Canyon Interstate Insurance Brokers — specializing exclusively in Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance since day one.
Dean Hamid
CLCS, AINS
Principal Broker & Insurance Specialist
Canyon Interstate Insurance Brokers, LLC
CA License #0I65868
National Producer #17122677
CLCS
Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist
The National Underwriter Company
Advanced designation focused on commercial property and casualty coverage — including professional liability and errors & omissions insurance.
AINS
Associate in General Insurance
The Institutes (CPCU Society)
Foundational insurance designation covering risk management, policy analysis, claims, and insurance operations.
About Dean
Dean Hamid has spent his career focused on one thing: helping attorneys find the right professional liability coverage. While most insurance brokers offer a little bit of everything, Dean built the CIIB Lawyers Program around a single specialty — and that focus makes a meaningful difference.
Through CIIB, Dean has developed direct access to some of the strongest carriers writing lawyers PLI in the market today — including Arch, Zurich, The Hanover, and Attorney Protective. These aren't admitted programs available to any broker; they're relationships built over years of consistent volume and low loss ratios.
Dean holds the Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS) and Associate in General Insurance (AINS) designations — both rigorous credentials that demonstrate a deep understanding of commercial coverage, policy language, and risk management principles.
Whether you're a solo practitioner just starting out, a mid-size firm approaching renewal, or a larger practice with complex coverage needs, Dean approaches every account with the same level of care and attention.
About the Company
Canyon Interstate Insurance Brokers (CIIB) is a California- licensed insurance brokerage built around a single program: lawyers professional liability insurance. Our singular focus allows us to offer what generalist brokers can't — carrier relationships, program pricing, and underwriting knowledge that comes only from years of dedicated specialization.
We serve attorneys across California and nationally, from solo practices to multi-attorney firms with complex practice portfolios. Every quote we provide reflects a thorough understanding of your firm's risk profile — not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Exclusive Program Access
CIIB has direct relationships with Arch, Zurich, The Hanover, and Attorney Protective — carriers that don't work with every broker. Our program pricing reflects that volume and loyalty.
Lawyers PLI Specialist
This is all we do. We don't write homeowners or auto policies on the side. Lawyers professional liability is our entire focus — which means deeper expertise and better outcomes for you.
Responsive, Personal Service
You deal directly with Dean — not a call center. Questions get answered the same day. Renewals are handled proactively, not scrambled at the last minute.
Risk Management Built In
Coverage alone isn't enough. Dean advises clients on engagement letter best practices, conflict-check procedures, and file management — reducing claim frequency before it starts.
Ready to get started?
Get a bindable quote for your firm — usually within 24 hours.