| 1. |
Is this a new program for Chicago Insurance
Company? |
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No, Fireman’s Fund Interstate has been writing
lawyer’s liability since 1995, using its Chicago
Insurance Company (CIC). They have demonstrated a dedication
to the lawyer’s of the Northeast – and have
achieved an enviable reputation for broad coverage.
CIC has also earned well deserved praise for the claim
services which is located in New York State to ensure
the highest degree of efficient and expert claim response
should the need arise. CIC continues its commitment
to the legal malpractice market and is available through
ProAccess, LLC, as their Managing General Agent in the
Northeast. |
| 2. |
Why has Chicago Insurance Company non-renewed my law
firm? |
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Chicago Insurance Company severed its agency relationship
with Bertholon-Rowland and as a result of a contractual
relationship needed to non-renew existing insureds. However,
Chicago Insurance Company will continue coverage and renew
firms, subject to an application review. |
| 3. |
Why has Chicago Insurance Company non-renewed my law
firm? |
| |
Chicago Insurance Company severed its agency relationship
with Bertholon-Rowland and as a result of a contractual
relationship needed to non-renew existing insureds. However,
Chicago Insurance Company will continue coverage and renew
firms, subject to an application review. |
| 4. |
In which States is the ProAccess/CIC policy available
for lawyers malpractice? |
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ProAccess has binding authority on behalf of CIC
in the following states – New York, New Jersey,
Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode
Island, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia
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| 5. |
Is there any size of firm restrictions? |
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NONE – CIC has the ability to write any size firm,
which falls within its underwriting parameters. |
| 6. |
What limits are available? |
