• Data compromise response expense – provides the resources to respond to a breach of personal information.
• Computer attack – provides resources to respond to a computer attack.
• Cyber extortion – responds to an extortion threat.
• Data compromise liability – provides defense and settlement costs in the event of a suit related to a breach of personal information.
• Network security liability – provides defense and settlement costs in the event of a suit alleging that a system security failure on the part of the insured caused damage to a third party.
• Electronic media liability – provides defense and settlement costs in the event of a suit alleging that the insured infringed on a copyright or trademark, defamed a person or organization, or violated a person’s right to privacy.
• Identity recovery – provides owners of the insured practice with case management service and financial resources to recover control of their identities after an identity theft.

• Access to eRiskHub®, a risk management portal designed to help prepare and respond effectively to data breach and cyber attacks.

• Access to “TechQ” which offers FREE computer diagnostics by phone and competitive rates for virus removal, technical assistance and related digital security services.
• Access to experts in recovering from cyber extortion and data breaches.
• Process to request case management services and submit expense reimbursement claims.

The Risk Management team offers a 24-hour emergency risk management hotline for our insured psychiatrists/neurologists with direct and immediate access to risk management information when the need arises, even beyond traditional business hours. This toll-free hotline is dedicated solely to Allied World’s insured psychiatrists/neurologists and is provided at no cost. The hotline is staffed during business hours but is available through the hotline number 24/7 should an emergency issue arise. Psychiatrists/Neurologists have accessed the hotline after hours on many occasions for a variety of emergency issues, including imminent duty to warn issues.

Hotline for Psychiatrists and Texas Policyholders: 855-218-8161

Risk Management Resources for Psychologists

Attending the live presentation of an Allied World Risk Management webinar will count as one premium AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ towards the three hours needed with valid certificate of completion (except in New York). These credits also qualify for one-hour credit towards the three hours required to receive a risk management discount of 5% off your professional liability policy. Recorded playbacks do not apply toward the credit.

Please email RiskManagement@awacservices.com for information on how to register or listen to recorded playback.

Allied World is committed to delivering a comprehensive risk management program for APA and AACAP members.  Psychiatrist insureds receive monthly emails with articles on timely topics that could impact a practice, existing organizational structures, systems and staff.  All articles include best practices and risk mitigation strategies on how to best address the challenges outlined.

“In Session” is a quarterly newsletter designed to address legal and risk related issues that are critical to psychiatrists.  Each issue also includes Legal Updates so that insureds are aware of recent legislative news and legal exposures that can impact their practice.

In months when no newsletter is sent, insureds are emailed risk management advisories on a single issue.  Recent topics include Documentation as Your Best Defense, Professional Boundaries, and What Hat Are You Wearing? Exploring the Many Roles of the Provider.

If you are reporting a Subpoena, Lawsuit or Board complaint please fax or email the information and we will contact you within 24 hours or sooner.

Fax: (631) 598-7249

Email: claims@americanprofessional.com

For immediate assistance regarding these matters please call (800) 897-0033.