Legal & Accounting Area

Liability insurance for legal, fiscal, and corporate professionals.
“Your judgment protects others —
EIS Broker protects your judgment.”

Overview
The Legal & Accounting Area of Professional Liability insurance covers all professionals operating in the legal, fiscal, administrative, and financial compliance sectors, where the risk of human or procedural error can lead to significant economic consequences.
EIS Broker provides bespoke coverage solutions that comply with the requirements of the Italian Bar Association, National Councils of Accountants, Auditors, and Consultants, ensuring that every professional is protected from claims for negligence, error, or omission.
“From courtrooms to balance sheets,
we safeguard the credibility of your expertise.”

Regulatory Framework
Coverage under this area complies with:
• Law 148/2011, Art. 3, Paragraph 5, Letter e) – Mandatory insurance for professionals;
• Legislative Decree 139/2005 – Regulation of chartered accountants and auditors;
• Law 247/2012 – Reorganization of the legal profession;
• Civil Code, Articles 2229–2236 – Professional liability principles;
• IVASS Regulation No. 40/2018 – Intermediation and compliance;
• EU Directive 2006/123/EC – Professional services regulation.
Policies are accepted and recognized by all Italian professional orders and public bodies.

Who It’s For
• Lawyers (Avvocati)
• Chartered Accountants & Auditors (Dottori Commercialisti e Revisori Contabili)
• Labor Consultants (Consulenti del Lavoro)
• Mediators and Conciliators
• Tax Consultants and Tributarists
• Public Administrative OQicers
• Legal Data Processors (EDP Professionals)
• Paralegals and Non-regulated Legal Consultants
“We insure those who interpret, defend, and regulate the law.”

Coverage Highlights
• Professional errors, omissions, or negligence;
• Violation of privacy, confidentiality, or professional secrecy;
• Incorrect tax, fiscal, or legal advice;
• Loss of documents or client records;
• Defamation or reputational damage;
• Third-party financial losses resulting from consultancy activity;
• Legal defence and expert witness costs.
Optional extensions:
• Retroactive cover for prior acts;
• Extended reporting period (claims-made);
• Cyber add-on for legal data breaches;
• Disciplinary and reputational defence coverage.

Key Benefits
• Fully compliant with national and EU professional standards;
• Tailor-made protection for solo practitioners and firms;
• Legal defence included in policy limits;
• Strengthens tender and client confidence;
• Tax-deductible premium for professionals.
“EIS Broker — your legal partner in risk management.”

Documents Required

To request a quotation, please provide:
• Professional licence or order registration number;
• Tax ID and Chamber of Commerce extract (if applicable);
• Activity description and annual turnover;
• Claims history (past 5 years);
• Completed EIS Broker Application Form.

Request a Legal & Accounting Liability Quotation
(Your request will be securely sent to ba********@*******er.it)