Why does buying malpractice insurance always seem to be a last minute scrambling and frustrating experience? The policies always get more expensive and yet there is no comfort for your partners in the process of how the underwriters calculate the annual premiums. Join this webinar to learn practical strategies and procedures to take control of your professional liability insurance program. We will cover best practices to manage the entire purchasing process so that you and your partners will have confidence that the insurance is being optimally purchased and that the coverage is in place in your time of need.
Objectives:
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Evaluate insurance brokers and insurance companies to find the right fit for your firm
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Determine how to manage the application process to maximize results
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Identify the key components of evaluating quotes for your policies
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Define reporting requirements for complaints, potential claims, claims and policy term responsibilities to avoid coverage disputes
CLM Credits: (Note that only the CLM credit available for this webinar is stated below. If a credit is not stated, it is not available for this program.)
CLMSM Recertification Credit: 1 hour in the subject area of Legal Industry/Business Management (LI)
CLMSM App Credit for Functional Specialists: 1 hour in the subject area of Legal Industry/Business Management (LI) towards the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application.
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