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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Contractor Deviates From Design: What Can You Do?
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…
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How to Respond to Claims Questions in the RFP
One of the insurance carriers that we work with, Berkley Design Professionals has provided information on what to do when there are claims questions in an RFP.You’ve done a great…
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Understanding Indemnification and the Duty to Defend
For many design professionals an indemnification obligation is one of the most confusing clauses they may see in a professional services contract. Contributing to that confusion is when a duty…
Read MoreIndemnity Clause by Kent Holland for Design Professionals
Indemnity Clause by Kent Holland for Design Professionals The following is a transcript of Kent Holland discussing Indemnification clauses. J. Kent Holland, J.D. is a construction lawyer located in Tysons Corner,…
Read MoreAS-BUILT V. RECORD DRAWINGS
AS-BUILT V. RECORD DRAWINGS The industry terms “As-Built” drawings and “Record” drawings are often a source of confusion, and, generally speaking, there is no set definition for these terms. “As-Built”…
Read MoreCERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE: WHY YOU CAN’T ALWAYS HAVE IT YOUR…
CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE: WHY YOU CAN’T ALWAYS HAVE IT YOUR WAY Design professionals are often asked by their clients to sign contracts that include comprehensive—sometimes unreasonable—insurance requirements and indemnification terms. …
Read MoreSave Money on Your Professional Liability Insurance
How Design Professionals Can Save Money on Professional Liability Insurance There are many things that you can do to reduce the cost of your professional liability premium. Some of these…
Read MoreSigning and Sealing Instruments of Service Prepared by Anoth…
Signing and Sealing Instruments of Service Prepared by Another Design Professional In some instances, design professionals are asked to review and place their seal and signature on instruments of service…
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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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Risks for Design Professionals
Risks for Design Professionals 1. Contract Language – Poorly written contracts and ambiguous language can expose firms to unintended Risk. It is a good idea to send your contract in…
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