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ABA Employers Edge
The ABA Employers Edge program offers comprehensive stand-alone employment practices liability insurance addressing the specific risks faced by law firms. ABA Employers Edge also offers superior claims-handling and risk management services. The program was developed in association with American Bar Insurance Plans, and is endorsed by the American Bar Association and underwritten by a leading insurance carrier..
ABA Employers Edge comprehensive coverage features include:
- Coverage for claims by partners and for claims for failure to make partner
- Punitive damages (where insurable by law)
- Third party coverage for claims for harassment or discrimination brought by clients or other third parties
- Independent contractor, leased employee and volunteer coverage
- Expanded coverage of defense costs, including defense cost coverage for breach of written employment contract claims
- Settlement discretion to the insured for amounts up to 50 percent of the applicable retention without prior consent from insurer
- Prompt advancement of defense costs
- Right to choose counsel (for qualified firms)
- No "intentional acts" exclusion or "other insurance" clause
- Optional incident reporting of potential claims
- Non-cancelable by the insurer except for non-payment of premium
- Worldwide territory coverage
Risk Management
ABA Employers Edge provides law firms with a risk management program to further educate and assist insureds on the perils associated with employment-related exposures. Ranging from self-audits to on-site evaluations and training, this risk management program encourages law firms to review their current procedures, identify potential exposure areas, and minimize employment-related risks.
CONTACTS:
John Collentine
Eden Prairie, MN
952-826-3835
Beth DeBaere
Eden Prairie, MN
952-826-3834
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ABA Employers Edge Hotline
Phone:1-877-ABA-EPLI
EPL Practice - National Contacts
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