LSBA Endorses ORLSI as Lawyers Malpractice Insurance Provider, Gilsbar Remains Endorsed Agent
Old Republic Lawyers Specialty Insurance (ORI) was chosen by the Louisiana State Bar Association as the LSBA's endorsed lawyers' malpractice insurance provider, with Gilsbar remaining the endorsed agent.
Member benefits for policies with January 2026 effective dates include: claims-free deductible opportunity, additional deductible discounts, standalone cyber liability premium credit, higher risk-management premium credits, and revised pricing parameters for greater flexibility. Current program participants will receive notice starting with January 2026 policy effective dates; new entrants will be quoted the enhanced endorsed policy beginning January 2026.
Old Republic Lawyers Specialty Insurance (ORI) è stata scelta dall'Associazione degli Avvocati dello Stato della Louisiana come fornitore di assicurazione malpractice legale preferito dalla LSBA, con Gilsbar che continua a essere l'agente ufficiale.
I vantaggi per i membri per le polizze con data di efficacia gennaio 2026 includono: possibilità di franchigia senza reclami, ulteriori sconti sulla franchigia, credito premium per responsabilità informatica autonoma, crediti premium per gestione del rischio più elevata e parametri di prezzo rivisti per una maggiore flessibilità. I partecipanti attuali al programma riceveranno una comunicazione a partire dalle polizze efficaci gennaio 2026; i nuovi ingressi riceveranno una polizza endorsement migliorata a partire da gennaio 2026.
Old Republic Lawyers Specialty Insurance (ORI) fue elegida por la Asociación de Abogados del Estado de Louisiana como el proveedor de seguros de mala praxis recomendado por la LSBA, con Gilsbar permaneciendo como el agente recomendado.
Los beneficios para los miembros de las pólizas con fechas de vigencia enero de 2026 incluyen: oportunidad de deducible sin reclamaciones, descuentos adicionales en deducibles, crédito de prima por responsabilidad cibernética independiente, créditos de prima por gestión de riesgo más altos y parámetros de precios revisados para una mayor flexibilidad. Los participantes actuales del programa recibirán aviso a partir de las fechas de vigencia de la pólola de enero de 2026; los nuevos participantes recibirán una cotización de la póliza respaldada mejorada a partir de enero de 2026.
Old Republic Lawyers Specialty Insurance (ORI)가 루이지애나주 변호사 협회(LSBA)로부터 LSBA가 endorsed 변호사 전문 직무보험 제공자로 선택되었으며 Gilsbar가 endorsed 대리인으로 남아 있습니다.
1월 2026일 발효일이 적용되는 정책의 구성원 혜택은 다음을 포함합니다: 청구 없음 자기부담 가능, 자기부담 추가 할인, 독립 사이버 책임 보험 프리미엄 크레딧, 더 높은 리스크 관리 프리미엄 크레딧, 더 큰 유연성을 위한 개정된 가격 매개변수. 현 프로그램 참가자는 2026년 1월 정책 발효일부터 통지가 제공되며; 신규 참가자는 2026년 1월부터 향상된 승인된 정책 견적이 제공됩니다.
Old Republic Lawyers Specialty Insurance (ORI) a été choisie par l'Association des avocats de l'État de Louisiane comme fournisseur d'assurance malpractice pour avocats recommandée par la LSBA, avec Gilsbar restant l'agent recommandé.
Les avantages pour les membres pour les polices avec des dates d'effet janvier 2026 comprennent: une opportunité de franchise sans réclamations, des réductions supplémentaires sur les franchises, un crédit de prime distinct pour la responsabilité cybernétique, des crédits de primes de gestion des risques plus élevés et des paramètres de tarification révisés pour une plus grande flexibilité. Les participants actuels au programme recevront un avis à partir des dates d'effet des polices de janvier 2026; les nouveaux entrants se verront proposer la police endorsée améliorée à partir de janvier 2026.
Old Republic Lawyers Specialty Insurance (ORI) wurde von der Louisiana State Bar Association als vom LSBA empfohlener Versicherer für Anwaltsberufshaftpflichtversicherung ausgewählt, wobei Gilsbar weiterhin der empfohlene Vermittler ist.
Mit Januar 2026 wirksame Policen erhalten Vorteile für Mitglieder, darunter: Möglichkeit einer schadensfreien Selbstbeteiligung, zusätzliche Selbstbeteiligungsrabatte, eigenständiger Cyber-Haftpflicht-Policenrabatt, höhere Risikomanagement-Prämienrabatte und überarbeitete Preisparameter für größere Flexibilität. Aktuelle Programmteilnehmer erhalten ab den Policen mit Wirkung Januar 2026 Benachrichtigungen; neue Teilnehmer erhalten ab Januar 2026 ein verbessertes endorsed policy-Angebot.
Old Republic Lawyers Specialty Insurance (ORI) اختيرت من قبل الجمعية الأمريكية للمحامين في ولاية لويزيانا كمزود التأمين ضد أخطاء المحاماة المعتمد من LSBA، مع بقاء Gilsbar وكيلاً معتمداً.
تشمل مزايا الأعضاء للسياسات ذات تواريخ سريان يناير 2026 سريان: إمكانية خصم بدون مطالبة، خصومات إضافية على الخصم، خصم قسط مسؤولية سيبرانية مستقلة، اعتمادات أقساط إدارة المخاطر الأعلى، ومعلمات التسعير المعدلة لمزيد من المرونة. سيقوم المشاركون الحاليون في البرنامج باستلام إشعار بدءاً من سياسات سريان يناير 2026؛ سيتم اقتباس المشاركين الجدد من السياسة المعتمدة المحسّنة ابتداءً من يناير 2026.
- LSBA endorsement of ORI as malpractice carrier
- Enhanced coverages including cyber liability premium credit
- Higher risk-management premium credits added
- Effective January 2026 for current and new policies
- Gilsbar retained as endorsed agent
- None.
Insights
Endorsement expands distribution and upgrades policy economics starting
The endorsement by the Louisiana State Bar Association gives Old Republic Lawyers Specialty Insurance direct access to a defined membership cohort through an established program, while Gilsbar remains the endorsed agent to manage member outreach and program administration. The announced enhancements — claims‑free deductible, additional deductible discounts, standalone cyber premium credit, and higher risk management credits — change the program's product features and pricing rules, which should make the endorsed policy more attractive to participating firms.
Primary dependencies include successful operational transition to the new policy framework and effective communication to existing members before the
This is a favorable commercial win that likely improves program competitiveness for the carrier and agent.
The LSBA endorsement formally ties program placement to Old Republic while keeping Gilsbar as the administering agent, preserving continuity for members and reducing friction in adoption. The concrete benefit list signals better value for insureds, which typically increases quote requests and retention in endorsed programs.
Key risks are limited to timing and member acceptance; monitor the first wave of renewal notices and any enrollment figures reported for the
Through its partnership with ORLSI, the LSBA Insurance Program now offers enhanced policy coverages and better program perks. These benefits include:
- a claims-free deductible opportunity,
- additional deductible discount opportunities,
- standalone cyber liability policy premium credit,
- higher risk management premium credits and
- changes in pricing parameters and criteria to offer more flexible pricing.
"The LSBA Insurance Committee, led by Chair Kevin C. O'Bryon, working in conjunction with Gilsbar, has spent countless hours over the past year to solicit and review bids, and meet with potential carriers on what they could offer LSBA members," says LSBA Bar President Edward J. Walter, Jr. "I am very grateful for their dedication and diligence on this important project, and thrilled that we can offer such an exceptional product to
Mike Furlong, President of Old Republic Lawyers Specialty Insurance commented, "We are thrilled to expand our relationship with Gilsbar and work closely with the LSBA in providing members attorneys professional liability coverage and services including loss prevention materials that address the unique exposures associated with practicing law."
LSBA members currently insured in the malpractice insurance program will receive notice of these changes starting with January 2026 policy effective dates. New entrants to the program will receive quotes of the enhanced, endorsed policy also starting in January 2026.
"Gilsbar is honored to continue to serve the LSBA and its members by actively negotiating these improved coverage offerings," said Ryan Haun, Gilsbar CEO. "Since our founding, Gilsbar has been dedicated to supporting
For more information about the LSBA's endorsed lawyers' malpractice insurance program, contact Gilsbar at 800.906.9654 or visit www.gilsbar.com/lsba-members-insurance-program.
About Gilsbar
Established in 1959, Gilsbar offers robust insurance solutions for businesses and their employees, including employee benefits consulting, commercial insurance consulting, and association benefits management. Gilsbar is also recognized as an industry leader in professional liability sales and administration.
Gilsbar has been honored by Inc. magazine for its sustained growth, Modern Healthcare and Business Insurance magazines as a Best Place to Work, and WELCOA and the American Heart Association for its proven wellness program available for employees. For more information, visit www.Gilsbar.com.
About ORLSI
Old Republic Lawyers Specialty Insurance is part of Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: ORI), one of the nation's 50 largest shareholder-owned insurance businesses and a member of the Fortune 500 listing of America's largest companies. Insurance policies are issued by an ORLSI affiliate company.
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