Law Mutual

Under the Legal Profession Act 2008 the Law Society of Western Australia (“Law Society”) is required to make professional indemnity insurance arrangements for practitioners and former practitioners. Under the Legal Profession Regulations 2009, the Law Society is required to enter into arrangements with one or more insurers for professional indemnity insurance for practitioners and former practitioners.

 Law Mutual (WA) is a registered business name and is operated by the Law Society of Western Australia. Law Mutual (WA) administers the compulsory professional indemnity scheme to legal practitioners (“Scheme”).

The Law Society of Western Australia is not licensed under the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the operation of the Scheme, and the Scheme is not regulated under the Insurance Act 1973.

The three major functions of Law Mutual (WA) are to:

1. Obtain competitively priced insurance coverage for Western Australian law firms; 
2. Implement risk management strategies to reduce the instances of claims; and
3. Establish an efficient claims management service.

Find out more in our comprehensive overview.

View and download Law Mutual insurance forms and find out how to book for Risk Management Seminars.

Law Mutual (WA) Satisfaction Survey

In November 2011, CATALYSE® conducted a satisfaction survey for Law Mutual (WA). The purpose of the study was to explore overall satisfaction with Law Mutual, satisfaction with key elements of Law Mutual’s service, and suggested improvements. Law Mutual invited all insureds to complete an online survey. The study attracted 422 responses, with an associated sample error of +/- 4.8% at the 95% confidence interval.

The survey found that Law Mutual is fairly well known and liked. The organisation is generally regarded to be professionally operated, knowledgeable, accessible and responsive, with a sincere interest in solving problems. While many agree that it provides competitively priced coverage and an efficient claims management service, there is room to strengthen these perceptions, especially among those who have never claimed.

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Contact Information:

Street Address:        
Level 4, 140 St Georges Terrace
PERTH  WA  6000

Postal Address:
PO Box Z5345
PERTH  WA  6831

Telephone:    (08) 9481 3111

Facsimile:      (08) 9481 3166 

Email:           info@lawmutualwa.com.au