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Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance

Monarch E&S is proud to offer executive, professional and cyber liability coverage through our sister company, CSRisks. CSRisks is a leading executive, professional and cyber liability wholesale insurance brokerage. Their knowledgeable experts provide analytical capabilities, a consultative approach and expert insurance broking services. With access to over 30 A rated insurance carriers, both admitted and non-admitted, their specialization means they quickly provide the cost-effective coverage and analysis retail agents rely on.

What Is Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance?

Lawyers Professional Liability (LPL) coverage protects individuals and firms against claims of negligence, errors or omissions that cause financial harm to another person or party. As a legal professional, you may be committed to your clients, but they may not always return the favor. Whether a small or midsized law firm, your business has potential exposures as client expectations are increasing and malpractice lawsuits are becoming more common. Your business and financial security may depend on how well-protected your firm is from a lawsuit or claim.

Who Needs Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance?

Solo lawyers, moonlighting attorneys, corporate attorneys and any small to large law firms all need Errors and Omissions Coverage. The definition of who is insured under a professional liability policy typically includes current, former and future: principals, partners, officers, members and employees of the firm and the “Named Insured” (the firm itself). The definition may also include “Of Counsels” and contract or temporary employees working under the supervision of an insured.

Why Do Attorneys and Law Firms Need LPL Insurance?

Lawyers need malpractice insurance to protect themselves and their clients from the costs of a malpractice claim.  Malpractice insurance covers the costs of defense and/or settlement if a client sues for malpractice or negligence. Without insurance, a single claim could force a lawyer to sell assets, drain savings, or even declare bankruptcy.

Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance with CSRisks

Coverage Eligibility

  • Traditional Small Firms (less than 10 attorneys)
  • Large Firms (greater than 10 attorneys)
  • Hard to Place Firms i.e., Intellectual Property, Plaintiff Personal Injury/Class Action, Securities, Real Estate, etc.
  • Firms with Claims

Policy Highlights

  • Pay on behalf language
  • Claims made and reported form
  • Defense coverage for representation before specified administrative agencies
  • Loss of earnings, disciplinary proceeding, regulatory proceedings
  • Broad definition of professional services
  • Specific coverage for personal injury
  • Optional Extended Reporting Period

Optional Coverage Enhancements

  • Aggregated deductibles
  • Mediation deductible reimbursement
  • Non-practicing “tail” on a case-by-case basis
  • Free “tail” in the event of retirement, death or disability
  • First dollar defense coverage or loss only deductible
  • Amended hammer clause
  • Defense costs outside the limit

Talk to Our Experts

Amanda Sedliak

Amanda Sedliak, CIC, President, Capitol Special Risks

alison green

Alison Green, Director of Brokerage, Capitol Special Risks

John Michael Morales

Mike Morales, Senior Vice President, Specialty Wholesale Insurance Solutions