Serving Illinois Lawyers For Over 35 Years

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At ISBA Mutual Insurance Company, we've designed our online platform to make reporting claims and accessing loss prevention resources simple and efficient. Whether you need to initiate a claim to safeguard your legal career or explore our extensive library of loss prevention guides, our user-friendly platform provides clear, step-by-step support for your needs.

Report a Claim

Have you recently received a claim or ARDC complaint? As a first step in protecting your legal career, please complete our Notice of Potential Claim, Claim, Suit, ARDC, or Subpoena Report to file a claim with ISBA Mutual.

Loss Prevention Guides

ISBA Mutual wants its policyholders to stay one step ahead of ARDC complaints. With our extensive library of loss prevention guides, lawyers can take proactive steps to ensure their firm remains compliant.

We protect you and your law firm, so you can protect your clients.

ISBA Mutual Insurance Company was founded by lawyers, so we understand that running a law firm entails risks. Even meritless claims take time and money to defend – time that could be better spent serving your clients. The good news is that when addressed early, most claims can be resolved reasonably.

Proudly Supported Organizations

  • The Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) offers affordable practice resources, including free Fastcase legal research and online MCLE.

    Learn More about ISBA

  • The Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program helps legal professionals with substance use, addiction, and mental health problems.

    Learn More About ILAP

  • The Illinois Bar Foundation (IBF) enhances legal aid, promotes pro-bono work, educates on legal rights, and supports colleagues in need.

    Learn More About IBF

Take A Minute To Learn About Liability 

Informative alerts are essential tools that provide valuable guidance to safeguard your clients, your practice, and your bottom line from potential risks and uncertainties.

Stay informed and proactive with our alerts to ensure comprehensive protection for your law firm.

Liability Minute Blog
Illinois Legal Malpractice: Unpacking the Elements of a Claim
Illinois Legal Malpractice: Unpacking the Elements of a Claim

Illinois legal malpractice can be a devastating issue for both lawyers and their clients. In our state, legal malpractice occurs when a lawyer’s negligence or failure to meet professional standards harms a client.

PMBR Self-Assessment: Compliance with Illinois Rule 756(e)
PMBR Self-Assessment: Compliance with Illinois Rule 756(e)

In Illinois, attorneys are required to either carry professional liability insurance or complete the PMBR Self-Assessment as part of their annual registration. This requirement is outlined in Illinois Supreme Court Rule 756(e), and the PMBR Self-Assessment serves as a valuable tool to help attorneys manage their practices more effectively while ensuring compliance with state regulations.

Illinois Rule 756(e): Preparing for Professional Liability Insurance Renewals
Illinois Rule 756(e): Preparing for Professional Liability Insurance Renewals

Illinois Rule 756(e) requires Illinois attorneys to report their professional liability insurance status annually. Preparing for professional liability insurance renewal is critical in complying with this rule and protecting your law practice from potential risks.

Starting a Law Firm in Illinois: Build and Protect Your Practice
Starting a Law Firm in Illinois: Build and Protect Your Practice

Starting a law firm in Illinois requires a comprehensive understanding of the legal, business, and regulatory steps involved. Whether you are a seasoned attorney or newly licensed, setting up your practice successfully starts with a strategic plan.

Illinois Lawyer Cybersecurity Risks: Mitigating Threats During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Illinois Lawyer Cybersecurity Risks: Mitigating Threats During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Cybersecurity Awareness Month kicks off this October, the perfect time for legal professionals to reflect on the evolving cybersecurity risks of Illinois lawyers in today’s digital landscape.

Illinois Legal Malpractice: Understanding Your Responsibilities as a Firm Owner
Illinois Legal Malpractice: Understanding Your Responsibilities as a Firm Owner

Understanding Illinois legal malpractice is not just necessary but a powerful tool that every law firm owner can use to protect their firm and clients.

Illinois Practice Management Software: Choosing Software for Your Law Firm
Illinois Practice Management Software: Choosing Software for Your Law Firm

For law firms in Illinois, choosing the right practice management software (PMS) is crucial for streamlining operations and enhancing client service.

Ethical Management in Illinois Law Firms: Successfully Leading Staff & Associates
Ethical Management in Illinois Law Firms: Successfully Leading Staff & Associates

The significance of ethical management in the legal profession cannot be overstated. It is the bedrock of maintaining client trust and upholding the integrity of our profession.

Financial Mastery: Budgeting and Financial Planning for Illinois Legal Practices
Financial Mastery: Budgeting and Financial Planning for Illinois Legal Practices

Financial mastery is crucial for the success of any legal practice, particularly for those in Illinois, where unique market dynamics and regulatory requirements must be considered.

Retroactive Dates & Extended Reporting Periods in Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance
Retroactive Dates & Extended Reporting Periods in Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance

Regarding professional liability insurance for lawyers, two key concepts that every attorney should understand are the Retroactive Date and Extended Reporting Period (ERP). These terms are crucial in claims-made and reported policies, such as those offered by ISBA Mutual Lawyers Professional…

What Our Policyholders Say

  • I had a wonderful experience obtaining professional liability coverage from the ISBA Mutual Insurance Company. Reputable company and friendly agents. My emails were responded to quite quickly. All my questions were answered, and I found the process to be smooth and comfortable. Thank you, Andrew and Antoinette, for your hard work. It is appreciated.

    Clint Votruba

  • Great Company!

    Darrel Kesler

  • Great people in a very professional insurance company.

    Mike McDonough

Contact ISBA Mutual to get started.

ISBA Mutual Insurance Company
20 South Clark Street
Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60603-1826

Phone: (312) 379-2000
Fax: (312) 379-2049
Email: insure@isbamutual.com