As we continue our series on common claim situations arising from specific project types, we must discuss projects where the general contractor deviates from design plans. It is a tale…
What is Crisis Management coverage? You may see Crisis Management coverage in your professional liability policy. You may wonder what is and what does it cover? If there’s a crisis…
New Year Resolutions Were you one of the many that made a New Year’s resolution this year? Trends show that by the third week in January most people have tossed…
The Importance of Contract Review for Your A&E Firm While there are many ways an Architecture, Engineering or Design Firm can manage their risk in providing their services to a…
2019 Risk Management Seminar for Design Professionals Last week at our 29th annual seminars in Grand Rapids, MI and Troy, MI we had over 60 firms join us!! Every year we…
COLUMBUS DAY Monday, October 9, 2017 is Columbus Day – which is a state and federal holiday. The holiday started in 1792 as an Italian-American heritage celebration in New York.…
Selecting the Right Professional Liability Broker One of the most difficult issues facing design professionals is the task of choosing an insurance broker or producer. Many times, the last item…
Preparing and Protecting Your Commercial Property Against Pipe Burst Accidents BREAKING NEWS FROM THE HARTFORD CLAIMS Frozen pipes cause some of the most common and costliest cold weather claims. While…
Devil’s Night is a name associated with October 30, the night before Halloween. It is chiefly associated with the serious vandalism and arson seen in Detroit, Michigan from the 1970s…
What is a Standard Contract? It can be considered one of the most crucial steps in the architectural process that, once completed, will never need to be attempted again. An…
Understand the Regulations and Risks of Drones Unmanned aerial vehicles (more commonly known as drones) are becoming an integral part of the design and construction industry. The U.S. Federal Aviation…
Kidnap and Ransom Coverage In today’s uncertain political climate, conducting business internationally as well as within the boundaries of the United States has become more dangerous. If you or your employees…