What Insurance Covers Employee Benefit Plan Mistakes?
Fiduciary liability may cover wrongful plan-management claims; a narrower employee-benefits extension may cover clerical errors only.
A clerical enrollment error and a decision about investment oversight or plan design can fall under different coverage provisions. An employee-benefits extension may be narrower than fiduciary liability.
Check the grant for each type of act, covered plans and people, defense costs, exclusions, and limits. Ask how errors in contributions, eligibility, and investment choices are treated.
Coverage Guides Related to Fiduciary Liability Insurance
Sources for Fiduciary Liability Insurance Answers
- Glossary of Insurance Terms. National Association of Insurance Commissioners; Builders’ Risk Policies; Commercial General Liability; Directors & Officers Liability; Auto Liability; Business Interruption; Equipment Breakdown & Machinery. Accessed 2026-09-25.
- FAQs about Retirement Plans and ERISA. U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration; ERISA fiduciary responsibilities; participant rights and remedies. Accessed 2026-09-25.