Relevant. Affordable. Actionable.
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 6, 2022
Sometimes when a lawyer calls in, there is a despondency in the voice that comes across loud and clear. The lawyer isn’t always aware of it; but usually by the time the call ends, that has changed. During such calls, lawyers have shared they feel...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 9, 2022
I won’t keep you waiting and wondering. In my mind, the reason is self-evident. If you ever find yourself having to deal with a malpractice claim...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 2, 2022
Look. I get it. Insurance policies aren’t the most interesting reads out there. No policy is ever going to hit the New York Times bestseller list....
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Feb 3, 2022
Hello, I’m Mark Bassingthwaighte, the risk manager with Alps and welcome to another episode of ALPS In Brief, the podcast that comes to you from...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jan 19, 2022
I love a good story, particularly when a valuable lesson can be learned from its telling. Here are two memorable ones. A long-term client reached...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jan 5, 2022
Back in the 80’s, Wendy’s aired a commercial that has remained a personal favorite and can still bring a smile to my face to this day. Here’s the...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 22, 2021
A number of books have been written on the topic of attorney departure, many of which provide a plethora of valuable information on everything from...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 15, 2021
ALPS Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte shares the illuminating story of a law firm, their longstanding wealthy client who couldn’t close the deal...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 17, 2021
I invite you to think about and answer the following three questions. Would you describe yourself as someone who is generally happy as an attorney?...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 3, 2021
What is shadow IT? Let me start with a story I heard recently. A law firm had in place a written policy that set forth a list of approved services,...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 26, 2021
Multiple lawyers and firms have reached out to me over the years, each concerned about impairment and wanting to discuss their options. In light of...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 20, 2021
As we transition to more permanent work-from-home schedules, the lack of supervision and a diminished sense of community could have bigger...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 6, 2021
Underwriters in the legal malpractice insurance space often exercise caution when reviewing applications of firms that have one or more attorneys...
