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Welcome to ALPS Policy FAQ
Do I need to notify that I have hired a non-attorney employee?
How do I notify you of changes to my firm (adding an attorney, address change, firm name change, etc)?
Does ALPS offer CLEs to its insureds?
Who do I call if I have questions about my policy?
Do I need to notify ALPS of changes to my Areas of Practice?
If I add or delete an attorney during the policy period, how is it charged or credited?
How do I request another copy of my Declarations Page?
How do I request a Certificate of Insurance?
In which states does ALPS provide insurance?

Welcome to ALPS Policy FAQ
Providing our clients with timely, personal service is our priority. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at (800) 367-4366.

Please review the most frequently asked policy questions below. If you do not find what you are looking for, please contact us directly so that we may assist you.
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Do I need to notify that I have hired a non-attorney employee?
You will need to update the number of employees to the firm on your renewal application.
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How do I notify you of changes to my firm (adding an attorney, address change, firm name change, etc)?
Notification of changes will need to be received in writing. If you are adding an attorney, we will need to receive a letter from a partner in the firm requesting the attorney be added to the policy, stating the exact date to add the attorney. The new attorney will also need to complete an Individual Attorney Supplement (IAS). If an attorney leaves your firm, please notify us of this change. All changes to the firm should be reported within thirty (30) days of the change.
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Does ALPS offer CLEs to its insureds?
Yes, we offer some of the most relevant and interactive CLEs in the industry.  View the CLEs and Events on this website or ask an ALPS representative about CLEs in your area.
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Who do I call if I have questions about my policy?
Please call your ALPS representative at (800) 367-2577.
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Do I need to notify ALPS of changes to my Areas of Practice?
Please notify ALPS of these changes at renewal time on your application.
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If I add or delete an attorney during the policy period, how is it charged or credited?
ALPS does not charge to add an attorney mid-term, nor does ALPS refund premium if an attorney is deleted mid-term.
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How do I request another copy of my Declarations Page?
All requests will need to be received in writing. Requests can be faxed to (406) 728-7416 or you can click here to log on to your account and print a copy.
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How do I request a Certificate of Insurance?
All requests will need to be received in writing. The request will have to include the name of the Certificate Holder, their address and if you wish to have a copy faxed to their attention. Requests can be faxed to (406) 728-7416 or you can click here to log on to your account and request a copy.
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In which states does ALPS provide insurance?
ALPS protects lawyers and law firms in the following 25 states and 3 U.S. territories: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and U.S. Virgin Islands.
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