The core of Dumont Insurance Brokers is our comprehensive lawyer’s professional liability or legal malpractice insurance program that protects and guides lawyers toward a more successful and risk-free practice environment. Lawyers benefit from working with an insurance broker created specifically to address the needs of attorneys. Dumont offers competitive rates, stability, and long-term commitment.
Superior Policy Features Include:
Defense Costs Paid in Addition to the Limits of Liability
Input on selection of mutually acceptable defense representation
No "Hammer Clause" regarding the appropriateness of a settlement
First Dollar Defense: Avoid paying deductible for defense costs
Directors and Officers Coverage while serving select tax-exempt organizations
Extended Reporting Endorsement available (free for solo attorneys upon certain conditions outlined in the policy)
Innocent-Insured Coverage for members of firm who did not commit error
Full Prior Acts Coverage available for qualifying firms
Same defense to non-lawyers, who refer business to our insured firms
Enhanced policy coverage available for services to family members
Deductible: pay no more than two in a policy year
Reduced Deductible for claims resolved through formal mediation
Supplementary Payments: Defendant’s Reimbursement Coverage and Grievance Defense