Bankers’ Defender Program

Underwritten and administered by Rockwood Programs

Your financial institution clients deserve quality insurance and exceptional defense, and with

Rockwood’s Bankers’ Defender Program for lenders, trusts and banks with assets under $1 billion,

you can deliver on that promise. Our program combines deep expertise, tailored coverage,

and exceptional claim service through the leading U.S. defense litigation firm, Wilson Elser,

to ensure your success as their trusted advisor.

Your financial institution clients deserve quality insurance and exceptional defense, and with Rockwood’s Bankers’ Defender Program for lenders, trusts and banks with assets under $1 billion, you can deliver on that promise. Our program combines deep expertise, tailored coverage, and exceptional claim service through the leading U.S. defense litigation firm, Wilson Elser, to ensure your success as their trusted advisor.

What You Can Expect

Comprehensive Coverage

From D&O and E&O to Cyber Liability and Financial Institution Bonds, our program provides all-lines coverage designed to meet the unique needs of banks, private trusts and non-depository institutions like lenders and development funds.

Tailored Solutions

We understand that financial institutions vary in purpose and scope. Our underwriting team works closely with you to craft policies that address the specific risks and exposures of your clients.

Responsive Claims Support

In the event of a loss, your client will be afforded an advocacy defense provided by one of the nation’s top law firms.

Strength and Stability

Our program is backed by Fortegra, an A.M. Best A- (Excellent) rated carrier.

Expert Support

Bankers’ Defender is administered by Rockwood Programs, a national program administrator with over 28 years experience, to deliver the product and pricing you need to succeed.

Program Highlights

  • Limits of liability up to $5M on most lines, and $2M for EPLI

  • Diverse array of management/professional liability coverages:

  • Liability coverages including D&O, E&O, EPL, Fiduciary, IRA/Keough,

    Lenders, Insurance Services, Privacy, Cyber & Excess, as well as

    Financial Institution Bond.

  • Access to excess markets to address higher limit needs

  • Eligible classes include:

  • Depository institutions offering traditional banking style products and services

  • Closely-held private trust companies

  • Non-depository institutions, including but not limited to:

  • Mortgage bankers/brokers

  • Auto lenders

  • Asset-based lenders

  • Community development funds

Your Bank & Lender Underwriters

Rockwood’s Bankers’ Defender Program will help you grow and renew your book of banking and lender-based businesses. You gain access to unmatched expertise, tailored solutions, and industry-best claims support through the leading defense litigator in the US.

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