With over thirty years of experience, Berkley Select is trusted by employers across the U.S. to safeguard their assets and reputation against various risks.
The new AttorneyShield product is tailored for small to mid-sized law firms with up to 100 attorneys, offering coverage limits of up to $5 million and available in all U.S. states.
Key features of the coverage include:
- Wrongful employment act coverage amended to include failure to make partner,
- Coverage for partnership agreement disputes,
- Defense coverage for breach of contract claims,
- Third-party liability coverage for harassment or discrimination claims brought by non-employees,
- Automatic coverage for predecessor firms,
- True worldwide coverage.
Dan Spragg, President of Berkley Select, (pictured) expressed excitement about the launch, stating: “As a market leader in employment practices liability, we are thrilled to offer this new and enhanced product for law firms across the country. We understand the ever-evolving risks faced by law firms and have the expertise and superior claims handling reputation to support our policyholders.”
Berkley Select’s EPL risk management services are included as a value-added feature of the new coverage. Policyholders gain access to an online portal offering a range of resources and pre-claims assistance, such as an HR hotline, compliance apps, and online training courses addressing state-specific harassment, discrimination prevention, HIPAA compliance, and more.
The Berkley Select Management Liability team is led by Chris Zanchelli, Vice President of Management Liability.
