Specialist

Overview


Our specialist lawyers’ team insures law firms with areas of practice that traditionally have had difficulty obtaining quality long term coverage from US domestic markets.


Our clients include firms specialising in plaintiff, class action, intellectual property, entertainment, family law and collections work. They run from small local law firms to nationally known practices that are among the most successful law firms in the US.

 

Our business is underwritten on a surplus lines basis by a dedicated experienced team at Lloyd's.

 

Details


Coverage

Professional liability

 

We will pay these losses

Subject to the terms and conditions of the actual policy, we will pay claims for:

 

  • Damages awarded against the assured
  • Defence costs and expenses

 

Limits available

 

  • From US $500,000 to US $15,000,000
  • Aggregate costs inclusive limits
  • Each and every costs inclusive deductibles

 

Additional coverage benefits

 

  • Latest LAW08 policy language
  • Broad definition of claim
  • Cover for predecessor firms
  • Cover for ex lawyers and partners for the work on behalf of the firm
  • Cover for contract lawyers
  • Policy language designed to minimise disputes and cover what matters
  • Options for world-wide coverage
  • Renewable ERP options with annual limits and options to amend limits and deductibles

 

Target market

Firms specialising in plaintiff, class action, intellectual property, entertainment, family law and collections work. They run from small local law firms to nationally known practices.

 

Information needed to obtain a quote

We require an up to date Lloyd's or domestic application form showing gross revenues, lawyer count and at least five years claims information. For renewal clients, we have a two page application form.

 

Your premium indication is based on

A range of variables, including:

 

  • The number of attorneys
  • The types of services the firm is providing
  • The firm’s clients’ profiles
  • Claims experience
  • Risk management policies and procedures

 

Forms

 

Wordings

 

Applications 

 

Fact Sheets

Your Team

 

Underwriters

David Nicholson

David
Nicholson

Underwriter, Professional Liability

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