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Lawyers' Professional Liability Insurance

This program is available to Massachusetts Insureds ONLY.


To protect your clients who are lawyers


 
Westport Insurance Corporation Applications/Forms to Download

Swiss RE's Lawyers' Professional Liability Program, underwritten by Westport Insurance Corporation (rated A
"Excellent" by A.M. Best), is designed to protect lawyers against both the typical and unique claims being asserted today.

This top-quality coverage at a competitive price includes:

  • Broad definition of Insured and Wrongful Act;
  • 60 day "mini-tail" after the expiration date to report claims made during the policy period;
  • Reimbursement for trial attendance at Westport's request, up to $10,000 per claim against you;
  • No lateral hire limitation endorsement;
  • $10,000 aggregate indemnification (no deductible!) for Disciplinary Proceedings against you.
HOW TO SUBMIT BUSINESS:
  1. You need to be a member of MAIA with a completed broker's agreement.

  2. Complete the application and any necessary supplementary forms with
    your insured and fax them to:
    Melissa Murphy at (508) 634-2930.

  3. We will contact you or send a quote.

  4. If you would like to accept this proposal, return the quote acceptance signed by the insured and a NET premium check made payable to:

    Number One Insurance Agency
    91 Cedar Street
    Milford, MA 01757

  5. We will then have the policy issued and forward it to your office.

For more information about Lawyers' Professional Liability Insurance, contact Melissa Murphy at the Number One
Insurance Agency, Inc. at 800/742-6363,
by fax at (508) 634-2930 or email
mmurphy@massagent.com
Westport Application & Supplementary Forms:

You may download and email these forms to your clients -- for quick, clear applications!!   Please keep in mind that all applications and supplements must be printed out and signed and dated by the insured before they are submitted to underwriting.
Forms
When to Submit
Main Application All New Business
Individual Lawyers Supplement All New Business
Area of Practice Supplement For these specific
Areas of Practice (AOP)
Claim Supplement When the Main Application Indicates
Outside Interest Supplement When the Main Application Indicates
Intellectual Property (IP) Supplement If Law Firm practices IP - Need to Submit
Securities Activities Supplement When the Main Application Indicates
New Lawyer Application
When a New Lawyer Joins the Firm
Ancillary Services Supplement When the Main Application Indicates
Additional Location Supplement For Staffed Additional Office Locations

Westport Policy Coverage Forms:

MARKETING IDEAS & DISCUSSION STARTERS (download pdfs)
  1. Ten Loss Prevention Tips for Attorneys
  2. Attorney-Client Relations
  3. Conflict of Interest
  4. Docket and Calendar System
  5. Fee Disputes
  6. Non-Engagement
  7. Terms of Engagement

You will need Adobe Acrobat to view these sample policies in .pdf format. Download Adobe Acrobat -or- contact Melissa Murphy at
800/742-6363 or email mmurphy@massagent.com