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Markel Enhances Professional Liability Coverage for Hard-to-Place Law Firms

Markel Corporation has enhanced its policy form and protections for hard-to-insure law firms which can no longer secure coverage in the admitted markets. This coverage is available on an excess and surplus (E&S) lines basis using a claims-made policy form. …

Law Firms Face Large Malpractice Claims as Risks Grow: Study

As law firms adjust to the realities of the current business environment, they continue to fall victim to malpractice claims, which can be costly to defend and may result in enduring reputational damage. A new study by insurance broker Ames …

Synergy Professional Associates Expands Lawyers Program to Washington

Synergy Professional Associates has launched a new lawyers professional liability program focused on small law firms in the state of Washington, in partnership with AmTrust Underwriters Inc., an AmTrust Financial Company. The new facility targets small law firms from one …

OneBeacon Sells Lawyers Professional Liability Business to Argo

OneBeacon Insurance Group Ltd. has sold the renewal rights to its lawyers professional liability business to Argo Group US, Inc., a member of Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. The transaction includes renewal rights to policies renewing on or after January …