When to report a professional liability claim to your firm’s…
It is important to know when to report a claim to your insurance company but commonly the answer is as soon as your firm knows. Here are some guidelines to…
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Internet Safety – What you should know!
June was Internet Safety Month! It’s a time dedicated to raising awareness about online safety and promoting responsible digital habits. Businesses need to focus on protecting personal information, avoiding scams,…
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Risk Management Measures That Help with PL Premium
Not only will risk management provide additional protection and education for your firm but it could provide additional premium credit for your firm’s professional liability policy. Typically, there isn’t one…
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Risk Management Resources for Architects/Engineers
Risk management is a very important piece of running a design firm. There are many risks that architects/engineers take daily, it’s good to know what those risks are and how…
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The ins and outs of an extended reporting period (ERP) for a…
Extended Reporting Period (ERP) Your firm may have decided not to renew your professional liability policy due to retirement, or the firm is closing. Your firm has the option to…
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What to look for in contracts for architects/engineers
Contracts are the ‘start’ of a project, it is the point on which your firm and your firm’s client agree on the details of what will transpire on the project. …
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Risk management resources for architects/engineers
Risk management and continuing education are important to stay up on the trends in the business and to understand the issues that can arise in your architecture/engineering firm. Here are…
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CONDOMINIUM CASE STUDY
Great American’s Risk Management Department often receives inquiries from our insureds regarding the pros and cons of engaging in condominium projects. Recently, we received a question about entering a project…
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Risks: Design Firms and Contractors
While design firms and contractors work together on projects, what the firms do on the project are quite different. The first area that architects/engineers should be aware of is in…
Read MoreEnd of year review for architects/engineers
It is a good time of the year to assess and evaluate how things went for your firm and how you would like to move forward in 2025. Here are…
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