Business Details
Trusted Legal Insurance Solutions in Delaware
Delaware State Bar Insurance Service was established to address the unique insurance needs of legal professionals. Created by attorneys for attorneys, we specialize in delivering tailored coverage solutions for solo practitioners, medium-sized, and large law firms. Administered by USI, a leading insurance brokerage, we leverage extensive industry expertise to design programs that maximize value while meeting specific requirements. Our offerings include professional liability, directors & officers liability, employment practices liability, fiduciary liability, and property coverage.Backed by 60 years of experience serving Delaware's legal community, we prioritize financial stability, responsive service, and access to top-rated carriers. As a subsidiary of the Delaware State Bar Association, we reinvest in member programs while extending services to firms, employees, clients, and their families. Our underwriting specialists focus on comprehensive protection, ensuring policyholders receive optimal value for their insurance investments.
Services
Professional Liability
Directors & Officers Liability
Employment Practices Liability
Fiduciary Liability
Property Coverage
Workers Compensation
Highlights and features
- We offer 60 years of experience serving Delaware's legal community.
- Our programs are customized to meet specific legal insurance requirements.
- We provide access to top-rated carriers with strong financial ratings.
- Our underwriting specialists focus on maximizing insurance value for clients.
- We reinvest in Delaware State Bar Association member programs and services.
Services
Professional Liability
Professional liability insurance protects attorneys against claims of negligence, errors, or omissions in their legal services. This coverage addresses defense costs, settlements, and judgments arising from alleged malpractice. Our policies include prior acts coverage and excess limits up to $100 million for comprehensive protection.
Directors & Officers Liability
Directors & officers liability coverage safeguards law firm leaders from personal liability for management decisions. This insurance covers legal defense costs and financial losses from lawsuits alleging wrongful acts in their professional roles. It protects both current and former directors and officers of legal practices.
Employment Practices Liability
Employment practices liability insurance defends against claims of workplace discrimination, harassment, or wrongful termination. This coverage addresses rising litigation costs related to employment-related lawsuits. Our policies protect law firms' financial stability and personal assets of management teams.
Fiduciary Liability
Fiduciary liability insurance protects against claims related to employee benefit plan management. This coverage addresses legal costs from alleged breaches of fiduciary duties under ERISA regulations. Our policies help law firms mitigate personal and business financial risks from benefit plan administration errors.
Property Coverage
Property coverage provides replacement cost protection for law firm assets without depreciation deductions. This insurance covers physical damage to office spaces, equipment, and documents. Our policies ensure business continuity by replacing lost or damaged property with new equivalents.
People
Mike Mooney
Senior Vice President, Professional Liability Practice Leader
Mike Mooney brings extensive insurance expertise to Delaware State Bar Insurance Service as Senior Vice President. With decades of experience in legal industry risk management, he leads our professional liability practice, ensuring clients receive tailored coverage solutions and expert guidance.
Questions
What types of insurance do you offer for law firms?
We provide professional liability, directors & officers liability, employment practices liability, fiduciary liability, property coverage, and workers compensation tailored to law firms.
How are you different from other legal insurance providers?
As a Delaware State Bar Association subsidiary, we combine attorney-created programs with USI's brokerage expertise to deliver customized, value-driven solutions for legal professionals.
Can non-DSBA members access your services?
While designed for Delaware State Bar Association members, our services extend to their firms, employees, clients, families, and referrals.
How do you handle claims for professional liability policies?
We partner with top-rated carriers to ensure responsive claims handling, backed by 60 years of experience serving Delaware's legal community.
What coverage options exist for small law practices?
We offer stand-alone policies, combined liability coverages, and package programs including property and liability protection for solo practitioners and small firms.
