Services
LIANS conducts the mandatory professional liability insurance program for the benefit of the practicing insured members, offering the following key services.
Claim Reporting
Lawyers are required to report a claim to your insurer as soon as practicable after learning of a claim or becoming aware of circumstances which might give rise to a claim, however unmeritorious.
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Insurance
The Nova Scotia Lawyers’ Professional Liability Insurance Group Policy provides basic professional liability insurance (Part A), optional excess insurance (Part B), and a trust protection indemnification policy (Part C).
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Mentorship Program
Many organizations now recognize that mentoring is key to maintaining and enhancing professionalism and lawyering skills.
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NSLAP
The Nova Scotia Lawyers Assistance Program (NSLAP) is a confidential referral and short term counselling service for members of the legal profession, their staff, and families who may have health or personal concerns.
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Save the Date: LIANS & NSBS Solo and Small Firm Virtual Conference – November 14, 2024
Join us Thursday, November 14th, 2024 for the 16th annual Solo and Small Firm Conference, hosted by LIANS and NSBS, from 9am-4pm. Sessions may be eligible to count towards your annual CPD requirement. Lawyers and their staff are welcome to attend.
LIANS is established and operated pursuant to the Legal Profession Act and its Regulations. LIANS is a subscriber of the Canadian Lawyers’ Insurance Association (CLIA), an Alberta licensed insurance reciprocal that is the insurer of the program.