Berkley offers enhanced professional liability cover

A W.R. Berkley Corp. unit said Wednesday it is offering enhanced middle-market professional liability coverage.

Berkley Select’s coverage enhancements include coverage for losses associated with social engineering acts, a withheld fee assistant endorsement of up to $25,000 to cover unpaid legal fees, and a partner departure extended reporting period for law firm mergers and acquisitions.

Berkley Select has also enhanced its risk management services to include risk assessments for individual law firms, the insurer said.

The program offers up to $5 million in limits, according to a spokeswoman.