The Van Wagner Group

Malpractice Insurance for Mental Health Professionals

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Providing Peace of Mind to the Mental &
Behavioral Health Field for Over 30 Years

The Van Wagner Group, a division of SterlingRisk, has been providing comprehensive insurance solutions to the addiction treatment and counseling field for over 25 years.

Who We Are

Van Wagner is committed to providing the highest service level to its human and social service organizations insurance needs and offer industry leading coverage, expert knowledge, unmatched service and financial strength.

Van Wagner insurance policies are underwritten by Great American Insurance group. Great American has provided insurance solutions to the Behavioral Health Management marketplace for 35 years.

Van Wagner is the official endorsed insurance broker for the California Consortium of Addiction programs and Professionals (CCAPP).

Why Do You Need Van Wagner?

If you are employed at a facility, are you included under their professional liability? Are your personal assets adequately covered? Does this mean you do not need your own professional liability coverage?

  • All practicing healthcare providers need Professional Liability Insurance
  • Your employers coverage may not provide coverage for you for past incidents once you leave their employment
  • Coverage provided by your workplace generally will not cover you for actions brought against you by licensing board or other regulatory body
  • “Peace of mind”
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Broad

Extended Coverage to a Multitude of Organizations: A policy that insures a wide range of exposures.

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Comprehensive

Extensive coverage available with easy-to-understand policy language: we offer general liability, abuse, professional, and umbrella.

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Easy

User friendly Online Application, Instant Quick Quote and Online Payment available.

Who We Serve

Individual

Covers individual professionals up to $1 million for each malpractice suit filed against you and up to $3 million per year. Also includes General Liability for other lawsuits. Higher limits also available.

  • Drug and alcohol addiction counselors
  • Health educators
  • Interventionists
  • Mental health counselors
  • Rehabilitation counselors
  • Wellness counselors
  • Case Workers / Managers
  • Social Workers
  • Life and personal coaches
  • Marriage and Family Therapists
  • Certified Employee Assistance Professionals
  • Art, Music, Dance, Pet and Recreation Therapists
  • Dietitians and nutritionists
  • Psychologists
  • Recovery coaches
  • Peer support specialists
  • Clinical supervisors
  • Students
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Facilities

Provides comprehensive insurance and risk management solutions for organizations with more than 1 employee that specialize in human services. Coverages can include Professional Liability (with a broad definition of Professional Services), General Liability, Property, Auto Liability, Excess and Cyber Liability.

  • Addiction treatment facilities and providers
  • Dual diagnosis facilities
  • Residential treatment facilities
  • Outpatient facilities
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Managed Behavioral Healthcare Facilities
  • Health care consultants
  • Individual counselors/facilities
  • Detoxification services
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