Whether you are talking about the design industry or making movies in Hollywood, the official buzz term of the year is Artificial Intelligence. You may fear it or embrace it,…
SUCCESSOR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL It is likely that at some point in your career, you will be asked to replace another design professional on a project. While the thrill of new…
The last quarter of 2023 is approaching, and it is always good to have a review of your firm’s insurance policies. There are a few things to consider when reviewing…
Replacing a Design Firm on a Project When a design firm is asked to replace the original firm on a project, there are ethical, regulatory, and professional liability concerns that…
What is surplus lines insurance on professional liability policy for an architect/engineer? Surplus lines insurance companies will insure a firm that is considered higher risk and a policy that admitted…
What is included in a business owner policy for architects/engineer firm? The business owner policy has a few major sections of the policy to be aware of. General liability is…
Ways to improve my architecture/engineering firm’s professional liability renewal premium- The renewal premium is based on the fully completed professional liability renewal application, but there are some ways to help…
What does a ‘hammer clause’ mean for an architect/engineer in a professional liability policy? A hammer clause is a clause that allows an insurer to settle a claim without the…
THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTRACTUAL TERMINATION PROVISIONS The primary purpose of a contract is to expressly detail the rights and obligations of the parties. As such, a well-crafted contract will provide…
What is an insuring agreement in an architects/engineers professional liability policy? An insuring agreement is a legal contract between an insurance company and your architecture/engineering firm. It is the insurance…
Workers’ compensation insurance gives employees medical, wage and other financial benefits if they are injured or become ill during the course of their work/job. This coverage is required in most…
Claims Made Policy How does claims made work on a professional liability policy for architects/engineers? Claims made is the most common type of policy for professional liability. Claims made means…