Risk Management Archives - Professional Underwriters

Expert Testimony Required for Suits Against Design Firms

June 9, 2026

A recent decision by the South Dakota Supreme Court highlights a lesson that construction litigators and project participants know well: when claims involve highly technical design and construction issues, expert…

General Liability and Professional Liability

Architects & Engineers need both General Liability and…

Insurance, Risk Management

April 13, 2026

Architects and engineers need both professional liability and general liability because they protect against completely different types of risk—and relying on just one leaves major gaps. Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) This covers…

Construction Risk Report – Plaintiff Not Required To F…

Case Studies, Insurance, Newsletters, Risk Management

March 30, 2026

Plaintiff Healy Long & Jevin, Inc. (“Healy”), a construction subcontractor, filed a Complaint for breach of contract, unjust enrichment, negligent misrepresentation, and violation of the Pennsylvania Contractor and Subcontractor Payment…

Commercial Umbrella vs Commercial Excess Liability Policy

Insurance, Risk Management

March 9, 2026

Your insurance agent has just given two quotes to review. One is for a Commercial Umbrella and one is for an Excess Liability policy. What is the difference? A Commercial Umbrella…

2026 PUI Risk Management Seminar

Risk Management

March 5, 2026

🚨 Free Risk Management Seminar for Design Professionals 🚨 Join us on Thursday, March 19, 2026 for an engaging seminar designed specifically for architects, engineers, and design professionals. Lessons Learned…

ConstructionRisk Report (February 2026)

Case Studies, Insurance, Risk Management

February 23, 2026

Inside this Issue A1 – State Law Requirements for Affidavits of Merit Don’t Apply to Federal Litigation A2 – Plaintiff not Required to File Mediation Request before Filing Suit Article 1 State…

FREE Risk Management Seminar – Earn 4 HSW CE Credits

Risk Management

February 12, 2026

Click HERE to register! 2026 Seminar Speakers & Topics Presentation by Scott D. Stoner Pitfalls of AI in Construction Mr. Stoner has successfully handled claims involving design defects, tortious interference,…

How to choose an architects/engineers professional liability…

Insurance, Risk Management

January 22, 2026

Assess your risk by considering the statute of limitations, potential for future claims (especially after closing or retirement), and carrier options like free tails or multi-year costs, then select a period (often…

What is Social Engineering?

Insurance, Risk Management

December 30, 2025

Social engineering is a type of cyberattack that manipulates people—rather than hacking systems—to gain unauthorized access to information, money, or systems. It exploits human psychology such as trust, fear, urgency,…

What is Rectification Expense Coverage?

Insurance, Risk Management

November 24, 2025

What is Rectification Expense Coverage? Rectification Expense Coverage is a special add-on often found in Architects & Engineers (A&E) Professional Liability policies. Here’s what it actually protects you from —…

The Removal of the Design Professional from the Construction…

Case Studies, Insurance, Risk Management

November 10, 2025

TREND ALERT In recent years, design professionals have been increasingly excluded from the construction administration phase of projects in the design and construction industry. To reduce costs, owners and developers…

How to Choose a Professional Liability Insurance Company

Insurance, Risk Management

October 9, 2025

Key factors to consider when choosing a professional liability insurance company for my architecture/engineering firm. When comparing your options, look beyond the price and consider these factors: Coverage limits: Ensure the…

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Expert Testimony Required for Suits Against Design Firms

Architects & Engineers need both General Liability and…

Construction Risk Report – Plaintiff Not Required To F…

Commercial Umbrella vs Commercial Excess Liability Policy

2026 PUI Risk Management Seminar

ConstructionRisk Report (February 2026)

FREE Risk Management Seminar – Earn 4 HSW CE Credits

How to choose an architects/engineers professional liability…

What is Rectification Expense Coverage?

The Removal of the Design Professional from the Construction…

How to Choose a Professional Liability Insurance Company

Commercial Insurance

Professional Liability

Business Owners Coverage

Workers Compensation

More Selections

Personal Insurance (Michigan Only)

Homeowners

Automobile

Umbrella

Recreational Vehicles

Risk Management

Commercial
Insurance

Personal Insurance
(Michigan Only)