LAWPRO appoints Simon Bernstein VP Specialty Claims

Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company (LAWPRO) announces the appointment of Simon Bernstein to the position of Vice-President, Specialty Claims Department. In this capacity, Mr. Bernstein will be responsible for a team of claims professionals handling, among others, TitlePLUS and Excess Insurance claims and claims involving coverage issues.

Mr. Bernstein brings to his new role extensive experience in claims management, loss control, risk management and underwriting in the insurance industry. A graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School, Mr. Bernstein practised in private practice before moving into the financial services sector where he held positions of increasing responsibility in claims management and risk assessment. As Assistant Vice-President, Financial and Professional Services Claims (Canada) at St. Paul Travelers Insurance, Mr. Bernstein directed a staff responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of claims and setting litigation strategies. He is currently Assistant Vice-President, Underwriting at LAWPRO.