The Bar Plan

The Bar Plan The Bar Plan provides solo & small firms with lawyers' professional liability insurance and other lawyer-related insurance products and services.

The Bar Plan Mutual Insurance Company is committed to the legal community by providing Lawyers' Professional Liability Insurance, Court Bonds, and other lawyer related products and services. Unlike most commercial carriers that have entered and exited this market as changes in corporate goals and policies dictate, The Bar Plan has remained a constant, serving Missouri lawyers continuously since 19

86. There is no other carrier that has written enough of this market or stayed in this market continuously to know how to price this line of business. It is not uncommon for insurance carriers to decide to write this line of business in Missouri at a price that will “buy” market share. The Bar Plan has experienced this many times over the years. In each case, carriers will either take a rate increase once the claim experience develops or exit the market entirely. The Bar Plan also writes lawyers’ professional liability insurance in Kansas, New Mexico, Indiana and Tennessee. In conjunction with its subsidiary, The Bar Plan Surety and Fidelity Company, The Bar Plan writes Court Bonds in all 50 states. The company is truly unique with its services to the legal community including CLE seminars, risk management hotline and practice management services, along with its active participation in, and support of, the bar. We Stand Apart from the Competition
•We have more significant and continuous experience writing Lawyers’ Professional Liability in Missouri than any competing carrier.
•Our products and services are for the sole benefit of the legal community.
•We sponsor and support the legal community.
•We are the only legal malpractice carrier endorsed by Missouri Bar.
•We utilize skilled local defense counsel to defend your claim.
•All of our claims adjusters are attorneys.

Celebrating 150 years of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District.Since opening its doors on January 3, 1876 in t...
04/14/2026

Celebrating 150 years of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District.

Since opening its doors on January 3, 1876 in the Old Courthouse in St. Louis, this court has played a vital role in ensuring access to justice for Missourians. Today, it remains the state’s largest appellate court, serving 25 counties and the City of St. Louis.

Congratulations on this remarkable milestone and on a century and a half of service to the rule of law.

Attorneys: curious why your malpractice premiums may change year-to-year? Learn how step rate credits work and how they ...
04/13/2026

Attorneys: curious why your malpractice premiums may change year-to-year? Learn how step rate credits work and how they affect your insurance costs over time.
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Learn more about the steps you can take to insure the best possible underwriting outcome when applying for malpractice i...
04/07/2026

Learn more about the steps you can take to insure the best possible underwriting outcome when applying for malpractice insurance.
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Did you know? According to the American Bar Association, 4 in 5 attorneys will be sued for malpractice at some point in ...
04/03/2026

Did you know? According to the American Bar Association, 4 in 5 attorneys will be sued for malpractice at some point in their careers. Malpractice insurance is essential to protect the practice you've worked hard to build.

For 40 years, The Bar Plan has offered broad coverage at the best possible price. Visit https://hubs.ly/Q048Z9ZV0 or call 1-800-843-2277 to get started.

Are you an attorney that is...-Representing both sides of a transaction?-Representing a current client against a former ...
04/01/2026

Are you an attorney that is...
-Representing both sides of a transaction?
-Representing a current client against a former client?

Situations like these can create conflicts of interest that lead to malpractice claims if not handled properly.

Learn how to identify and ethically navigate these conflicts: https://hubs.ly/Q047bCc40

When a malpractice claim arises, you don't want to be underinsured.Learn more about maintaining sufficient limits to pro...
03/31/2026

When a malpractice claim arises, you don't want to be underinsured.

Learn more about maintaining sufficient limits to protect your practice and your peace of mind.

https://hubs.ly/Q048nzBG0

Attorneys, how can you help ensure estate funds are properly managed without the need for constant oversight?Joint Contr...
03/30/2026

Attorneys, how can you help ensure estate funds are properly managed without the need for constant oversight?

Joint Control Agreements create built-in safeguards for estate accounts while allowing fiduciaries to manage routine expenses.

Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q047bjFr0

03/27/2026

Lawyers' malpractice insurance can be complicated and nuanced. In this explainer video we unpack First Dollar Defense, an important policy differentiator that may save you money and protect your practice in the long run.

Fiduciaries of an estate must carefully manage estate assets, maintain records, and obtain approval for certain expendit...
03/26/2026

Fiduciaries of an estate must carefully manage estate assets, maintain records, and obtain approval for certain expenditures.

Failing to follow these requirements can expose fiduciaries — and their attorneys — to liability.

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If someone emailed your law firm with urgent wire instructions from a “client,” would your team know what to do?Social e...
03/25/2026

If someone emailed your law firm with urgent wire instructions from a “client,” would your team know what to do?

Social engineering scams often rely on urgency and impersonation to trick law firms.

Learn how to protect your practice: https://hubs.ly/Q0479NpC0

Attorneys: Spring is a great time to review your malpractice coverage.Has your practice changed? New attorneys, new prac...
03/24/2026

Attorneys: Spring is a great time to review your malpractice coverage.

Has your practice changed? New attorneys, new practice areas, or firm growth — let our team know.

Keeping your policy up to date ensures your practice stays properly protected. Contact us at 1-800-843-2277 or [email protected].

Attorneys involved in probate administration carry significant responsibilities.Mismanagement, missed deadlines, or poor...
03/23/2026

Attorneys involved in probate administration carry significant responsibilities.

Mismanagement, missed deadlines, or poor recordkeeping can lead to probate bond claims and personal liability.

Learn how to avoid common pitfalls: https://hubs.ly/Q0479Ddt0

Address

St. Louis, MO

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(800) 843-2277

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