Membership in FEDS entitles a federal employee who is accused of misconduct or wrongdoing in the course of rendering a professional service or scope of employment to the following:
- legal fees paid up to $200,000 in an administrative investigation, disciplinary action or judicial sanction proceeding.
- $100,000 for criminal legal defense.
- up to $1,000,000 for liability damages in a civil suit.
- 36 months extended reporting period after leaving federal service.
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FEDS liability benefits are secured by a U.S.-based insurance company with an AM Best Financial Strength rating of (A) (Excellent).
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Professional Liability Protection Benefits
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were sued in your personal capacity or under investigation for a job related matter? Some of your immediate concerns would be who would you turn to—how would you defend—and how would you pay for it? If you had professional liability insurance, you would be prepared for such an event. more…
Open Letter to the Federal Wildland Fire Service Association
Back in 2005, I co-authored an article with my then law partner, Debra Roth, from the law firm of Shaw, Bransford, Veilleux & Roth, P.C., about our experience in representing several of the managers involved in the Thirtymile and Cramer fires and the benefits of having liability protection. more…
NAFV/FEDS Professional Liability Program
Federal Veterinarian VOLUME 65, NUMBER 1 JANUARY 2008 NAFV/FEDS Professional Liability Program—NAFV has arranged for a New Professional Liability Program for NAFV Members FEDS (Federal Employee Defense Services, Inc.) and NAFV have teamed up to provide professional liability protection to NAFV members. more…