Category: LAWPRO Magazine
Repairs 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 20262026 insurance coverage for exempt lawyer
in-house corporate counsel government lawyers, educators and others not in active private practice retired lawyers, estate trustees, emeritus lawyers, judges and others no longer practising law legal aid clinic lawyers (not directly employed by Legal Aid Ontario) lawyers who engage in only occasional practice in Ontario and are resident in a Canadian jurisdiction other than… Read More »
Categories: 2025 October - Insurance Issue 2026Messages from the Chair of the Board and CEO of LAWPRO
Message from the Chair of the Board As we enter an uncertain and unpredictable economic and political environment, a secure and financially stable mandatory professional liability insurer is paramount for the Ontario bar and members of the public. As an independent insurance company that is scrutinized by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority, LAWPRO must meet… Read More »
Categories: 2025 April- Year in Review 2024