For over 35 years, the Canadian Lawyers Insurance Association (CLIA) has worked to bring peace of mind to the lawyers in our subscriber jurisdictions and the clients they serve. We also want you to think of CLIA when in need of answers about your insurance or help with loss prevention.
We recently launched a blog, Not So Risky Business, to help. Each Tuesday and Wednesday you can expect an informative post on topics to better help you manage your practice, avoid errors and understand your insurance coverage needs. To receive these posts directly in your inbox, please subscribe!
Recent posts include:
Wellness Toolkit – Resources for Retirees and Seniors: CLIA recognizes the importance of promoting wellness for the profession. To help, we have compiled a repository of wellness resources based on the findings of the National Study on the Health and Wellness Determinants of Legal Professionals in Canada prepared by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada, the Canadian Bar Association and the Université de Sherbrooke. Our online Wellness Toolkit houses resources to assist you in detecting warning signs in yourself and others, provide more information for those in higher-risk groups, and tools to deal with risks specific to the legal profession.
How To Know When to Take Time Away from Work: How do you know when to take time away from work? As noted in our latest post by guest contributor, Erin Durant, this is a common question she receives from legal professionals who are looking to improve their mental health. See her post for tips to help.
The Value of a Reciprocal: CLIA is a reciprocal is a reciprocal insurance exchange formed in 1988 by several law societies as a direct response to a need for more effective professional liability coverage for Canadian lawyers. See our latest post for more information on how a reciprocal works and the value it offers.
Strategies for a Seamless Work Transition: Taking sufficient time to transition files to a new lawyer due to career change, leave or change in practice areas is not only beneficial for your practice, but also part of your duty as a lawyer. An effective transition will reduce the risk of complaints and liability for files after you leave. See our latest post by guest contributor, Kelsey Barnes, for tips for a seamless transition.
Good Communications: Don’t Forget Generational Considerations: We need good communications in this profession. For one thing, poor communications is a leading cause of professional liability claims against lawyers. Being aware and appreciative of the generational differences and being flexible in your approach could lead to more effective communications and fewer claims. Most importantly, an early conversation with clients and other lawyers about each other’s preferences and expectations may avoid trouble down the road.
Wellness Toolkit: Assertiveness/Setting Boundaries: CLIA recognizes the importance of promoting wellness for the profession. To help, we have compiled a repository of wellness resources. Our online Wellness Toolkit houses resources to assist you in detecting warning signs in yourself and others, provide more information for those in higher-risk groups, and tools to deal with risks specific to the legal profession. One category of the Wellness Toolkit is Developing Skills to Preserve Health. Check out our recent post for more information on the resources included.
Real Estate Resources: Loss Prevention Online Repository: Real estate continues to be an area of law with a high number of claims. CLIA has created the Loss Prevention Repository to help our insureds find resources to help avoid claims is several areas of law, including real estate.