What does my architecture/engineering firm need to do in the event of a claim or circumstance? First and foremost your firm needs to report the claim or circumstance immediately to…
Understanding Workers Compensation for Architects/Engineers Firms The workers compensation policy can be complicated but once you understand how it works it can become easier to comprehend. There are six standard…
How to Get Paid Promptly… and Not Get Sued by Barry Temkin and Kate DiGeronimo Every design professional likes to get paid promptly. While it is not the only reason…
What are some of the coverages that can be added on to an architects/engineers business owner policy? There are many types of coverages that are automatically included in a business…
Definition of a Claim in an Architects/Engineers Professional Liability Policy The definition of a claim is important because your firm will want to know when/if you should be reporting a…
Directors & Officers Insurance – Why? Your organization’s assets and the personal assets of its directors and officers are at risk with every decision you make, every day. Directors and…
What to Know About the Design Professionals Errors and Omissions (Professional Liability) Policy While the policy is not complicated to read, there are some areas to be aware of when…
Electronic Transfer of Documents By, Powell, Trachtman, Logan, Carrle & Lombardo, P.C.* I. What’s at stake? Clients, contractors and subconsultants frequently request that your work product be supplied in an…
Free Pre-Claims Assistance for Architects and Engineers Most Professional Liability insurance companies offer free pre-claims assistance for firms. This is offered when a claim has not technically been filed but…
Does Your Home Owners Insurance Cover Service Line Coverage? Protect your property – and what’s underneath it Chances are you have multiple “service lines” running underground on your property: pipes…
Does car insurance cover pets? It depends. While pet coverage is readily available by some car insurance companies, it’s not always a given — some insurers automatically include coverage for…
Endorsements Available on the Business Owner Policy for Architects and Engineers There are several endorsements available on the business owner policy and this will vary with each insurance company. Here…