Preferred Insurance Providers

ALPS

ALPS is a South Carolina Bar preferred professional liability provider proudly serving SC lawyers for over 20 years. 

The South Carolina representative for ALPS Insurance is Reece Ramsay. You can reach her directly by rramsay@alpsinsurance.com or by calling (406) 523-3843. To learn more about how ALPS can help your South Carolina law firm, visit www.alpsinsurance.com/southcarolina  

Company highlights

  • Holds an "Excellent" from AM Best 
  • ​First-dollar defense is available for professional liability and grievance claims 
  • ​Risk-rated coverage is accessible for Bar members with a claims history 
  • ​Thousands of 5 Star reviews on Trustpilot  

Application

Deductibles/Discounts

  • First Flight program for new solos provides affordable pricing 
  • Discounted and free risk management resources available 
  • A discounted or free tail policy for retirement is available, where continuation coverage is not provided by a firm 

Coverage

  • A legal malpractice policy with minimum limits of $100,000/$300,000 for new lawyers is available
  • ​Business Insurance Coverage options available, including: 
  • Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) 
  • ​Workers’ Compensation 
  • General Liability 
  • ​Cyber Liability 
  • Employment Practices Liability 
  • ​Commercial Auto 

Pearl Insurance

The Hanover Insurance Group representative at Pearl Insurance for South Carolina is Chris Nash. Call him at (309) 679-0363 or 1-(800) 447-4982, ext. 10363. He can also be reached by email at: chris.nash@pearlinsurance.com.

Visit the application portal here for more information.

Company Highlights

  • Holds an A "Excellent" rating from AM Best with Financial Size XV ($2billion or greater).
  • First-dollar defense is available for professional liability claims.
  • Risk-rated coverage is accessible for Bar members with a claims history.

Application

  • Electronic application available.
  • Contact with a live representative is available and encouraged.
  • A quote can be provided within two business days on a completed application.
  • Premium financing options and ability to pay by credit card.

Deductibles/discounts

  • Multiple opportunities for deductible reduction including early resolution of   claim, utilization of mediation prior to suit.
  • Discounts/incentives for risk management.
  • Free tail policy for retirement is available.

Coverage

  • Policy limits of $100,000/$300,000 to $10,000,000/$10,000,000 available
  • Client Fee Dispute Assistance Available
  • Debt collection coverage is included.
  • An option for title insurance agencies is available.
  • An option for firms of any attorney size is available.
  • Supplemental cyber provision is included.

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions

The South Carolina representative for Swiss Re Corporate Solutions is Missy Rodriguez, and you can call her at (954) 453-6295.

Company Highlights

  • Holds an A+ "Superior" rating from AM Best with Financial Size XV ($2billion or greater).
  • First-dollar defense is available for professional liability claims.
  • First-dollar defense is automatic for grievance claims.
  • Risk-rated coverage is accessible for Bar members with a claims history.

Application

Deductibles/discounts

  • Reductions for fast claim resolution and/or use of an engagement/retainer letter.
  • Discounts/incentives for risk management.
  • Free tail policy for retirement is available.

Coverage

  • Limits of $100,000 / $300,000 - $10,000,000/$10,000,000 are available.
  • Debt collection coverage is included.
  • An option for title insurance agencies is available.
  • An option for firms of any attorney size is available.