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LawGold, part of Amwins Program Underwriters, offers E&O insurance coverage for law firms with 1-40 attorneys. Overview of the Program From Amwins Underwriting Amwins Underwriting’s LawGold program provides professional liability (Lawyers E&O) designed specifically for small law firms and solo practitioners. The program is geared to firms that need tailored E&O protections, flexible optional enhancements, and access to admitted paper in many states. Coverage is issued through Amwins Program Underwriters and underwritten with an emphasis on straightforward risks and clean or minimal loss histories. Ideal Accounts and Appetite Solo attorneys and small law firms of 1–40 attorneys. Clean or minimal prior loss history; some affirmative consideration for firms with limited, well-managed prior claims. Solo attorneys or at least one partner should have been admitted to practice for at least two years. Practices without extensive high-exposure specialties (e.g., mass torts, large transactional platforms, or frequent class actions) are the best fit. Coverage Highlights and Advantages Professional liability (errors & omissions) limits appropriate for small law firms. Electronic media liability included to address risks from online communications and content. Worldwide coverage available for professional services, subject to policy terms. Predecessor firm coverage to protect newly merged or reorganized practices. Optional coverages to broaden protection, including: Separate limit for claims expenses Client identity theft coverage Broadcasters liability Career coverage Trustees liability coverage Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) coverage Lateral hire coverage Underwriting Notes Underwriting focuses on the firm’s practice areas, claims history, attorney experience, and risk management controls. Expect underwriters to ask for: Prior acts and loss history details Resume or biography for principals/partners showing admission dates and experience Information on firm procedures for conflicts, client intake, and data security when optional cyber/identity products are requested Firms with significant or recurrent malpractice claims, high-volume transactional work, complex litigation exposures, or specialty practices outside the program’s appetite may be declined or referred to excess/non-program markets. Territories and Admitted Status The LawGold program is available in all U.S. states and Washington D.C. Amwins offers admitted coverage in select states. Admitted coverage is available in: AL, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MI, MO, NE, NV, NC, OH, PA, TX, UT, and WV. Non-admitted or excess options may be available in other jurisdictions—confirm state placement options with Amwins underwriting. Example Accounts That Fit This Program A two-attorney family law firm with clean prior history seeking a policy that includes electronic media coverage and optional client identity theft protection. A solo transactional attorney admitted for five years looking for admitted paper in their state and predecessor coverage after a recent firm name change. Why Work With Amwins Underwriting on Lawyers E&O Program-focused underwriting tailored for small law firms and solo practitioners. Admitted paper in many states combined with optional enhancements that let you tailor protection to the client’s exposures. Simple eligibility guidelines that help agents place straightforward risks quickly. Access to Amwins’ broader distribution and program resources when accounts need placement support or endorsement tailoring. For additional program details, application instructions, and submission requirements, refer to the LawGold product page: Click here for additional details about our LawGold program. Frequently Asked Questions What types of accounts are a good fit for LawGold?LawGold targets solo attorneys and law firms with 1–40 attorneys that have clean or minimal loss histories and at least one partner or solo attorney admitted for two or more years. Routine practice areas and firms without frequent high-exposure litigation are ideal. Is admitted coverage available?Yes. Amwins offers admitted LawGold coverage in select states (including AL, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MI, MO, NE, NV, NC, OH, PA, TX, UT, and WV). Availability varies by state—confirm with underwriting at submission. What optional coverages can I add for a client?Options include a separate limit for claims expenses, client identity theft coverage, broadcasters liability, career coverage, trustees liability, GLBA coverage, and lateral hire coverage. Availability depends on underwriting and the client’s exposures. What information does underwriting typically require?Underwriters generally request prior acts/loss history, resumes or admissions dates for principals, descriptions of practice areas, and details on firm risk controls—especially if optional cyber/identity protections are requested. How should I submit a deal or get more information?Submit via your usual Amwins placement channels or contact the Amwins Underwriting team for guidance on eligibility, admitted availability by state, and submission checklists. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.

A Niche Insurance Program for Lawyers Specialized in Intellectual Property Available in all U.S. states! Overview of the Program From Amwins Underwriting Amwins Underwriting offers the Firemark Intellectual Property Lawyers Professional program — a niche professional liability solution for attorneys and small law firms that handle patent, trademark, copyright and related IP matters. Firemark is designed to provide broad, practice-tailored coverage and underwriting flexibility for firms with specialized IP exposures. The program is distributed through a select group of retail brokers accustomed to placing professional liability for legal practices. Ideal Accounts and Appetite This program targets small to mid-sized firms and solo practitioners whose practice includes intellectual property work. Typical fits include: Solo attorneys and law firms with 1 to 40 attorneys Firms with at least 1% patent work, or 5% trademark or copyright work Firms where at least one partner (or the solo practitioner) has been admitted for at least two years Not a good fit: large firms outside the 1–40 attorney range, firms where IP work is incidental and below thresholds, or accounts with significant disciplinary history or unmanaged conflicts. Coverage Highlights and Advantages Broad definition of “Professional Services” to reflect modern IP practice and ancillary legal services Deductible waiver and deductible reduction opportunities for qualifying accounts Extended reporting period options for insureds with continuous coverage No-cost extended reporting period (ERP) available to any non-practicing insured attorney (subject to program terms; excludes OCs, ICs, or Per Diems) Underwriting Notes and Submission Guidance Underwriters will evaluate the firm’s IP mix, claims history, partner experience (minimum two years admission for at least one partner), and conflict-control procedures. Include the following with your submission for faster review: Current application and malpractice claims supplement Detailed breakdown of practice areas and percent of IP work (patent vs. trademark vs. copyright) CVs or resumes for partners handling IP matters and information on technical qualifications where patents are involved Loss runs (if any) and description of any prior discipline or regulatory matters If you have unique placement needs, Amwins Underwriting also underwrites for harder-to-place firms via Attorneys' Select and E&O options via the LawGold program — see the links above for more details. Territories and Availability This program is available in the following states and the District of Columbia: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, DC, WV, WI, WY Note: Confirm availability and admitted/non-admitted status for the specific insured and state at the time of submission. Why Work With Amwins Underwriting on IP Lawyers Business Amwins Underwriting (Firemark) brings targeted program expertise for professional liability in the legal sector and underwriting flexibility tailored to intellectual property practices. The program is distributed through a curated broker panel, enabling access to specialized terms, deductible options and extended reporting features that address IP-specific exposures. Example Accounts A solo patent attorney with 10 years’ practice who handles prosecution and opinions — fits the program if the attorney meets the admission requirement and has clean loss history. A 12-attorney boutique firm with 8% trademark work and a mix of litigation and counseling — the broad definition of professional services and deductible reduction options make this an appropriate submission for Firemark. Click here to learn more about our IP Lawyers Professional Liability program! APU offers a range of professional liability solutions for law firms comprising one to 40 attorneys. Our Attorneys' Select program is a specialized E&S solution for hard-to-place law firms. For an E&O solution, check out our LawGold program. Learn more about Firemark Frequently Asked Questions What types of accounts are a good fit for the Firemark IP Lawyers program?Best fits are solo practitioners and firms with 1–40 attorneys where IP work represents at least 1% patent or 5% trademark/copyright practice and where at least one partner has at least two years’ admission. Firms should have reasonable loss experience and documented procedures for conflicts and client intake. Is coverage tailored to patent prosecution and patent litigation exposures?Yes. The program has a broad definition of Professional Services to address prosecution, opinions, litigation-related IP work and counseling, but underwriters review the mix of services and technical qualifications when pricing and offering terms. In which states is this program available and is it admitted?The program is available in the states and DC listed on this storefront. Admitted status can vary by state and account; confirm admissibility and filing status with Amwins Underwriting at the time of submission. What do you need to submit for a prompt review?Include a completed application, practice-mix breakdown (percent of patent/trademark/copyright work), CVs for partners handling IP matters, and loss runs or claims history. Clear documentation of technical qualifications for patent work helps underwriters evaluate risk quickly. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.