98. Danny Hughes, Thompson Flanagan — Navigating the Malpractice Insurance Market

Danny Hughes has been with premier insurance brokerage firm Thompson Flanagan for over 16 years now. He specializes specifically in helping plaintiff attorneys get the best malpractice insurance possible, and is on a mission to educate the insurance market on the benefits of underwriting plaintiff law firms. Having worked with some of the biggest law firms in America, and with access to 30 domestic insurance markets and 15 Lloyds of London syndicates, Danny’s knowledge, enthusiasm and connections allow him to focus truly on what’s best for the firm.  In this episode, we chat about all things insurance, from coverage values and application processes; to the market in general and benefits of underwriting plaintiff law firms. What's In This Episode? Who is Danny Hughes? What led Danny to his niche of malpractice insurance for plaintiff lawyers? How are plaintiff attorneys and law firms misrepresented to the insurance market and why? What factors impact the rating a firm is given by insurance companies? Why are plaintiff firms particularly good investments for underwriters? How can a specialist broker improve the process and your resulting offers?