An entertaining and nitty-gritty look at insurance lines, policy must-knows, tales of risky insurance business, and more, because — we’re insurance nerds. We can’t help it!
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Robin Kendall: Oct 21, 2026
Legal malpractice insurance generally responds when a client or another party alleges that an error or omission in covered professional legal services caused financial harm. Depending on the policy, it may help pay defense costs and covered...
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Leah Gooley, Underwriting Manager: Oct 9, 2026
You opened your renewal notice, saw a higher number, and thought: "Wait, I haven't had a single claim." That reaction is common. And it's completely...
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Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: May 20, 2026
Cyber insurance used to feel like a checkbox. Get a policy, file it away, and hope you never need it. That era is over.
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Stacey K. Smith, Esq. Director of Claims: Feb 13, 2026
Understanding Why Coverage Placement Has Become More Difficult If your firm handles cases for insureds on behalf of an insurance company, you may...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 21, 2025
I am one who can admit when I’m wrong. A few years ago, I was convinced the Metaverse was going to be a big deal, eventually even significantly...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Feb 6, 2025
I have three stories to share, but first a reminder as to what a tail is and what it isn’t. Sometimes after hearing good things about ALPS, a lawyer...
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Kurt Whitmire, Director of Commercial Lines: Jan 30, 2025
A Journey with ALPS
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Mike Flaherty, Senior Claims Attorney: Nov 13, 2024
When I learned that my blog would be posted between my second and third favorite holidays, I wanted to do something befitting the season that would...
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John Ries, Claims Attorney: Oct 31, 2024
One of the scariest trends we have seen at ALPS is the increasing prevalence of insurance carriers suing defense counsel hired to defend the...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 18, 2024
What is Prior Acts Coverage? Prior acts coverage (PAC) is a feature of claims-made malpractice insurance policies. Its purpose is to provide...
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Rio Laine, Director of Strategic Partnerships: Feb 29, 2024
In this episode of ALPS In Brief, our Bar Partnership Strategist Rio Peterson sits down with Liesel Brink and Amber Kuhlman from the ALPS HR team to...
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Robin Kendall: Jan 31, 2024
In the dynamic and complex landscape of the legal world, where every decision carries significant consequences, having a reliable compass is...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jan 4, 2024
Here at ALPS, we do try our absolute best to make sure the application process is as seamless and convenient as possible. That said, if you have a...
