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Zurich
Contact
Sharon Burns
One Liberty Plaza
31st Floor
New York, NY 10006
PH: 212/553-5651
800/442-2935
Email:
States Where the Carrier Writes:
All States and the Virgin Islands
Do you write professional insurance for judges:
Yes
If yes, what types of coverage do you provide for judges:
Coverage will be available in 2007
# of Years Writing Legal Insurance:
12 Years
Restrictions:
None
Size Guidelines:
Writes firms 1-50
Highest Available Limits of Liability:
$20 million
Deductible:
No minimum; maximum varies with number of attorneys
Limits in Excess of Deductible:
State specific
Defense Costs Included in Limits:
Yes, outside available where allowed and at the discretion of the company
Insured's Activities for Entity Not Covered by Policy:
Excludes claims arising out of insured's activity or capacity as such
Securities Exclusion:
No
Defense for Malicious Prosecution, Abuse of Process or Defamation:
Yes, wrongful prosecution, defamation
Prior Acts Coverage:
Included if the claim was not the subject of any notice given under any other insurance policy and individual firm has maintained continuous coverage
Input Re: Selection of Counsel:
Policy provision reserves company right to designate defense counsel, with the consent of the insured, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld
Consent to Settle Provision:
Insured's written consent required; if the insured refuses to settle the company's liability shall not exceed the amount for which the claim could have been settled
OPTIONS FOR SCOPE OF COVERAGE
Coverage Available for:
Partners Leaving: Yes
Employed Attorneys Leaving: Yes
Part-time Legal Work: Yes
Non-practicing Lawyers: No
Government: No
In-house: No
