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22nd Annual ISBA Mutual Jerry Mirza Memorial Risk Management Conference: Decatur, IL

When: October 18, 2018
Where: Decatur, IL
What: 22nd Jerry Mirza Memorial Risk Management Conference


Now open to all Illinois lawyers. Lawyers insured by ISBA Mutual who attended the entire conference will receive a $100 premium credit upon renewal.*

Where: Decatur Conference Center

When:   October 18, 2018

Presentations:

  • Recognizing, Understanding and Referring a Colleague in Need
  • Cyber Insurance for Lawyers
  • The Practice Ends and ERP

Speakers:

  • Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program
  • Brian Olson, Director of Member Services, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company
  • Jeff Strand, President & CEO, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company

Handouts

This event was free of charge and available to all Illinois lawyers. Every lawyer who attended this entire free conference received 2.50 hours of approved general MCLE credit, which included 1.50 hours of professionalism MCLE credit and 1.00 hour of mental health and substance abuse credit.

*Upon renewal of their ISBA Mutual policy, their firm will receive a $100 premium credit for every lawyer who attended and completed the entire conference, subject to the following conditions.

  • Each premium credit will be issued in the name of the participating lawyer and is not transferable. The premium credit may only be used by the lawyer to whom the credit was issued.
  • The premium credit may only be redeemed once per lawyer, per policy renewal on policies with renewal dates after the conference date in which the lawyer attended.
  • Lawyers can only use one policy credit per policy renewal, regardless of the number of events they attended. If a lawyer attends both the Loss Prevention Bootcamp and the Jerry Mirza Memorial Risk Management Conference, the total credit applied will not exceed $100.

22nd Annual ISBA Mutual Jerry Mirza Memorial Risk Management Conference: Peoria, IL

When: October 17, 2018
Where: Peoria, IL
What: 22nd Jerry Mirza Memorial Risk Management Conference


Open to all Illinois lawyers. Lawyers insured by ISBA Mutual who attend the entire conference will receive a $100 premium credit upon renewal.*

Where: Holiday Inn and Suites, Peoria

When:   October 17, 2018

Presentations:

  • Recognizing, Understanding and Referring a Colleague in Need
  • Cyber Insurance for Lawyers
  • The Practice Ends and ERP

Speakers:

  • Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program
  • Brian Olson, Director of Member Services, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company
  • Jeff Strand, President & CEO, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company

Handouts

This event was free of charge and available to all Illinois lawyers. Every lawyer who attended all of this free conference will receive 2.50 hours of approved general MCLE credit, which includes 1.50 hours of professionalism MCLE credit and 1.00 hour of mental health and substance abuse credit.

*Upon renewal of their ISBA Mutual policy, their firm will receive a $100 premium credit for every lawyer who attended and completed the entire conference, subject to the following conditions.

  • Each premium credit will be issued in the name of the participating lawyer and is not transferable. The premium credit may only be used by the lawyer to whom the credit was issued.
  • The premium credit may only be redeemed once per lawyer, per policy renewal on policies with renewal dates after the conference date in which the lawyer attended.
  • Lawyers can only use one policy credit per policy renewal, regardless of the number of events they attended. If a lawyer attends both the Loss Prevention Bootcamp and the Jerry Mirza Memorial Risk Management Conference, the total credit applied will not exceed $100.

LaSalle County Bar Association MCLE

When: 10/16/2018
Where: LaSalle, IL
What: LaSalle County Bar Association Meeting
Presentation: Secrets of a Lawyers’ Professional Liability Policy


Insurance policies are not meant to contain secrets. Many lawyers (probably most) never read their policy and do not know what features and benefits are provided. This course took a close look at the most misunderstood concepts people have about lawyers’ professional liability insurance. Little known features, benefits and best practices were also discussed to make sure you get the most out of your policy. This information can help you protect the interests of both your firm and your clients.

  • This course focuses on what insureds should know but commonly don’t understand about this type of insurance, including:
  • How does liability insurance differ from other kinds of insurance?
  • What benefits does a professional liability policy provide?
  • Who is covered? The Named Insured
  • Prior Acts Date and other important dates
  • Incidents, Claims and Risk Management
  • Conditions and Exclusions you should be aware of
  • Extended Reporting Periods

Speaker:

  • Brian Olson, Director of Member Services, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company

Handouts

 

For more information about how to have someone from ISBA Mutual present MCLE content to your organization, call (312) 379-2000.

ISBA Mutual Loss Prevention Bootcamp

When: 9/28/2018
Where: Chicago, IL
What: ISBA Mutual Loss Prevention Bootcamp


Malpractice insurance protects you in the event of a lawsuit, but preventing losses in the first place is key to safeguarding your practice and protecting your professional reputation. This half-day seminar that discussed the importance of a professional liability policy, analyzed a legal liability negligence claim, and explored how loss prevention can help you avoid or minimize professional responsibility risks.

Lawyers who attended the entire bootcamp received 3.0 hours general MCLE credit, including 3.0* hours Professional Responsibility MCLE credit in the following category: Professionalism, Civility, or Legal Ethics MCLE credit.

*Upon renewal of their ISBA Mutual policy, the firms of attendees will receive a $100 premium credit for every lawyer who attended and completed the entire bootcamp, subject to the following conditions.

  • Each premium credit will be issued in the name of the participating lawyer and is not transferable. The premium credit may only be used by the lawyer to whom the credit was issued.
  • The premium credit may only be redeemed once per lawyer, per policy renewal on policies with renewal dates after the bootcamp date in which the lawyer attended.
  • Lawyers can only use one policy credit per policy renewal, regardless of the number of events they attend. If a lawyer attends both the Loss Prevention Bootcamp and the Jerry Mirza Memorial Risk Management Conference or multiple sessions of either, the total premium credit applied will not exceed $100.

Speakers:

  • Jeff Strand, President & CEO, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company
  • Brian Olson, Director of Member Services, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company
  • Mosea Harris, Claims Examiner, CCP, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company
  • Orsola Meo, Underwriter, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company

Handouts:

Attorneys’ Title Guarantee Fund Agent Training: Cyber Insurance for Lawyers

When: 9/20/2018
Where: ISBA Mutual Offices, 20 S. Clark, Ste. 800, Chicago, IL
What: Lunch and Learn for Attorneys’ Title Guarantee Fund Agents
Presentation: Cyber Insurance for Lawyers


Cybercrime is on the rise and unfortunately lawyers have found themselves to be a preferred target for criminals. In response, the insurance industry has created products designed to indemnify owners and minimize damage to a firm’s reputation caused by a negative cyber incident. Currently the market lacks uniformity in coverage between providers which can lead to confusion about the protection offered by a cyber policy. This seminar discussed many of the common features available in a cyber insurance policy including:

  • First and third-party coverages
  • Analysis of claims procedures
  • Steps to take in response to a breach

Speakers:

  • Brian Olson, Director of Member Services, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company
  • Michael Patrick Hannigan, Konicek & Dillon, P.C.

Handouts:

ISBA Lunch and Learn: Cyber Insurance for Lawyers

When: 9/13/2018
Where: Illinois State Bar Association Chicago Regional Office
What: Lunch and Learn: Essentials of Trust Accounting: Cyber Insurance for Lawyers

This event was co-sponsored by the Illinois State Bar Association and ISBA Mutual Insurance Company.


Cybercrime is on the rise and unfortunately lawyers have found themselves to be a preferred target for criminals. In response, the insurance industry has created products designed to indemnify owners and minimize damage to a firm’s reputation caused by a negative cyber incident. Currently the market lacks uniformity in coverage between providers which can lead to confusion about the protection offered by a cyber policy. This seminar discussed many of the common features available in a cyber insurance policy including:

  • First and third-party coverages
  • Analysis of claims procedures
  • Steps to take in response to a breach

Speaker:

  • Brian Olson, Director of Member Services, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company

Handouts:

Champaign County Bar Association MCLE

When: 8/23/2018
Where: Savoy, IL
What
: Champaign County Bar Association Monthly CLE Lunch
Presentation: The Secrets of a Lawyers’ Professional Liability Policy


Insurance policies are not meant to contain secrets. Many lawyers (probably most) never read their policy and do not know what features and benefits are provided. This course took a close look at the most misunderstood concepts people have about lawyers’ professional liability insurance. Little known features, benefits and best practices were also discussed to help participants get the most out of their policies. This information can help you protect the interests of both your firm and your clients.

This course focused on what insureds should know but commonly don’t understand about this type of insurance, including:

  • How does liability insurance differ from other kinds of insurance?
  • What benefits does a professional liability policy provide?
  • Who is covered? The Named Insured
  • Prior Acts Date and other important dates
  • Incidents, Claims and Risk Management
  • Conditions and Exclusions you should be aware of
  • Extended Reporting Periods

 


Speaker:

  • Brian Olson, Director of Member Services, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company

 

For more information about how to have someone from ISBA Mutual present MCLE content to your organization, call (312) 379-2000.

McLean County Bar Association MCLE

When: 8/21/2018
Where: Bloomington, IL
What: McLean County Bar Association CLE Luncheon
Presentation: Understanding Exposures in a Legal Liability Claim: Real Estate Example


This course used a real estate case study to showcase what risk, liability and firm exposures are present when representing a client. Loss prevention topics that can help identify and protect against risk were also discussed.


Speaker:

  • Brian Olson, Director of Member Services, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company.

Handouts:

For more information about how to have someone from ISBA Mutual present MCLE content to your organization, call (312) 379-2000.

ISBA Mutual Lunch and Learn: Cyber Insurance for Lawyers

When: 8/16/2018
Where: ISBA Mutual Offices
What: Lunch and Learn: Essentials of Trust Accounting: Cyber Insurance for Lawyers


Cybercrime is on the rise and unfortunately lawyers have found themselves to be a preferred target for criminals. In response, the insurance industry has created products designed to indemnify owners and minimize damage to a firm’s reputation caused by a negative cyber incident. Currently the market lacks uniformity in coverage between providers which can lead to confusion about the protection offered by a cyber policy. This seminar discussed many of the common features available in a cyber insurance policy including:

  • First and third-party coverages
  • Analysis of claims procedures
  • Steps to take in response to a breach

Speaker:

  • Brian Olson, Director of Member Services, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company

Handouts:

ISBA Mutual Lunch and Learn: Secrets of a Lawyers’ Professional Liability Policy – Fairview Heights

When: 8/9/2018
Where: Fairview Heights, IL
What
: ISBA Mutual Lunch and Learn
Presentation: The Secrets of a Lawyers’ Professional Liability Policy


Insurance policies are not meant to contain secrets. Many lawyers (probably most) never read their policy and do not know what features and benefits are provided. This course took a close look at the most misunderstood concepts people have about lawyers’ professional liability insurance. Little known features, benefits and best practices were discussed to help participants get the most out of their policies. This information can help you protect the interests of both your firm and your clients.

This course focused on what insureds should know but commonly don’t understand about this type of insurance, including:

  • How does liability insurance differ from other kinds of insurance?
  • What benefits does a professional liability policy provide?
  • Who is covered? The Named Insured
  • Prior Acts Date and other important dates
  • Incidents, Claims and Risk Management
  • Conditions and Exclusions you should be aware of
  • Extended Reporting Periods

Every lawyer who attended this free course received 1.0 hour of approved MCLE credit, which included 1.0 hour of professional responsibility MCLE credit.


Speaker:

  • Brian Olson, Director of Member Services, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company

Handouts:

For more information about how to have someone from ISBA Mutual present MCLE content to your organization, call (312) 379-2000.

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