Aon Affinity partners with AXIS to launch new product

Axis Insurance is set to be the new national programme underwriter for a professional liability insurance programme for law firms.

In partnership with Aon Affinity, the consumer, association and group programme business of Aon, Axis will underwrite for Aon Attorneys Advantage.

“Aon Affinity is very pleased to work with AXIS Insurance to provide an exceptional professional liability solution to law firms nationwide,” said Bill Vit, president and chief executive officer for Aon Affinity. “Committed to supporting the success of attorneys, our relationship with AXIS Insurance offers law firms a superior solution to protect their business, livelihood and reputation.”

Peter Wilson, chief executive officer of AXIS Insurance, added: “Over the years, Adam Sharaf and his team have built AXIS into a leading underwriter of lawyers professional liability insurance in the US We have a diversified and successful LPL business, and the Aon Attorneys Advantage programme is a natural complement for us to further increase our penetration of the market.

“With in-depth experience, we have been collaborating with Aon to develop competitive product and service offerings available through this program for law firms with one to 25 attorneys.”