Defendant is sued as the successor in interest to Frank B. Hall Co., an insurance broker through which plaintiff purchased numerous excess and/or umbrella liability policies. Plaintiff alleges that Frank B. Hall mishandled claims made by it under the subject policies and that coverage was consequently denied, leaving plaintiff exposed to substantial liability. We agree with Supreme Court that plaintiff's action is time-barred.
Contrary to plaintiff's contention, the continuous representation doctrine is not applicable to insurance brokers and they are not professionals within the meaning of CPLR 214(6) (see, Chase Scientific Research, Inc. v. NIA Group, Inc., 96 N.Y.2d 20, 2001 N Y LEXIS 531).
THIS CONSTITUTES THE DECISION AND ORDER OF THE SUPREME COURT, APPELLATE DIVISION, FIRST DEPARTMENT.