Professional Liability Insurance
 You insure
your car, home, and possessions against loss. Can you
afford NOT to insure yourself in your professional
practice? Many believe that the Acts and
Omission Insurance carried by the school board is adequate to protect them, - WRONG! We
often discover too late that the insurance and legal counsel is not
concerned about district employees. You may find that without MPE, you are all alone with
significant exposure for your actions as an educator. Your MPE insurance provides up to
$2,000,000 in damages and provides for legal expenses in addition.
Every year, more and more professionals are finding that the expense
of defending themselves against a charge of simple assault or other frivolous charges has
become a part of our profession.
Your MPE liability provides up to $20,000 to defend you against such charges.
Many members find that the $1,000 for legal advice on
employment and contract issues, or for counsel on non-renewal actions, more than justifies
their MPE dues throughout an entire career.
Finally, in the event you are required to post bond - yes, it
happens frequently every year - your insurance provides up to $5,000 for bond.
This can help avoid unnecessary embarrassment to you as a professional.
Reasonable Dues
 Annual dues for members are still only $100.00 ($50.00 for non-certified) and
includes professional liability insurance of $2,000,000, $10,000 Accidental Death
and Dismemberment insurance, full members benefit program, and a subscription to the MPE
Journal.
Annually cost for certified personnel is $120, for an individual and $200 for teaching couples. Non-certified personnel, teaching retirees or part-time personnel are only $60. Interns and students with insurance are only $14.
All of the above include educator professional liability of $2,000,000 plus legal expenses, $20,000 legal defense against criminal charges in your professional capacity, and up to $10,000 for employment or professional matters. When you compare this cost to union membership of $350 or more, most of which supports their national office and political agenda, you realize just one plus to being a professional. Become a member today.
Added Benefits
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Professional Affiliation with compatible educators who comprise MPE membership.
While we affiliate with the Coalition of Independent Education Association, we are not
bound to any policies or rules from any national office.
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Professional Publications come with membership. The MPE
Journal provides information on educational issues and innovations. Articles by members
are encouraged and scholarly papers from any and all sources may be considered.
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Annual Convention and Summer Conferences provide networking
and growth opportunities, vendors' exhibits, and featured speakers.
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Professional Representations on members' behalf at the Mississippi legislature.
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