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LAWPRO awarded 12^th consecutive A (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best Co.
LAWPRO has been awarded a financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and an issuer credit rating of "a" from a leading rating agency – the 12th time that LAWPRO has received this positive rating from A.M. Best Co.

In addition, the rating agency gave LAWPRO a stable outlook – citing in part the company’s strong capitalization, commanding market profile, improved underwriting performance and access to capital sources held by the Law Society of Upper Canada for the benefit of the lawyers’ professional liability program. More ...

Pay your 2012 premiums on or before February 7, 2012 and save $50 per lawyer (some conditions apply)
You can choose to pay your 2012 premium for your professional liability insurance in a lump sum, or by quarterly or monthly instalments. But only lump sum payments, made by cheque or pre-authorized bank account withdrawals, qualify you for the $50 per lawyer lump sum payment discount.

To benefit from the lump sum payment discount ($54 per insured lawyer from the invoiced amount – $50 for the discount and $4 for PST), you must pay the premium indicated on your invoice in full by cheque, dated and received by LAWPRO on or before February 7, 2012. Please note that paying in a lump sum by credit card does NOT qualify for the lump sum payment discount. More ...

Keeping lawyers central to real estate deals: LAWPRO responds to recent lobbying re: Reg. 69/07

LAWPRO does not support a request from the Title Insurance Industry Association of Canada (TIIAC) to have the Ministry of Finance revisit the need for an important piece of consumer protection regulation that ensures consumers always benefit from the guidance of an independent lawyer in a real estate transaction. LAWPRO continues to work hard to ensure the interests of the public as well as those of the bar are well represented in legislative and regulatory circles, and that officials in decision-making positions are well-versed on the implications of topics such as Regulation 69/07. Read the full text of the letter from CEO Kathleen Waters.

The deadline to file your 2012 renewal insurance application has now passed
The deadline to file your renewal insurance application was November 8, 2011. Applications filed after November 8, 2011, will be subject to a surcharge equal to 30 per cent of the base premium. Renewal applications may still be filed online, More ...  

Base premium for 2012 unchanged; real estate lawyers, new calls and others to pay less
Despite continued growth in the number and cost of claims. LAWPRO will hold its base premium steady at $3,350 – the same level as in 2011 – for the coming year. LAWPRO is also reducing the premium for its Real Estate Practice Coverage Option (REPCO) to $250 per lawyer and is increasing the premium discounts for lawyers new to practice and for certain classes of practitioners – moves that will reduce premiums for thousands of Ontario lawyers.

TitlePLUS website revamped
A new-look TitlePLUS website puts important information, tools and resources at users' fingertips. Among the useful resources available are Sample Forms, Letters and Reports under the Resources tab, the TitlePLUS Tools link which provides easy access to Quick Facts, pricing and other information for each region, and the Legal Services explanation in the About Us tab which helps lawyers explain the benefits of legal services coverage to their clients.

LawPRO^® Magazine     

LAWPRO Magazine: October 2011 Base premium holds steady for 2012 Have you considered Excess Insurance? Coverage for lawyers in private practice Coverage for exempt lawyers MY LAWPRO - Your online self-serve centre The October 2011 issue is available here.