Welcome to The General Agency
Protecting Your Practice Since 1954
Supporting Insurance for Lawyers & Dentists
For over seventy years, The General Agency has partnered exclusively with professionals whose reputations depend on precision and trust. Whether you’re a dentist opening your first practice or a managing partner overseeing a firm, our policies are designed around your unique professional risks — not one-size-fits-all coverage. We focus on the details, so you can focus on your clients and patients.
Who We Serve
For Dentists
Whether you’re a new graduate purchasing your first professional liability policy or a seasoned practice owner managing multiple locations, your needs evolve as your career grows. We provide the protection to match — from malpractice and disability coverage to property, cyber, and workers’ compensation that safeguard your practice, staff, and patients.
Who We Serve
For Lawyers
Your clients rely on your expertise — your insurance should do the same. We offer coverage options that address the nuanced liabilities of legal practice, including malpractice, cyber threats, and firm-level property protection. Associates, partners, and firm owners each face distinct risks, and our advisors help you choose the right combination of policies to ensure complete coverage without excess cost.
About The General Agency
Why Professionals Choose Our Experience
As a third-generation agency headquartered in Charleston, we’ve built our reputation on one simple principle — expertise earns trust. Our clients stay with us because we understand the pressures of running a professional practice and the need for coverage that fits the realities of your field.
We’re not a call center or an online quote engine. We’re an independent brokerage that collaborates directly with specialized carriers for professional liability and business insurance. That independence allows us to negotiate smarter policies and deliver options that prioritize your interests, not a single insurer’s template.
- Specialized Knowledge: Decades serving only legal and dental professionals.
- Personalized Guidance: Direct access to advisors — not automated systems.
- Top-Rated Carriers: Partnered with industry leaders like CNA, Fortress, and others trusted in professional sectors.
- Local Presence, Regional Reach: Rooted in Charleston, serving all of South Carolina and Georgia.
Our Commitment to Transparency & Accessibility
Practical Education for Professionals
Professional development isn’t limited to continuing education — it’s also about managing risk. Our Risk Management section offers access to on-demand webinars, legal and dental toolkits, and downloadable guides written by experts in professional liability.
From navigating wire transfer fraud to maintaining data security in dental offices, we translate complex insurance topics into actionable guidance. Access these materials anytime to stay ahead of emerging threats and compliance standards.
