About Your Insurance
From 1 July 2005 every practising Victorian barrister is required to maintain professional indemnity insurance for the primary layer of $2 million with the LPLC. This follows the relevant provisions of the Legal Profession Act 2004 and a resolution of the Bar Council on 16 December 2004
From the 'Policies and premiums' menu you can access the following:-
- Current contract of professional indemnity insurance
- Premium details
- Run-off policy
- Contacts at the LPLC to assist with your insurance queries.
Policies
* A memorandum explaining changes to the 2011/2012 policy
* A memorandum explaining changes to the 2009/2010 policy
Run-off Policies
2010/2011 Run-off policy
2009/2010 Run-off policy
2008/2009 Run-off policy
2007/2008 Run-off policy
2006/2007 Run-off policy
Premiums
Premiums for the Insurance period 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012
If you signed the Bar roll before 1 May 2010, the premium is calculated by reference to the gross fee receipts (exclusive of GST but inclusive of clerk’s commission) for the year ended 30 June 2010.
If you signed the Bar roll after 1 May 2010, your premium is calculated by reference to the estimated gross fee income (exclusive of GST but inclusive of your clerk’s commission) for the year ended 30 June 2012.
Premiums will not be adjusted during the insurance year.
Barrister’s applicant declaration
Key contact
Bernie Mallia
+61 3 9672 3800
bernie@lplc.com.au