Frederick Fisher J.D, CCP
Los Angeles, CA
Frederick Fisher, J.D., CCP is a seasoned expert in Professional Liability with a career spanning over 50 years. Renowned for his dedication to client financial security, he advocates for providing clients with strong financial safeguards, letting competitors focus on "selling some insurance."
Mr. Fisher serves on the Editorial Board of Agents of America, is an original faculty member at the Claims College’s School of Professional Lines (sponsored by the Claims & Litigation Management Association), and has been the Senior Technical Advisor a research manual titled Professional Liability Insurance published by the International Risk Management Institute. A founding member and past President of the over40,000-member strong Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), he was awarded the PLUS Founders Award in 2019.
In addition to his roles in education and advisory, Mr. Fisher is a prolific writer and speaker. He authored the 2024 publication “Claims Made Insurance - The Policy That Changed the Industry” (published by the Insurance Journal/Wells Publishing Co.) and has over 80 industry related articles to his name, along with more than 150 industry related presentations and classes.
Mr. Fisher’s career began with two decades as a Professional Lines Claims Adjuster, specializing in Professional Liability claims, qualitative claim audits, risk management, and loss control. Later, he founded ELM Insurance Brokers, where he led as CEO for over 20 years. Currently, he consults as a Subject Matter Expert for several PLUS RPLU courses, advises A.M. Best as a recommended expert, and provides expert witness testimony. Known for his insights into “The Gotchya’s that’ll Getchya ™ ” of Executive Liability and Specialty Lines Insurance, he remains a trusted advisor to businesses navigating complex liability landscapes.
