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Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company of California - Standard Program

Contact
Cathleen M. Sargent
3110 West Empire Avenue
Burbank, CA 91504
PH: 818/565-5512
800/252-2045
Email:

Additional Contact
John W. Burke
3110 West Empire Avenue
Burbank, CA 91504
PH: 818/565-5512
800/252-2045
Email:

www.lmic.com

States Where the Carrier Writes:
California

Do you write professional insurance for judges:
No

# of Years Writing Legal Insurance:
28 Years

Restrictions:
None

Size Guidelines:
Writes firms of all sizes

Highest Available Limits of Liability:
$5 million each claim & $7 million aggregate

Deductible:
Minimum $1,000; maximum of $100,000

Limits in Excess of Deductible:
Yes

Defense Costs Included in Limits:
Yes, after $50,000 annual defense allowance

Insured's Activities for Entity Not Covered by Policy:
Excludes claims arising out of insured's services and/or capacity as such

Securities Exclusion:
Excludes damages in excess of $50,000; securities endorsement available

Defense for Malicious Prosecution, Abuse of Process or Defamation:
Yes, defamation

Prior Acts Coverage:
Not covered unless otherwise provided for by endorsement

Input Re: Selection of Counsel:
Policy provision states company has right to appoint counsel

Consent to Settle Provision:
Insured's written consent required

OPTIONS FOR SCOPE OF COVERAGE
Coverage Available for:

Partners Leaving: No

Employed Attorneys Leaving: No

Part-time Legal Work: Yes - with conditions

Non-practicing Lawyers: No

Government: No

In-house: No

Updated: 2/6/2007

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