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If you switch to FEDS from another insurance provider, we will honor your original effective date (i.e., the very first date that you purchased continuous professional liability coverage.  This benefit protects you against a new claim based upon an act, error, or omission that occurred prior to your FEDS policy date.  more details...
 
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Q:  I am an AUSA/DOJ attorney and would like to know if this insurance covers me for a State Bar matter or proceeding?

A:   Yes—State Bar proceedings that arise out of the performance of your AUSA duties are covered by the administrative provision of the insurance.   more

Q:  Why do you need Professional Liability Insurance? 

A:   We often receive inquiries asking whether federal employees and managers need professional liability insurance.   more

Q:  I thought DOJ represents me in the event I get sued personally for acts or omissions occurring within the scope of my employment. Why should I join the FEDS association if DOJ will represent me?

A:  While it is true that in over 90% of all cases, DOJ does represent or hire private counsel to represent federal employees in civil suits for acts or omissions that occur within the scope of their employment, DOJ may exercise its broad discretion to deny you DOJ representation, and also decline to hire private counsel for you if DOJ determines that it is not “in the interest of the United States” to provide representation.   more

Q:  Why do I need liability protection for EEO complaints filed against me as the Responsible Management Official? I thought my agency’s attorneys defend the EEO complaint and me

A:   While it is true that the agency’s attorneys are responsible for defending the EEO complaint and working with you to further the agency’s defense of the EEO complaint, the agency’s attorney represent the agency’s interests—not yours.   more

Q:  I am eligible for the up to ½ reimbursement of the professional liability benefit premium. How do I get the reimbursement from my agency?

A:   Simply take your Certificate of Benefits to your Human Resources Office and ask them how you apply for the reimbursement of your professional liability insurance premium.   more

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