Category: LAWPRO Magazine
Messages from the Chair and President & CEO
Message from the Chair Lawyers in Ontario in 2025 encountered what could be described as an unpredictable environment including transformational changes in technology, political upheaval and social unrest. When the environment in which we work becomes less predictable, insurance tends tobecome even more valuable. LAWPRO works to keep premiums as low as possible but its… Read More »
Categories: 2026 April - Year in Review 2025Preparedness Above All
Most professional problems don’t begin dramatically. They start small: a missed detail, an unclear instruction, a process that breaks under pressure, a tool that introduces unintended risk, or changes in law and practice that are difficult to keep pace with. In that environment, lawyers need a professional liability insurer they can rely on. Protecting insureds… Read More »
Categories: 2026 April - Year in Review 2025Repairs and defences in 2025
REPAIRS When LAWPRO is quickly alerted to potential claims, we can often rectify the problem and prevent losses and further lawsuits from arising. Our counsel know how to best address issues such as limitation periods, actions that have been struck from the trial list, breach of court-ordered timetables, and other repairable matters. Here are some… Read More »
Categories: 2026 April - Year in Review 2025PracticePRO in 2025
In 2025, LAWPRO continued to strengthen its role as a proactive partner in the legal profession by addressing emerging risks, encouraging claims prevention strategies, and promoting lawyer wellness. In 2025 PracticePRO answered more risk management questions than ever before PracticePRO received almost 500 inquiries in 2025. These inquiries typically pertain to requests for resources, guidance… Read More »
Categories: 2026 April - Year in Review 2025Report on TitlePLUS
TitlePLUS is the only wholly Canadian-owned title insurer. Our mandate is grounded in supporting the legal profession, protecting the integrity of the lawyer-client relationship, and keeping legal work where it belongs — with lawyers. TitlePLUS doesn’t compete with lawyers Unlike other title insurers, TitlePLUS does not sell title insurance through lender channels. We don’t bypass… Read More »
Categories: 2026 April - Year in Review 2025Your 2026 Program: Online renewal restarted, premiums unchanged
Quick Summary: No change to base premium for 2026: $3,250 Auto-renew has been removed and you must complete your renewal and update your payment information on or before November 6 Late filing surcharge of $350 starts November 7 and no file surcharge of $600 starts December 4 Early payment discount discontinued Important Dates Policy renewals… Read More »
Categories: 2025 October - Insurance Issue 2026What’s new for 2026
Q: Why must I renew online? This year, all insureds must complete a renewal form online at my.lawpro.ca. This is important because it helps us maintain up-to-date information on all our insureds and it is also needed to keep our underwriting, financial, and contact information current and accurate. When renewing online, you must update your… Read More »
Categories: 2025 October - Insurance Issue 2026
Lawyers in private practice, sole practitioners and lawyers in association or partnership in 2026
Standard insurance coverage The base program Eligibility: Required of all lawyers¹ providing services in private practice.² Coverage limit: $1 million per claim/$2 million in the aggregate (i.e., for all claims made in 2025), applicable to claim expenses and/or indemnity payments (some exceptions apply).3 Standard deductible: $5,000 per claim, applicable to claim expenses and/or indemnity payments… Read More »
Categories: 2025 October - Insurance Issue 2026