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Do I Have to Disclose Past Fee Suits on Malpractice Insurance Applications or Renewals?
Fee disputes are uncomfortable, and many attorneys assume that once a dispute is resolved, it’s behind them. But when it comes to malpractice insurance applications and renewals, past fee lawsuits can still matter — even if no malpractice claim was ever filed. Understanding what must be disclosed, and why, is critical […]
Read More about Do I Have to Disclose Past Fee Suits on Malpractice Insurance Applications or Renewals?What Does Legal Malpractice Insurance Actually Cover?
Legal malpractice insurance is one of the most important risk management tools for attorneys, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. Over the last five years, claim trends have shown that even well-run law firms face allegations tied to administrative errors, communication breakdowns, and evolving client […]
Read More about What Does Legal Malpractice Insurance Actually Cover?Your Retroactive Date Could Cost You Everything
Most attorneys glance at their malpractice insurance policy once a year, renew it, and move on. The premium gets paid, the certificate gets sent, and everyone assumes their firm is protected. But there is one line in that policy that can quietly erase years of coverage without you realizing it: the retroactive date. It sounds like a small detail, but it is one of the most important pieces of your malpractice protection. If it […]
Read More about Your Retroactive Date Could Cost You EverythingOpening a Law Firm? Here’s the Insurance You Actually Need
So, you’re finally taking the leap and opening your own law firm. It’s an exciting move — and a risky one. You might be ready to hang your own shingle, but the one thing that can quietly derail your plans before your practice ever becomes profitable is something […]
Read More about Opening a Law Firm? Here’s the Insurance You Actually NeedGLP-1 Compounding & Digital Health: What Founders Need to Know About Product Liability Risk
Digital health is moving fast and nowhere faster than in the world of GLP-1 weight loss medications. Platforms offering semaglutide or tirzepatide-based treatments (including compounded versions) are scaling quickly. But behind the growth lies a complex and growing risk: product liability exposure. If your company offers compounded GLP-1s […]
Read More about GLP-1 Compounding & Digital Health: What Founders Need to Know About Product Liability RiskUnderstanding Business Income Insurance: What Most Owners Get Wrong
When most business owners think about insurance, they immediately think about property coverage. If a fire, hurricane, or flood destroys your building or equipment, property insurance will repair or replace what was damaged. But here’s the catch: what about your income while you’re shut down? That’s where Business […]
Read More about Understanding Business Income Insurance: What Most Owners Get WrongIs Your Email the Weakest Link in Your Cybersecurity Plan? Here’s Why It Matters
When business owners think about cybersecurity, they usually picture expensive software, high-level hacks, or IT departments throwing around buzzwords. But the truth is, most successful cyberattacks don’t start with a data breach or a firewall failure. They start with something simple: your email. In fact, email accounts are […]
Read More about Is Your Email the Weakest Link in Your Cybersecurity Plan? Here’s Why It MattersHow to Calculate Business Income Insurance Coverage (Without the Headache)
Understanding how to calculate your business income insurance coverage is one of the most important steps to protecting your company from unexpected interruptions. Whether you call it business income coverage, business interruption insurance, or income loss protection, getting the right number on your policy matters. In this guide, […]
Read More about How to Calculate Business Income Insurance Coverage (Without the Headache)Avoiding Common Pitfalls in General Liability Audits: A Roadmap to Success
General liability audits can feel overwhelming, especially if you are not sure what to expect. But with the right preparation and awareness of common pitfalls, the audit process can be smooth, efficient, and even beneficial to your business. At The Bunker Insurance & Risk Management, we help business […]
Read More about Avoiding Common Pitfalls in General Liability Audits: A Roadmap to SuccessHow to Protect Your Restaurant from Employee Lawsuits
From wrongful termination to wage disputes, the risk of employee lawsuits in the restaurant industry is very real and it’s only growing. Even if you’ve done everything “by the book,” just one employee claim can trigger a lawsuit that costs tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees, […]
Read More about How to Protect Your Restaurant from Employee LawsuitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is E&O/Malpractice/Professional Liability?
A bond in layman's terms is a way to secure a debt.
It is a way of you the consumer, being able to put up a little cost upfront that says “I am letting you borrow this money so as to your agreement to pay the face value of the said bond if ever needed”. In the real world, bonds can be issued by a government, municipality, corporation, federal agency, and other entities.
What does E&O cover?
A surety bond is a contract between three parties. The person who is the recipient of an obligation, the primary party who will perform the contractual obligation and the person who assures the obligation will be done.
What is Defense Outside of Limits coverage?
These bonds are a type of surety bond. They provide a proof and guarantee of ownership to the Department of Motor Vehicles. When no other form of documentation is available a Lost Title Bond shows the DMV that you are the “owner” of said vehicle.
What is First Dollar Defense?
Contractor bonds are one of the most “popular” bonds you will see asked for in the insurance space. Contract bonds are used in the construction industry by general contractors. They are a guarantee to a project’s owner that the general contractor will adhere to the contract put in place.
What is the Fee Suit Exclusion?
These types of bonds function as a guarantee to a government entity that a company will comply with a statute, state law, ordinance, etc.
Some examples are but not limited to:
- Contractors License Bonds
- Tax Bond
- Environmental Bonds
- Broker’s Bonds
- Motor Vehicle Dealer Bonds
- ERISA Bonds
What is Mutual Choice of Counsel?
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What is Disciplinary Proceeding Defense?
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