Deductibles on Policies for Architects/Engineers The deductibles will vary based on the type of policy for your design firm. It is important to know and understand your deductible on each…
Hired Auto Liability Coverage Hired Auto coverage provides Liability insurance for vehicles you lease, hire, rent, or borrow to use in connection with your business. Hired auto liability coverage example You’ve…
Umbrella Policy What is covered and not covered under an umbrella policy for architects/engineers? An umbrella policy provides additional coverage or excess limits for your design firm. What is covered…
Fiduciary Liability Coverage Why you and your organization need protection – If your company sponsors a retirement or health plan for its employees and you are involved in any way…
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…