« Return to 2019 September - Insurance Issue Issue Index
Quick summary of 2020 policy and key dates
- Base premium unchanged for 2020: $2,950
- No change to transaction levies
- Clarification of circumstances in which notice must be provided
- Clarifications to definitions of “spouse” and “dishonesty” under the policy
How to renew your insurance
You need to renew your insurance for the 2020 year. It will not happen automatically.
Visit my.lawpro.ca to e-file your insurance renewal or download a pre-populated paper renewal form.
If your firm files a firm-wide insurance renewal, you should not also file an individual insurance renewal. Check with your firm’s administrator before filing an individual renewal.
Important Dates
Policy renewals available October 1, 2019
Online insurance renewal applications for 2020 will be available on October 1.
Quarterly transaction levies and forms due October 31, 2019
Real estate and civil litigation transaction levies and forms are due for the quarter ended September 30, 2019.
E-filing deadline November 1, 2019
Renewal applications filed online on or before November 1, 2019 qualify for a $25 per lawyer e-filing discount applied to the 2020 insurance premium.
Renewal application filing deadline November 8, 2019
2020 renewal applications filed after this date will be subject to a surcharge equal to 30 per cent of the base premium.
Quarterly transaction levies and forms due January 31, 2020
Real estate and civil litigation transaction levies and forms are due for the quarter ended December 31, 2019.