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Supplementary payments included in architects/engineers Professional Liability policy. Most Professional Liability policies have supplementary payments that are not subject to a deductible and are in addition to the limits of…
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Do’s and Don’ts of Professional Liability Claims for Architects and Engineers There are several things to be aware of when reporting a claim or once your firm is going through…
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What does my firm’s insurance policy cover? There are many insurance policies in the marketplace and many that are specific to architects and engineers. Below is a brief description of…
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Understanding Builders Risk Insurance Builders risk insurance is essential protection for construction projects, but it is complex and often misunderstood. This isn’t surprising. There are no standardized policy forms for…
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Indemnity Clauses in Contracts According to Brian K. Stewart, Esq. : Indemnity legal wording for a way to shift the risk for a particular problem that might arise on a construction…
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What insurance does my architecture/engineering firm need? There are some insurance policies that will be required by either contract or law and some that your firm needs to consider based…
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Is the next insurance crisis drinking water contaminated wit…
On the brink of another insurance crisis for drinking water not containing lead? A September article from the Insurance Journal explains this next public health issues and discusses the General Liability…
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