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You can be sued for failing to prevent or not discovering the wrongful conduct of others. Unfortunately, the recently turbulent legal waters for in-house counsel caution that it is often what you don't say or don't do that can and will be used against you. Learn more from the perspective of two of Chubb's in-house attorneys in Focus on the "O" in E&O .

Acting as in-house counsel, whether for a public or private company, is an increasingly complex and vital role. Unfortunately, it also comes with legal malpractice risk. In-house counsel can be at risk if they are engaged in activities such as:

Human resource management work on activities such as downsizing.
Review of advertising, press releases, and other communications.
Reports or opinion letters to outside agencies or regulatory bodies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Approval of contract language used with outside vendors or customers.
Any other legal services for the company that might be relied upon by third parties.

Indemnification agreements and directors and officers liability insurance policies may afford some protection from an allegation of legal malpractice, but often leave gaps, exposing an in-house attorney to a non-indemnified and uninsured loss.

In recognition of our expertise in underwriting coverage for in-house counsel, Chubb is proud to be an ACC Alliance Partner providing employed lawyers professional liability insurance to members of The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC). ACC members are eligible for coverage enhancements to their Chubb Employed Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance policy and access to loss prevention resources regarding lawyers professional liability exposures.

For more information on employed lawyers professional liability insurance or other property and casualty insurance coverages offered by Chubb, contact your independent agent or broker, use our Find an Agent tool to locate a Chubb-appointed agent near you, or email alliances@chubb.com.