ALPS PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
The nation's largest direct writer of lawyers' malpractice insurance, endorsed by more state bars than any other carrier.
Overview
ALPS Property and Casualty Insurance Company, operating as ALPS Corporation, is the nation's largest direct writer of lawyers' malpractice insurance and is endorsed by more state bars than any other carrier. Founded in 1988 in Missoula, Montana by a group of forward-thinking attorneys, ALPS was purpose-built to serve the professional liability needs of law firms and solo practitioners. As of December 2025, ALPS holds 25 state bar endorsements -- the most of any legal malpractice insurance company.
ALPS distributes exclusively through a direct model, working with law firms without intermediary agents. This model is a core differentiator: clients interact directly with insurance specialists and licensed attorney claims handlers rather than general agents or adjusters. ALPS has invested in a high-tech, high-touch delivery model that combines 100% online applications with personalized underwriting support.
The company focuses primarily on solo practitioners and small-to-midsize law firms and provides a full suite of business insurance products beyond malpractice, including cyber liability, general liability, workers' compensation, and employment practices liability.
Products & Services
Lawyers Malpractice Insurance
Core professional liability coverage for attorneys against claims of negligence, errors, and omissions in the delivery of legal services. ALPS serves solo practitioners through larger law firms with tailored coverage and direct access to licensed attorney claims handlers.
Key Features
- Direct distribution with no agents or brokers in the chain
- Claims handled by licensed attorneys with legal practice experience
- 100% online application and renewal
- Employment Practices Liability automatically bundled with every quote
- Risk management resources including VERA ethics risk assessment tool
Target Users: Solo attorneys, small and mid-size law firms
Cyber Response Insurance
Cyber liability and data breach response coverage tailored for law firms, addressing the unique data sensitivity of client files and privileged communications.
Key Features
- Breach response coverage
- Cyber liability protection
- Tailored for legal industry data risks
Target Users: Law firms of all sizes
Business Insurance Suite
A full set of commercial coverage options for law practices including general liability, workers' compensation, employment practices liability, commercial auto, crime insurance, surety bonds, and directors & officers liability.
Key Features
- General Liability for third-party injury and property damage
- Workers' Compensation for employee workplace injuries
- EPL coverage for harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination claims
- Commercial Auto, Crime, Surety Bonds, and D&O available
Target Users: Solo attorneys and law firms needing complete business coverage
Risk & Practice Management
Key Features
- First Flight Program: Risk and practice management services for new and small law firms, providing tools and educational resources to reduce malpractice exposure
- VERA (Virtual Ethics Risk Assessment): Online ethics risk assessment tool for law firm policyholders
- CLE Programs: Continuing legal education courses on risk management, available at no cost to policyholders
- First Flight Podcast: Educational podcast series covering workflow management and business-minded practice building
At a Glance
- Founded
- 1988
- Headquarters
- Missoula, Montana
- Employees
- 51-200
Category & Focus
- Category
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Subcategories
- Lawyers Malpractice Cyber Liability Employment Practices Liability Commercial Lines
- Insurance Verticals
- Legal Professional Liability P&C
- Target Customers
- Solo Attorneys, Small Law Firms, Mid-Size Law Firms
Customers
- Legal (solo practitioners)
- Legal (small law firms, 2-10 attorneys)
- Legal (mid-size law firms)
Last updated: 2026-05-11