provided when called upon to appear before a disciplinary committee.
- The insurance will apply to claims arising from law suits in Canada.
How to Apply
Print application, sign, complete payment option (Applications forms below) and fax to 1-866-966-0969 OR, Print application, sign, complete payment option and scan and email to commercialprograms@westlandmygroup.ca.
Applications can take up to 2 business days to be processed. You will receive your proof of insurance once it has been completed.
Please direct any questions to commercialprograms@westlandmygroup.ca, or by phone at 1-888-994-9876.
Application Forms
* Westland MyGroup is a registered tradename under Westland Insurance Group Ltd, headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia. Westland MyGroup is licensed in NB, PE, NS, ON, MB, SK, AB, BC.
Westland MyGroup is affiliated with MyGroup Insurance Broker Limited, a division of Westland Insurance Group Ltd. MyGroup Insurance Broker Limited is licensed in NL NB, PE, NS, ON, AB, BC, NU, Yukon and NWT.