Early Mediation – A Low-Risk High-Reward Proposition
Early Mediation – A Low-Risk High-Reward Proposition Early mediation is a mechanism that can provide a path to resolution. This forum allows the parties to present their issues to a…
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Understanding Depleting Limits of Liability in a Professional Liability Policy for Architects and Engineers Limits of liability in your firm’s policy will be defined in the declarations page of your…
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Workers’ Compensation Insurance Workers’ compensation insurance (also known as workman’s comp insurance) provides benefits to employees for work-related injuries or illnesses including medical care, wages from lost work time, and…
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AUTO NO-FAULT REFORM QUICK FACTS The following information is provided on behalf of the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. When Does the New Law Take Effect? The law…
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Can my firm increase limits of liability on my Professional Liability policy? The insurance company will need to look at all of the factors before determining if the limits of…
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Social Media and Design Firms Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are just a few examples of the technology available to design firms and other businesses to…
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Deductibles in Professional Liability Policies for Architects and Engineers There are many deductible options and it will vary based on the insurance company and the size of your firm. Here…
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CONTRACTUAL DEFENSE PROTECTION – A NEW SOLUTION FOR THE OLD “DUTY TO DEFEND” PROBLEM Per the AIA: A contractual duty to defend is an obligation whereby one party, in…
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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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Cybersecurity Insurance is the best present! *Digital tips t…
Cybersecurity Insurance is the best present! Heather Turner, digital managing editor of NU Property Casualty 360, provides us with 10 digital tips for a secure holiday shopping season. “The advent of the…
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Third-Party Vendor Problems Third-Party data breaches are becoming the normal. Partnering with a third party often requires sharing confidential and sensitive information. Too often, cyber security is ignored when companies…
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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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