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Wednesday, August 8, 2018When we get this question, it is usually because the suspended attorney suspects that there will be unreported malpractice claims made against the attorney in the future. Generally when a malpractice insurer learns about the suspension, the insurer will either set the malpractice policy up for non-renewal or cancel the coverage immediately with notice. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, June 26, 2018Not all insurers offer “Career Coverage” for attorney malpractice insurance. But “Career Coverage” is a useful option for an attorney that is joining a new firm and had attorney malpractice that is being terminated with an old firm. READ MORE >>
Friday, April 27, 2018Some law firms are reluctant to report small claims. Many times the law firm feels that the legal malpractice claim is small and they can cover it themselves. These strategies will help their insurance history thus keeping their attorney malpractice insurance premiums lower. READ MORE >>
Thursday, April 26, 2018Tough call, you found this terrific attorney that would be a great fit for your firm. The attorney’s prior firm(s) work experience and skills are exactly what your law firm needs. The attorney is concerned about the prior firm surviving after departure and has asked if you will pick up this prior acts exposure. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, April 18, 2018Question from Attorney: Will you write an Attorney Malpractice Insurance Policy for me without prior acts coverage? I currently have prior acts coverage and want to renew without any prior acts coverage to save money. I do not want to purchase a Tail or Extended Reporting Period Endorsement from the incumbent insurer. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, April 11, 2018Insured asks: What is ‘Step Rating’? I did not find term defined or mentioned in my policy. Response: Attorney Malpractice Insurance policies are written ‘claims made’ policy form. Most Claims Made Policies are Step Rated. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, March 21, 2018Claims-made insurance is often misunderstood. This misunderstanding can be costly. All Attorney Malpractice Insurance policies issued in the USA are written on a ‘claim-made’ policy form. With claim-made coverage, once policy lapses, so does your past acts coverage. READ MORE >>
Friday, March 9, 2018Request from our Client: Need to add a temporary increased limits ‘rider’ to my Attorney Malpractice Insurance Policy to cover a large real estate deal for a client. Response: The term “rider” is normally associated with life and health insurance policies. READ MORE >>
Thursday, March 1, 2018A common misconception for law firms is when does the Attorney Malpractice Insurance policy coverage end once an attorney leaves? Some firm’s rationalize that the Attorney Malpractice coverage for an attorney continues until the end of the policy term because it is paid for. READ MORE >>
Friday, February 23, 2018The assumption that your attorney malpractice policy will not answer in case of a criminal complaint could be invalid. A recent New Jersey court case was cited in Professional Liability Matters by Seth L. Laver, Andrew P. Carroll and Steven C. READ MORE >>
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