Can my firm increase the limits of liability on our Professional Liability policy? If your firm has a contract requirement for a higher limit or if your firm has increased the amount and types of projects, then you may want…
MCCA – Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association Michigan has the best medical coverage in the United States when it comes to automobile accidents. Every insured driver in Michigan pays the Michigan catastrophic claims association fee, commonly referred to as the MCCA fee. Many…
2019 Risk Management Seminar – Denver Our Denver seminar was yesterday and was a great success! Contracting for projects large and small. Barb Sable from RLI Insurance Company and Benton Barton with Hall & Evans, LLC both presented. The topic…
Earth Day is here – let’s celebrate! “The Earth is what we all have in common.” Recycle – Clean Air – Fight Pollution – Sustainability – Environment – Wildlife – Conservation – Climate – Natural Resources – Ozone Earth Day…
Policy Premium Increased? Why has my Professional Liability policy premium increased? Architects and engineers often have this question, because who wants to pay more in premium. However, there could be several different reasons for an increase. The Professional Liability insurance…
Vicarious Liability for Subconsultants If a firm has professional liability insurance from CNA, its policy defends the firm against allegations of its negligence and pays on its behalf if the firm or its employees are found to have performed professional…
Space heaters in the workplace? Check your insurance! Travelers Insurance provides helpful information in their safety article with respect to space heaters. If you are renting a building or a suite your Business Liability insurance provides you coverage for ‘Damage to…
Additional Premium Due for Your Workers Compensation Policy? Why is my architect/engineering firm getting an additional premium invoice due for the workers compensation policy? There may be several reasons for getting an additional premium due but if it is at…
Suggested Wording to Use When Revising and Redlining Design Professional Contracts for Risk Allocation and Insurability of Risks Both parties (owner and contractor) and other project stakeholders come out ahead when the construction contract is fair. The contractor, subcontractors, and…
Contract Commandments for Design Professionals The Ten Commandments of Design Professionals’ Contracts (Vol,2) by Matthew C. Ryan. Navigators provided this great article in their March 2019 issue of BluePrint for Design Professionals. First off, “Don’t Make It Personal: If you’ve…