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.

Since 1993, The Bar Plan Foundation has been investing in the legal community and its future.To date, we’ve awarded 148 ...
08/26/2026

Since 1993, The Bar Plan Foundation has been investing in the legal community and its future.

To date, we’ve awarded 148 law school scholarships totaling $330,000 and provided more than $234,000 to 48 nonprofit organizations through fundraising efforts.

Help us continue the impact! ⛳ Join us September 15 for our Topgolf Fundraising Event.

Register: https://hubs.ly/Q04vngtN0

💡 Did You Know? Since 1993, The Bar Plan Foundation has raised more than $564,000 to support charitable organizations an...
08/24/2026

💡 Did You Know? Since 1993, The Bar Plan Foundation has raised more than $564,000 to support charitable organizations and law school scholarships.

Each year, the Foundation awards scholarships to Missouri and Kansas area law students who demonstrate exceptional ethics and professionalism in the classroom and their communities. Funds raised through events like our annual Topgolf Fundraiser help us continue that mission while also supporting organizations that make a difference in the legal community.

⛳ Join us September 15 and help us keep the impact going!

Register: https://hubs.ly/Q04v4QDF0

It was great connecting with attorneys at The Missouri Bar's Family Law Conference in Branson last week!Attendees design...
08/24/2026

It was great connecting with attorneys at The Missouri Bar's Family Law Conference in Branson last week!

Attendees designed their own hats with custom patches (picking the patches may have been the hardest part!) and stopped by to visit with our team. As several attendees shared, designing their hats was a fun creative outlet and a chance to unwind — plus, they left with a one-of-a-kind souvenir! We loved watching their visions come to life.

And congratulations to Kaelyn Guinty, the winner of our cooler raffle! 🎉

Day 2 at the Missouri Bar Family Law Conference in Branson! We're set up with custom patch hats, snacks, and other goodi...
08/21/2026

Day 2 at the Missouri Bar Family Law Conference in Branson! We're set up with custom patch hats, snacks, and other goodies — come by and say hi! Our team (Kim Edgar, VP of Surety Underwriting; Claire Emery, Customer Account Manager; and Claire Hamberg, Marketing Manager) is on hand to answer your questions about malpractice coverage or court bonds. Stop by our booth and make a hat!

⛳ Golf, giving back, and a little friendly competition!Join The Bar Plan Foundation on September 15 at Topgolf – Chester...
08/18/2026

⛳ Golf, giving back, and a little friendly competition!

Join The Bar Plan Foundation on September 15 at Topgolf – Chesterfield for a fundraiser benefiting the 2027 National High School Mock Trial Championship, returning to St. Louis for the first time since 1999!

Play for fun or compete in the tournament, bring a team or come on your own — plus, sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available.

Come have some fun while supporting the next generation of legal professionals!
Register at https://hubs.ly/Q04tlt4z0

What a beautiful (and hopefully not too hot!) morning for golf! We're out at The Bar Plan Foundation Charity Golf Tourna...
08/14/2026

What a beautiful (and hopefully not too hot!) morning for golf! We're out at The Bar Plan Foundation Charity Golf Tournament for the Benefit of the Volunteer Attorney Project in Independence, Missouri. Golfers grabbed goodie bags, neck cooling fans, and tasty treats before hitting the course.

Thank you for having us, Legal Aid of Western Missouri and VAP!

08/13/2026

⛳ Swing for a cause!

Join The Bar Plan Foundation on September 15 at Topgolf – Chesterfield for an afternoon of networking, friendly competition, and giving back to the legal community.

This year's event will support the 2027 National High School Mock Trial Championship, hosted by the Saint Louis Bar Foundation. The championship is returning to St. Louis for the first time since 1999!

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or have never picked up a club, there's a way to join the fun:

- Choose Fun Play or Tournament Play
- Register a team, reserve a bay, or purchase individual tickets
- Become an event sponsor
- Showcase your business through advertising opportunities

Come make connections, have some fun, and help support the next generation of legal professionals!

Learn more and register: https://hubs.ly/Q04sYq170

A difficult situation doesn't always have to become a costly one.If you're facing a circumstance that could lead to a cl...
07/31/2026

A difficult situation doesn't always have to become a costly one.

If you're facing a circumstance that could lead to a claim, don't wait. Early reporting gives The Bar Plan's experienced claims team the opportunity to assess the situation and help guide you through the next steps.

07/30/2026

Many Missouri lawyers assume email disclaimers are required under the Rules of Professional Conduct—but that's a common misconception.

In this week's Risk Management Minute, Chris Stiegemeyer discusses when disclaimers are actually required, common pitfalls with law firm websites and contact forms, and practical steps to help protect your practice.

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St. Louis, MO

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

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(800) 843-2277

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