Minn. Supreme Court Considers Attorney Requirement on Malpractice Insurance
Midwest News • May 16, 2006
Many of the complaints the Minnesota Lawyers Board investigates get dismissed, including a large number filed by clients upset simply because their attorney lost, according to an Associated Press ...
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Subject: RE: RE: Honest Lawyers
Posted On: May 18, 2006, 8:51 am CDT
Posted By: stu
Comment:
In view of Mr. Spitzer's investigations, and the rash of Insurance Brokers and Companies rushing to settle, to avoid further embarrassment, it is time for the Insurance World to stop throwing stones at the Legal Profession, and time to clean up our own.
In my 30+ years in the Insurance Industry, I have had many dealings with attorneys, and while there certainly are some bad eggs among them, I have found most to be decent,and committed to serving the needs of their clients.
While I know that most Insurance Professionals are also good decent people, I have seen too many examples where faced with a choice between what is best for the client vs. what is best for the agent/broker or their office, the client came out on the short end.
People who live in glass houses should not throw stones, and friends, our "glass house" is in danger.
It is time for us to re-commit ourselves to serving our clients, not because of political pressures, but rather, because that is what our industry is supposed to do!
When significant progress is made, perhaps we'll be able to reflect and be proud to be part of this industry, rather than being embarrassed by the latest revelation, and explaining or apologizing for the acts of our brothers!
Subject: RE: RE: Honest Lawyers
In my 30+ years in the Insurance Industry, I have had many dealings with attorneys, and while there certainly are some bad eggs among them, I have found most to be decent,and committed to serving the needs of their clients.
While I know that most Insurance Professionals are also good decent people, I have seen too many examples where faced with a choice between what is best for the client vs. what is best for the agent/broker or their office, the client came out on the short end.
People who live in glass houses should not throw stones, and friends, our "glass house" is in danger.
It is time for us to re-commit ourselves to serving our clients, not because of political pressures, but rather, because that is what our industry is supposed to do!
When significant progress is made, perhaps we'll be able to reflect and be proud to be part of this industry, rather than being embarrassed by the latest revelation, and explaining or apologizing for the acts of our brothers!