AFPD Insurance to Separate Into Two Industry-Leading Insurance Programs

News provided by

Nov 04, 2014, 09:15 ET

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Nov. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AFPD Insurance for Professionals, the leading Program Administrator for lawyers' and dentists' professional liability insurance programs, announced that it has divided its insurance offerings into two separate underwriting units- Insurance for Dentists (IFD) and Insurance for Lawyers (IFL) - to better serve its partners. IFL Insurance for Lawyers is focused on providing legal malpractice insurance for small to mid-sized law firms that employ a maximum of 100 attorneys. IFD Insurance for Dentists specializes in professional liability insurance solutions for dentists to help protect them against medical malpractice lawsuits.

Brian DeGraw, Director of Professional Liability for NSM Insurance Group, explains "Partners can expect to continue to receive the same high level of service and quality products. The separation of AFPD into two underwriting units will allow us to focus on the unique needs of these markets individually. Furthermore, we will now be better positioned to provide unmatched, immediate service and expertise to help our partners expand their footprint in the professional liability market for lawyers and dentists."

For more than 30 years, NSM Insurance Group has been the national market leader in the development and distribution of industry-specific insurance programs and wholesale distribution. As with all of NSM Insurance Group's programs, IFL Insurance for Lawyers and IFD Insurance for Dentists work with top-tier, financially sound carriers, leveraging our depth of underwriting experience.

Partners can continue to expect the same quality products and competitive pricing, as well as quick turn-around times; the best combination of insurance coverage and premium for their clients; innovative solutions to difficult risk profiles; and complete and competent services, including claims handling and loss control from both IFL Insurance for Lawyers and IFD Insurance for Dentists.

Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120920/PH78142LOGO-b

SOURCE NSM Insurance Group