Eligible For Discounted Rates
As a member of the El Paso County Bar Association, you and your firm are eligible for discounted rates on the coverage you need to protect your firm. Burns Brokers is dedicated to providing your firm with the insurance it needs. We’ve partnered with QBE and LawyerGuard to get you the best possible coverage. Their program is robust and their underwriters are attuned to your needs! They are an "A" rated carrier through AM Best and have many great policy features. QBE Insurance company is a well-known and trusted carrier in the industry! Additionally, El Paso County Bar Association members that participate in sanctioned continuing education and risk management activities and events may qualify you for a 5% Risk Management Credit towards your professional liability premium.
Speak with a licensed insurance broker at Burns Brokers to learn more about these coverage/pricing options. Keep in mind that even if your law firm does not fit into the above insurance program or even if you’ve had claims, Burns Brokers has access to over 115 different insurance companies, so we can be sure to help find the policy you need. Burns Brokers is a full-service agency and can help you with all of your other lines of insurance including but not limited to business owners insurance, workers compensation, cyber insurance, crime, bonds, commercial auto and more! Our team is dedicated to helping you find the right policy forms without breaking the bank.
Coverage Highlights
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Mutual Choice of Counsel
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Crisis Event Coverage
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Subpoena Assistance
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Softened Hammer Clause
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Liberalization Clause
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Pre-Judgment/Post-Judgment Interest & Punitive Damages (where allowable)
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Pro Bono Services
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Malicious Prosecution
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Reduced Deductible when agreeable to Mediation
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Loss of Earnings
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Disciplinary Proceedings
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Broad Definition of Professional Services to include Legal Staff as well as work done as an: Arbitrator, Mediator, Lobbyist, Notary Public, Title Agent, Administrator, Executor, Trustee, Publisher, Bar Board Member, Expert Witness, etc.
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Independent Contractors/Of Counsel
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Work done for clients in which you have an equity interest up to 20%
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Free Retirement Tail (after 3 years of coverage with us)
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Free Individual Death/Disability Tail
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We will treat your submission as a TOP Priority and provide you with a quick quote.
Other Features
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Defense Firms (i.e. render more than 50% defense work) qualify for additional benefits:
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10-15% premium credit
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10% reduction in the deductible
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Uncapped Subpoena assistance coverage
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Enhanced “soft” hammer clause coverage with 75%/25% split
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The removal of 5 exclusions
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Work done for clients in which you have an equity interest up to 30%
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Increased coverage for Disciplinary Proceedings, Loss of Earnings and Crisis Event coverage.
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$50,000 additional defense limit
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10% reduction in Optional Tail/ERP options
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Other coverage features available to qualifying firms:
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Loss Only Deductible
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Aggregate Deductible
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Additional Expense Limit Options
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Risk Management (all included at no additional charge)
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Risk Management Hotline
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Five hours of CLE for each member of the firm
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Access to website filled with Do-It-Yourself resources
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Receive periodic newsletters
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Quick Response Time:
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We will treat your submission as a TOP Priority and provide you with a quick quote.
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Your Broker
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"A" rated carrier through AM Best that has many amazing policy features and coverage options.
Your Underwriter
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