Legal Risk management:

• Client care and common pitfalls
• High risk practice areas
• Common causes of claims
• The dangers of email
• The role of file audits
• Learning from claims and complaints
• What should you notify to insurers?
• Keeping on top of compliance issues
• Preparing for Outcomes Focused Regulation
• Complaints and LeO, the new ombudsman service
• Disaster risk and business continuity issues
• Applying for Lexcel accreditation

 

For all firms, we can provide truly independent advice and assistance with:

• choosing a Qualifying Insurer including the pros and cons of dealing direct with an insurer
• choosing your PI broker
• deciding how many PI brokers you need
• a review of your PII proposal form and supporting documentation
• your obligations under the Minimum Terms and Conditions as set out in the Solicitors Indemnity Insurance Rules

 

For current law firms, we can help:

• plan your renewal strategy
• review your claims record
• review your complaints and complaints handling, particularly with the launch of LeO, the Legal Ombudsmen service which started on 6 October 2010.
• review any changes made or required to improve your risk profile

 

New law firms (new start-ups)

• Need help to obtain cover or competitive cover?
• Need advice on the process and good practice?
• We can review your proposal form, CV, business plan and cashflow forecast.