Posted on: December 27, 2023 by Huntersure
Because of increasing contractual requirements and higher litigation costs, professionals need to start seeking higher malpractice insurance limits. Agents at Huntersure Insurance are aware of this need and are prepared to help professionals through the Excess Allied Healthcare Program. This program will give professionals the coverage they need with the desired flexibility. Ensuring they have […] Read More
Posted on: November 21, 2019 by Huntersure
Civil lawsuits and criminal indictments can target in-house attorneys, putting them on the hook for things like attorney malpractice. While these lawsuits aren’t too common, they are starting to gain more traction, leading to more in-house counsel to invest in much-needed comprehensive malpractice insurance for attorneys. Here’s a better look at why having malpractice insurance […] Read More
Posted on: December 20, 2018 by Huntersure
In general, attorneys owe a professional duty to their clients and may in fact be held liable or a breach of that duty. However, attorneys don’t owe this kind of duty to people and companies who they do not represent. When it comes to legal malpractice claims, duty is a mandatory element and points to […] Read More
Posted on: December 6, 2018 by Huntersure
For practicing attorneys, there should be a high level of importance on ensuring that they’re serving their clients as effectively as possible. But even with the best intentions in mind, there are still opportunities where liabilities can arise. Malpractice claims can be produced for any small number of issues. But even with small issues, there […] Read More
Posted on: October 18, 2018 by Huntersure
In a study of the latest data related to legal malpractice, numbers show that new claims may be stabilizing, but remain well above historical experience. The study, according to Law.com, looked at how claims leveled off in 2016 as the cost to defend attorney malpractice insurance claims continued to escalate. The study highlighted nine liability […] Read More
Posted on: October 11, 2018 by Huntersure
Legal malpractice insurance for attorneys is a fundamental layer of protection for legal professionals. This kind of insurance protects against claims of negligence and errors and omissions among others, and can safeguard attorneys against threats to their bottom line and reputation. However, only one state in the country, Oregon, requires lawyers to carry legal malpractice […] Read More
Posted on: May 15, 2018 by Huntersure
This blog was originally published on December 23, 2014. It was updated on May 15, 2018. Lawyers studied long and hard to get to where they’re at in representing clients and running their own firm or being a part of a bigger mission for the community. They do their best to keep professionalism to its […] Read More
Posted on: April 4, 2018 by Huntersure
Medical malpractice is a growing concern in the medical field and it’s not just targeting doctors and surgeons. According to Nurses Service Organization (NSO), malpractice claims are on the rise including a 58% increase over a five-year period for licensed practical nurses. Defined as a wrongful act by a physician, nurse, or other medical professional […] Read More
Posted on: March 15, 2018 by Huntersure
One of the main components of any professional liability insurance plan offered to healthcare workers is employer-offered insurance. While having this plan in order is great for employees, it’s not necessarily a catch-all for any possible threat. Plus, news coming out of Washington is pointing to more shake-ups in the healthcare insurance industry that put […] Read More
Posted on: December 19, 2014 by Huntersure
Common New York Allied Healthcare Liability Exposures The allied healthcare industry is comprised of many different sectors, types of facilities and professionals, all of which face unique loss and liability exposures through the course of their operation. Regardless of your clients’ specialty, professionalism, training and experience, if they are a healthcare provider or healthcare […] Read More