LawSelect adds further insurers to its established Solicitors Professional Indemnity Solution.
LawSelect, Paragon’s leading exclusive Solicitors Professional Indemnity facility, is delighted to announce new underwriters to its panel. Established in 2013,
20-03-2024
Paragon’s PI SRA Sanctions Guidance
In this article, we summarise the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) sanctions guidance and offer some practical solutions for firms to
14-03-2024
AML Regulation 21 Independent Auditing Service
With the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) making it clear that most firms should expect a Regulation 21 audit to be
01-02-2024
Transparency rules non-compliance: help is at hand.
In December 2018, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) introduced its transparency rules to ensure "consumers have the information they need
17-01-2024
Corporate Culture – Why Is It So Important?
SHINING A LIGHT ON CORPORATE CULTURE A strong corporate culture has long been regarded by risk managers as a vitally
05-12-2023
Q4 M&A Insurance Market Update
MARKET UPDATE While the quality of assets, financing challenges and global geopolitical issues continue to impair the economic landscape, we
09-10-2023
Paragon’s PI Insurance Digest – File Reviews
File reviews are critical to your operational risk controls and key to running a successful practice. Add to this the
14-09-2023
The Importance of Effective Supervision – Part Two
In continued partnership with Paragon, Weightmans’ Compli team – who provide bespoke risk management and compliance consultancy services – has
10-08-2023
The Importance of Effective Supervision – Part One
In continued partnership with Paragon, Weightmans' Compli team – who provide bespoke risk management and compliance consultancy services – has
09-08-2023
The Building Safety Act − The Effect on PI insurance
Piers Winton, Director at Paragon International Insurance Brokers, summarises the Building Safety Act and outlines the risks it poses for
30-06-2023
Spenser Lee, Chief Broking Officer at Paragon
We are delighted to announce that Spenser Lee has been promoted to Chief Broking Officer. This new role within our business aligns
07-11-2022
Virtual Healthcare, MedTech, and everything in between.
It’s no secret the advancement of technology has impacted all of our lives but, perhaps the most exciting growth sector
04-05-2022
UK Engineering and Consultancy Firms
Paragon’s expert Professional Indemnity team was established over 25 years ago, which primarily focused on being a successful US wholesale
27-04-2022
Silent Cyber and Social Engineering & Commercial Crime Insurance
Cyber risk impacts practically every line of commercial insurance, yet the extent of coverage provided remains unclear in many lines
25-06-2021
London and European Market Status Report March 2021
23-04-2021
Long term supervision of remote workers in law firms
23-04-2021
Cyber insurance market update…..and six top tips
31-03-2021
Financial guarantees – are you at risk?
23-03-2021
SRA Risk Outlook
11-02-2021
Essential steps for successful change management
05-02-2021
Ground rent reforms and how to deal with claims going forward
28-01-2021
The SDLT (no) Holiday scheme – Managing the conveyancing risks involved
05-01-2021
Navigating a distressed market
The Paragon M&A team’s Andrew Johnson recently featured in a Real Deals roundtable discussion on “Navigating a distressed market”. Along with contemporaries from Macfarlanes, FRP
15-12-2020
What’s better – cyber risk management or cyber insurance
As promised, here is a link to the podcast! What's better - cyber risk management or cyber insurance? Tune in
04-12-2020
Conveyancing and seller ID fraud – what steps can your firm take to protect itself?
19-11-2020
Silent cyber: Can you hear it?
This paper, published by AIRMIC based on conversations with Paragon International Insurance Brokers, reflects a cyber broker’s perspective on steps
17-11-2020
The start of something big? Informed Consent and the operation of CFAs….
10-11-2020
How long does a cyber extortion insurance claim take to settle?
A couple of years ago, a report was published (2018 Cyber Breach Insights Key Drivers Behind Cyber Insurance Claims) based
03-11-2020
On Demand Session at Airmic Fest (recording)
Paragon recently joined CFC’s On-Demand session at Airmic Fest 2020. Thank you to those who attended and for all the
09-10-2020
Wills – An imminent legacy of claims?
Paragon International Insurance Brokers (Paragon) have partnered with Crawford Legal Services (Crawford) to support the legal sector in further understanding
08-10-2020
Private M&A Trends
Brian Hendry, Head of M&A and Anjali Anthony, Director of M&A and Head of Tax Insurance at Paragon are pleased
12-06-2020
Returning to the Office – What to Consider
We are pleased to share our final White Paper, in partnership with The Strategic Partner, addressing the issues introduced by
29-05-2020
M&A Insurance for Distressed Targets
In the current market there are some key issues to consider when undertaking the sale of a distressed business. Click
27-05-2020
Coming out of the COVID-19 crisis
The COVID-19 crisis will have undoubtedly forced changes in your firm and you should now assess those changes. Is there
21-04-2020
Appointment of Rebecca Watkins
Paragon are delighted to announce the appointment of Rebecca Watkins as Senior Claims Executive. Working with Simon Witham and Stefan
16-04-2020
Maintaining Registers as Evidence of Compliance
There are a number of ways in which a law firm can evidence their compliance with the codes of conduct,
09-04-2020
Covid-19: Actions and Considerations for Law Firms
One of Paragon’s preferred risk management partners, The Strategic Partner, has released a useful paper covering a range of topics
03-04-2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Paragon International Insurance Brokers continues to adapt to the evolving challenges, changes and uncertainty presented by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
20-03-2020
Solicitors’ PI insurance renewal – Top 4 questions answered
Over the past 18 months, a number of ‘established’ insurers have left the Professional Indemnity insurance (PII) market. Ten years
12-03-2020
Employment Practices Claims
The Non-Employee Exposure As news broke this week that Deborah Dugan, former President and CEO of the Recording Academy and
24-01-2020
Cyber insurance for Investors
Merger & Acquisition (M&A) insurance is an important part of the transaction process with Warranty and Indemnity (W&I) insurance, aiming
22-01-2020
Announcement: Jeff Hanson to join Paragon’s Executive Risk team
Paragon is pleased to announce the addition of Jeff Hanson to our Executive Risk team. Jeff has over thirty years
24-09-2019
UK Professions: The benefits of direct access to exclusive markets – competitive rates from specialist insurers
Featuring two insurer exclusives, and no cap on areas of practice, Paragon can provide terms unavailable to any other broker
14-03-2019
UK Professions: Law Firm Case Management System Selection
David Green, Co-founder of The Strategic Partner, and preferred risk management consultant of Paragon, has written a White Paper on
08-12-2018
M&A Insurance – An Important Aspect of the M&A Transaction Process
The M&A market is as strong as it has ever been, driven by the ongoing cheap debt and continuing difficulties
13-11-2018
If you’re always on the road, here are our key tips for staying secure
What would we do without the internet while we’re abroad? Whether it’s looking up directions to the next meeting or
26-10-2018
How W&I insurance can facilitate a swift exit
How W&I insurance can facilitate a swift exit. Click Here For Further Information. 
04-10-2018
A Law Firm’s Exposure to Employment Practices Liability – An Insurer’s Perspective
PARAGON’S INTERVIEW WITH WAYNE IMRIE, MANAGEMENT LIABILITY UNDERWRITER AT BEAZLEY For more information, click here.
02-10-2018
Announcement: Ian Rose to join Paragon as a Specialist Consultant
02-10-2018
Announcement: Ian Rose to join Paragon as a Specialist Consultant
Paragon are pleased to announce that Ian Rose will be joining the Paragon team as a Specialist Consultant, advising Paragon’s
25-09-2018
A firm’s renewal from an underwriter’s perspective
When renewing your Professional Indemnity insurance (PI) it is important to understand what influences an underwriters’ approach when pricing a
28-08-2018
Preparing for your renewal
Issues in the market The openness and prevailing Minimum Terms and Conditions of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) wording have
17-08-2018
How to notify your DPA of a data breach
The IAPP has just provided a useful chart to assist companies meet their breach notification requirements under GDPR. This new
16-08-2018
Two exclusive Solicitors Professional Indemnity Solutions and a truly independent Lloyd’s Broker
Paragon International Insurance Brokers (Paragon) is a leading, independently-owned insurance broker, operating in the Lloyd’s of London, Bermuda and International
04-08-2018
Paragon and Simmons & Simmons Risk Management Programme
Welcome to the Paragon and Simmons & Simmons Risk Management Programme, which can be provided as a service under your professional liability insurance. You should
27-06-2018
New Member To The Paragon Team
Paragon are pleased to announce that George Kirby has joined the Paragon team. George will bring his extensive experience to
14-02-2018
Partnership announced between Paragon and Market Minds
Paragon International Insurance Brokers, one of London’s leading Cyber and Technology insurance specialists, has formed a strategic partnership with Market
01-02-2018
Lawyers’ Acceptance of Digital Currencies
We are pleased to present for your review our latest article "Lawyers' Acceptance of Digital Currencies: Nebraska Ethics Advisory Opinion
20-01-2018
Privacy & Cyber
01-01-2018
The evolution of cyber risk and insurance
Paragon’s William Wright follows the journey of cyber insurance as a risk transfer tool, from a fledgling line of cover
01-12-2017
Paragon App
Paragon has launched a new, free mobile phone app which has been designed to help clients enjoy the very best
12-09-2017
ABA Formal Opinion 476: The Duty to Protect Client Confidentiality in Motions to Withdraw in Civil Matters Based on Unpaid...
Recently, the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility issued ABA Formal Opinion 476 in which it
10-04-2017
“PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT—KNOWINGLY ENGAGING IN HARASSING OR DISCRIMINATORY CONDUCT RELATED TO THE PRACTICE OF LAW,”
"PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT—KNOWINGLY ENGAGING IN HARASSING OR DISCRIMINATORY CONDUCT RELATED TO THE PRACTICE OF LAW,” Recently, the American Bar Association adopted
12-12-2016
Risk Management – Recent Disqualification Decisions
Two recent disqualification decisions are of interest from a risk management perspective. They are Bryan Corp. v. Abrano, 574 Mass. 504 (June
17-08-2016
ABA Formal Opinion 474 – Referral Fees
The American Bar Association has just issued an ethics opinion on Referral Fees. ABA Formal Opinion 474, issued on April
03-05-2016
Legal Ethics Concerns for Paralegals
Recent commentary by Dan Bressler in the March 1, 2016 issue of the Law Firm Risk Blog on Conflicts concerns
10-03-2016