Caught in the Spotlight: Why Federal Managers Become the Face of Government Scandals, and How PLI Can Protect You
In August, FEDS Protection President & Founder Tony Vergnetti, along with FEDS Director of Marketing, Strategy, and Business Development Brenda Wilson, hosted a webinar to discuss the professional exposures of federal managers and how Professional Liability Insurance (PLI) can help protect against these liabilities. Whenever and wherever you turn on the news, you will see coverage of ongoing “scandals” within the federal government. While these controversies are mostly prompted by decisions made at the highest levels, the public face of a government scandal often becomes a long-serving career federal manager who is made to be the scapegoat. The webinar asked—if you are a federal manager, are you prepared for the spotlight and intense media scrutiny that may come with an investigation into your office’s conduct?
Whether it is from the news media, political officials, or the public at large, every single day there are examples of increasing scrutiny and pressure on hard working and dedicated federal managers. Where there is scrutiny and media attention, there are often lawsuits, investigations, and disciplinary proceedings as a result. Many federal managers are unaware of their everyday management exposures or are hesitant to purchase PLI because they cannot picture themselves needing to invoke coverage.
Throughout the webinar, Tony and Brenda explain how federal managers are vulnerable to disciplinary actions and lawsuits and how you cannot always rely on DOJ representation to protect you. PLI is a critical piece of any federal manager’s playbook: an insurance policy that will provide you with legal representation in the event of a civil, administrative, or criminal action that arises from actions taken in your scope of employment. To watch the webinar, click here.
FEDS offers policies with $1 million, $2 million, or $3 million for legal defense and indemnity for personal capacity lawsuits. Additionally, all policies include $200,000 in coverage for administrative actions and $100,000 in coverage for criminal investigations. Annual premiums for FEDS Protection PLI start at $290, which is less than it would typically cost to hire a federal employment lawyer for an hour. To learn more about how a FEDS PLI policy can protect you and your career, visit www.fedsprotection.com or call (866) 955-FEDS, M-F 8:30am-6pm to speak directly to a representative.
*This article is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.