Retired solicitors say they are living in fear of historical negligence claims landing on their doorsteps, as the backstop for protecting them draws to a close. The Solicitors Indemnity Fund is set to close from September – a move delayed by a year previously – as the safety net for claims against a firm dating past the six-year run-off date is whipped away. After a law firm closes, run-off cover must be purchased to protect solicitors and their clients if a claim arises because of negligence. The SIF has been dubbed as a ‘sleep easy’ clause as it protects retired solicitors – or potentially their estates – from historical claims.