As June approaches, we enter a key renewal period for law firms, with heightened focus on Professional Indemnity and Management Liability placements.
With over 20 years of continuous underwriting experience supporting the legal profession, LAUW remains a specialist market for solicitors’ risks. Our 2026 appetite is strong, supported by stable capacity, consistent underwriting approach, and a deep understanding of the claims and regulatory environment impacting law firms today.
We work closely with brokers to deliver structured top‑up and partnership management liability solutions, particularly where additional capacity, clarity of cover, or complexity of risk is involved.
Professional Indemnity – Top‑Up capacity
LAUW offers dedicated PI Top‑Up capacity for solicitors seeking higher limits above the primary layer:
- Up to $20 million capacity.
- We can consider any layer attaching excess of $10 million.
- Follow‑form coverage.
Management Liability for Partnerships (PPML)
Our Partnerships Professional Management Liability (PPML) solution is specifically designed for legal practices structured as partnerships:
- Up to $10 million capacity.
- Cover for partners acting in the capacity of directors or officers, including service or administration companies and related trusts.
- Employment Practices Liability cover for partners.
- Major Shareholder Exclusion limited to claims arising from Outside Directorships only.
- No Insured vs Insured exclusion.
- No Consensual Claim exclusion, providing broader protection for partnership disputes.
Why LAUW
LAUW delivers a suite of innovative products backed by a highly experienced underwriting team with over a century of combined expertise. Our dedicated team offers:
- A specialist underwriting focus on professional firms.
- A strong, proven track record in the legal sector.
- Flexible solutions with a clear and consistent underwriting appetite.
- A broker-first approach, with direct access to decision-makers.
If you have solicitor clients requiring top‑up PI capacity or a robust management liability solution for partnerships, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your submission and structure terms.
