Total Credits: 1 including 1 Ethics
Selecting legal malpractice insurance can be a daunting undertaking. Due to lack of understanding, lawyers often find themselves without adequate coverage when a claim occurs. This “too little too late” scenario could have been avoided if they had purchased coverage knowing some basic insurance concepts.
In addition, many policies provide coverage outside the realm of legal malpractice coverage, such as coverage for disciplinary actions and employment practices liability. Often unaware or having forgotten such coverage was part of their policy, many lawyer-insureds never avail themselves of these and other protections they have under their policy of insurance.
During this informative, eye-opening program, you’ll learn about:
Join JoAnn Hathaway as she helps to demystify the world of legal malpractice insurance. Becoming an informed insured will help you protect your practice and sleep at night.
Be Selective When Choosing an Insurance Carrier
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All insurance carriers are not equal. As a result, prospective policyholders should learn some insurance basics—specifically, how to assess which insurance carrier best fits their needs. |
2 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Legal Malpractice Insurance & Claim Avoidance 101 (746.8 KB) | 15 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance: Understanding Coverage Limits
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You have just passed the bar and know you need to obtain lawyers professional liability insurance/malpractice insurance (LPL) as you open your new law firm. Your first question to your agent is, “What limits should I obtain?” A wise agent would respond, “That depends.” |
2 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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