Calum MacLean
Calum MacLean is a Risk Manager with Miller Insurance, with specialist expertise in the legal sector. A solicitor, with experience in private practice, he has worked in legal risk and compliance since 2008, working closely with firms of all sizes across the UK and internationally.
A self-confessed ideas person, Calum is passionate about making things work better. He advocates strongly for the importance of effective risk assessment at the client onboarding stage, and has helped a number of firms re-engineer their processes in that regard. He also has a particular interest in the use of technology – both as a risk control, and as a risk factor.
He has designed e-learning and regularly presents workshops and seminars on risk, including on cyber and AI risks.
He provides advice and support to Miller Insurance’s clients on all things risk related.
Practice Area
Panel
- Contributing Author
Qualified Year
- 2002
Experience
- QBE Insurance (2017 - 2024)
- Lockton Companies (2012 - 2017)
- Marsh McLennan (2008 - 2012)
- Bevan Brittan (2003 - 2007)
Membership
- Law Society of Scotland
Qualifications
- Diploma of Legal Practice (2000)
- LLB (1999)
- BA (Hons) (1994)
Education
- University of Edinburgh (1996–2000)
- University of Strathclyde (1990–1994)
2 Contributions by Calum MacLean
PRACTICE NOTES
Professional indemnity insurance for new SRA-regulated law firms: timetable, broker selection, proposal forms, business plans, CVs and cover requirements (England and Wales)
This Practice Note is intended for law firms regulated by the SRA
This guidance is aimed at law firms regulated by the SRA. All SRA-regulated firms are required to maintain professional indemnity insurance (PII) in order to practise, and that cover must be arranged with a qualifying insurer. Produced with Miller insurance, this Practice Note outlines the steps you should follow to obtain cover for a new legal practice. If you are creating an SRA-regulated legal practice for the first time, there is a complete range of regulatory obligations to meet, one of which is obtaining PII from an authorised insurer. For more comprehensive detail on PII insurance obligations for SRA-regulated law firms, see Practice Note: Professional indemnity insurance—law firms.
It is surprisingly easy to underestimate how vital this process is. PII is commonly one of your largest items of business expenditure. If mishandled, it can have significant consequences for your business’s success and long-term viability. In extreme cases, it could even stop your fledgling practice from getting started. Failure to secure appropriate cover can therefore jeopardise your ability to practise...
Practice Compliance
PRACTICE NOTES
Professional indemnity insurance renewal for SRA-regulated law firms in England and Wales: timelines, proposal form guidance, risk disclosures, insurer selection, claims handling and ancillary covers
This Practice Note
This Practice Note is aimed at law firms regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). It sets out practical ways to approach renewal of your professional indemnity insurance (PII) policy, as your renewal strategy can markedly affect the results you secure, regardless of prevailing insurance market conditions. As firms adapt by expanding business models, adopting new working practices, becoming more agile or pursuing opportunities in other territories, open and effective dialogue helps to limit the chance of unintentionally impacting PII cover.
When choosing an insurer, you can factor in your future plans, claim handling requirements and any added value services, and it is sensible to ensure you understand differences in what is offered. This Practice Note gives practical examples of how best to manage your PII renewal. For guidance on the regulatory requirements that apply to PII, see Practice Note: Professional indemnity insurance—law firms. Your PII is more than a regulatory obligation; it provides crucial reassurance to your clients, your firm and your fee-earning staff when faced with claims or potential claims...
Practice Compliance
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