Notice of State Liability Insurance

Excess Professional Liability coverage is provided to all employees up to $1 million per occurrence with a $1 million aggregate. 

Coverage for consultation with an attorney regarding violation of professional or employment related right is provided at $2,500 per claim, subject to a $5,000 aggregate per employee, per policy year.

Reasonable and necessary attorneys fees and costs incurred by an employee arising from a criminal proceeding alleging a criminal act was committed within the professional activities of an employee are covered up to $50,000.  Employee must be found "not guilty" of all criminal charges.    

Employees are encouraged to visit NC Public Schools online for a copy of the insurance contract. 

Employees are encouraged to visit The North Carolina Professional Liability Website for information about this state-funded program and details on How to File a Claim. 

 Liability Insurance for Public School Employees is provided to all employees, including volunteers of public and charter schools.  There is no enrollment process, nor is there a fee or premium charge to employees.   

For additional information or questions, contact Eileen Townsend, NCDPI Chief of Insurance, at 919.807.3522 or eileen.townsend@dpi.nc.gov.