Professional Liability Insurance Specialists
Professional Risk Specialty Group (PRSG) is a division of B&B Protector Plans, a wholly owned subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc. We represent “A” and “A+” rated carriers and have experience in placing all size firms with standard to hard-to-place needs, as well as customization of coverage.
PRSG has over 25 years’ experience serving law firms in FL, LA, and SC and can help law firms identify, manage and mitigate risks/exposures, as well as develop solutions to protect assets and reputations. Since 1994, the agency has acted as the exclusive administrator for Swiss Re/Westport Insurance Corporation’s Lawyers’ Professional Liability Insurance Program.
Swiss Re/Westport Insurance Corporation Exclusive Lawyers Program
- Westport (A+ Admitted) has protected firms’ assets and reputations for more than 47 years
- Superior Claims Management
- Consistently high financial ratings
- We are endorsed by numerous bar associations
- Agents representing us have experience in serving the legal community
- Expertise in loss control and risk management specific to law firms
- Confidential, free access to our claims expertise via a hotline for members
Swiss Re Insurance Corporation Exclusive Lawyers Program
- Swiss Re (A+ Admitted) has protected firms’ assets and reputations for more than 47 years
- Superior Claims Management
- Consistently high financial ratings
- We are endorsed by numerous bar associations
- Agents representing us have experience in serving the legal community
- We specialize in loss control and risk management specific to law firms
- Confidential, free access to our claims expertise via a hotline for members
Claim Prevention Help Line
- Knowledgeable claim attorneys counsel insureds at no charge on liability matters
Online Risk Management Services
- Checklists (screening clients, suing clients for fees)
- Model letters (engagement, disengagement)
- Self-audit (evaluate a firm’s practice management system)
- Rules and statutes about lawyer liabilities
- Articles, FAQs, and more
ALA Special Program
We are pleased to announce special pricing for law firms that employ Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) members. All products are underwritten by Westport Insurance Company, a member of the Swiss Re group.
Qualifying law firms can receive up to an approximate 7.5% premium credit for the following:
- Up to a 2.5% credit for a firm administrator dedicated to the management of the firm.
- Up to a 2.5% credit for ALA membership.
- Up to 2.5% credit when the firm’s legal administrator also holds the Certified Legal Manager designation.
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Retail Agents
If you are an agent looking to do business with us, fill out our Broker Profile Form.
Meet the Team
Missy Rodriguez
Lori Dean
Jen Pignetti
Missy Rodriguez
Missy Rodriguez is Executive Vice President and Program Manager for the insurance program business underwritten by Professional Risk Specialty Group, but also serves as a key adviser for the team and its clients regarding risk selection and exposure for the retail business. Missy has been underwriting Lawyers Professional Liability since 1992. Missy manages a team of professional liability insurance specialists whose primary responsibility it is to select and underwrite profitable business. Her proven underwriting experience is a primary driver behind the profitability and growth of the current program in Florida and Louisiana. Missy has been recognized by carrier partners for her superior coverage analysis and risk selection techniques and has been rewarded with the highest levels of authority offered by the carrier.
Missy has been a member of the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, a member of the Cambridge Who’s Who List of Executives and Professionals, and has spoken at legal industry events about risk selection and exposure. She is an active Business Partner with various Chapters of the Association of Legal Administrators.
Lori Dean
Lori Dean is a Production Underwriter for the Lawyers Professional Liability Program in Florida, South Carolina, and Louisiana. Lori brings to the team her background in the financial industry, commercial and professional liability insurance. She had been in the insurance business since 2016 and has managed small to large commercial insurance clients. She is a Resident FL Property & Casualty Agent as non-resident licensed in various other states.
Lori is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University and is involved in various charitable organizations.
Jennifer Pignetti
Jennifer Pignetti is the Client Account Manager for the Professional Liability Team at PRSG. Jen brings to the team her background in overall client account management and has been in the insurance business since 2016. Jen services the Lawyers Program book of business as well as all other Professional Liability lines services by the PRSG team, such as Accountants, Physicians, Title Agencies and Miscellaneous E&O lines of business.
Jen is a graduate of the University of South Florida and 2-20 Licensed Property & Casualty Agent.
Forms, Applications, and Marketing Materials
PRSG operates as both a Program Manager and Broker for many insurance companies. The company has proven experience in professional liability insurance, servicing the needs of lawyers, physicians, accountants, architects & engineers, insurance agents, and other professionals for over two decades.