Professional indemnity

Articles

21 Jun 2016

Lawyers' liability claims: The current outlook

Sarah Clover and Rupert Webber consider trends in claims against solicitors over the past year, particularly the increase in their size and severity

21 Jun 2016

Challenges for start-up firms

Firms without any proven track record must go the extra mile to make a positive impression on insurers, including producing a comprehensive business plan and demonstrating their risk management, writes Steve Holland

21 Jun 2016

Don't let your renewal proposal let you down

The proposal form is an opportunity to showcase your firm's credentials to insurers and establish a good exchange of information, so don't miss out, writes Ryan Senior

21 Jun 2016

Cyber insurance: Can you really live without it?

Frances Lodge

21 Jun 2016

Time for a makeover? Seven steps to make your broker happy

Take a different approach when your proposal form arrives this year, recommends Chris Marston - treat is as you would a pitch for new work and you may get a better PII deal

21 Jun 2016

A big issue for small firms

Succession and exit planning is key to maintaining a firm's viability pending sale and to avoiding regulatory fallout, advises Deborah Sullivan

21 Jun 2016

MTC consultation: Nothing to see here

Jane Williams and David Rees Smith discuss the SRA's proposals to change the minimum terms and conditions of PII for solicitors, in light of the Insurance Act 2015

21 Jun 2016

PII renewal: Life and death

Aggregation issues, the impact of the Insurance Act 2015, and the risks associated with cybercrime are just some of the things lawyers should be considering during PII renewal season, writes Frank Maher