There's no question that the right protection is a customizable investment advisor policy

The right insurance protection is one that provides coverage options and limits that can fit your firm. What makes us the right choice is our underwriting teams that have financial services backgrounds.

Professional liability coverages (E&O)

  • Limits up to $10 million
  • Deductibles options from $1,000
  • Execution error coverage included
  • Claims made basis

Directors & Officers (D&O) liability coverage

  • Limits up to $10 million
  • Variable deductibles available
  • Shared or separate limits
  • Sides A, B, and C are available

Cyber: Data breach, funds transfer fraud, media liability, and social engineering

If a covered event occurs that may result in damage to your practice, Markel's insurance can offer the following:

  • Separate limits up to $2 million
  • Funds-transfer-fraud/social engineering
  • Privacy liability
  • Forensic expense
  • Public relations expense
  • Variable deductibles available
  • Ransomware
  • Business interruption
  • PCI assessments

Policyholders have access to the Markel® Cyber Hotline, which provides 24/7 access to a breach coach and the eRiskHub portal which provides various cyber resources.

Employment Practices (EPL) liability coverage

  • Limits up to $10 million
  • Variable deductibles available
  • Shared or separate limits
  • Wage an Hour Coverage is available
  • Third-Party Liability is available

Fidelity (Theft/Crime) coverage

  • Limits up to $10 million
  • Variable deductibles available
  • Shared or separate limits
  • Includes electronic theft

Right and duty to defend, including

  • “Incident trigger” – the expense incurred to investigate an event
  • Execution error coverage included
  • Defense incurred in response to: (1) regulatory disciplinary proceedings; (2) in response to a subpoena for documents or testimony
  • Product sales coverage
  • Tax preparation coverage
  • Limited trustee services coverage
  • Divorce financial consulting coverage
  • Accounting services coverage
  • Life insurance agents coverage

Our broad definition of covered activities encompasses a variety of professional services

  • Financial advice given to others for a fee, remuneration, or other consideration
  • Includes pro bono advisory services
  • Educational training such as ERISA 404 (c)
  • Additional payment for loss control and investigative expenses

We also offer premium credits for professional designations and risk management strategies for

  • Fee-only financial advisors
  • Practices dedicated to financial planning only
  • Firms with multiple advisors
  • Members of affinity partner financial associations and professional organizations