Ahern Insurance Brokerage (AIB) and The Bar Association of San Francisco (BASF) have enjoyed a working relationship that dates back to 2001, when the agency became the Endorsed Insurance Broker for Professional Liability Insurance coverage with XL Insurance Company.
In an effort to continue providing BASF members with comprehensive and competitively priced insurance products, BASF has expanded the AIB endorsement to include the following lines of coverage:
- Workers’ Compensation
- General Liability/Property
- Employment Practices Liability
Through our employee benefits division, AHERN|ELT Insurance Services, LLC, the following lines of coverage are available:
- Medical
- Disability
- Life and Retirement Plans
For more information on these lines of coverage, please contact Ed Lee at AHERN|ELT at elee@aherninsurance.com
The Bar Association of San Francisco Professional Liability Program

XL Insurance is considered one of the world’s leaders in Professional Liability Insurance coverage with consolidated assets of $54.8 billion and $9.3 billion in consolidated shareholders’ equity. In addition XL (Admitted) is rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.
Some highlights of this exclusive BASF program include:
- Up to $10,000,000 in Primary Limits
- Premium Discounts Available if the firm attends or has the following:
- Attending a BASF MCLE Seminar
- Full-time Legal Administrator
- Certified Legal Specialist
- $50,000 Defense Expense Outside the Limit of Liability
- Free Retirement and Disability ERP Options (subject to policy conditions)
- Payment of up to $35,000 per policy period for the Defense of Disciplinary Actions (does not erode policy limit)
- Deductible reduced by 50% (not to exceed $5,000) if the insured agrees to binding arbitration or mediation at carrier’s request
- Risk Management Program for firms 1-10 in size to include:
- Risk Management Hot-Line
- Free On-Line MCLE
- Quarterly Newsletters
For competitive rates and comprehensive coverage click here for our on-line application. Or Contact Kevin P. Ahern at (415) 439-5282 or kahern@aherninsurance.com
The Bar Association of San Francisco Business Insurance

AIB provides Workers’ Compensation and General Liability/Property coverage through The Hartford. Founded in 1810, The Hartford (Admitted) is one of the strongest and most established insurance companies in the country with a rating of “A+” (Superior) by A.M. Best.
As a BASF member, you are eligible to receive a 10% discount on the Workers’ Compensation policy through AIB. In addition, when combining this policy with the Business Insurance policy, BASF members will receive an additional 5% premium credit discount (minimum premium’s will apply).
Click here to complete our on-line application.
Check back soon for information on Employment Practices Liability Insurance!