a/e ProNet’s Annual Fall Meeting (Oct 3 – 5, 2012)
This week, 46 a/e ProNet members from 27 member agencies are expected to attend our annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois. Over the course of two and half days, twelve top-tier Professional Liability...
View ArticleExpanding Employment Liability Risks for Design Firms
It’s true. The insurance industry has a reputation for bringing doom and gloom to an otherwise cheery outlook. Forgive us. Our business relies on our being able to spot negative trends in advance so...
View ArticleVeni, Vidi, Vici, Lis Pendens: I came, I saw, I got sued – Part 1 of 2
Excerpted from the September 2012 issue of ProNetwork News, part one of a two-part series: What if Caesar had written “I came to the project site, I observed for general conformance with the Contract...
View Article4 Risk Management Webinars for Design Professionals in 2013
In 2013, Professional Liability insurance provider Victor O. Schinnerer will host independent subject-matter experts for four webinars, all geared toward Architects, Engineers, and other Design...
View ArticleVeni, Vidi, Vici, Lis Pendens: I came, I saw, I got sued – Part 2 of 2
The following is an excerpt of Part 2 in this two-part series. In Part 1, author Eric Singer covered Veni (I went to the site) and Vidi (I observed for general conformance with design intent). Lis...
View ArticleChinese Architecture Today: The Instant Skyscraper & Copyright Infringement
In this video, you can watch the construction of a 30-story apartment building in less than 3 minutes. That’s the beauty of time-lapse technology. But the reality is also super fast. The apartment...
View ArticleArchitects Step Into Contractors Liability, Size XXL
If you have ever gone car or shoe shopping with and for someone else (teenagers and significant others, in particular), you know the difficulty and frustration that usually follows efforts to fit and...
View ArticleCalling a Ceasefire in the Certificate of Insurance Wars
The following is an excerpt of the February 2013 a/e ProNet Guest Essay, Calling a Cease Fire in the Certificate of Insurance Wars. You may download the full PDF version of the newsletter on our...
View ArticleShootout At The Copyright Corral
Copyright: The Unused Weapon It is no secret that in the current economic environment, it can be difficult to find projects, and the problem may not end there. It can be even more difficult to secure...
View Article{ProNet Practice Note} The Collections-Claim Connection: Getting Paid Without...
One of the many value added resources a/e ProNet brokers offer is access to our ProNet Practice Notes, in-depth white papers prepared by members of a wide variety of professions related to the design...
View ArticleThe Construction Contract: 3 Essential Rules
For design professionals, it’s good business to have a solid, fair contract in place before you begin work on a project. So, what are the three essential rules of putting together a construction...
View ArticleA Good Time to be An Architect
Is it finally a good time to be an architect? We saw this question posed recently by ChicagoBusiness.com and, like many of you, we were excited to know the answer. “I think there’s optimism—a very...
View ArticleCould Texting While Driving Lead to Professional Liability Claims?
Tom Cochrane’s Life is a Highway has got you head-dancing in the fast-lane. Your hands are at a perfect ten-and-two. Your seat belt is secured. The signs say you’re two miles from the exit which will...
View ArticleFlorida: Design Professionals Receive Limited Statutory Immunity
Where does professional liability end and personal liability begin? For design professionals, the line can sometimes be fuzzy, especially with regard to personal injury claims. Now, Florida’s lawmakers...
View ArticleProject Insurance: Benefits and Cautions – Part 1 of 2
The February 2013 issue of ProNetwork News is the first installment of a two-part article; the author, Tim Corbett of SmartRisk explains the origins and principles of project coverage and introduces...
View ArticleWar Stories: Real Life Claims Stories from Architects & Engineers
I shouldn’t need to buy insurance! I’ve never had a claim. This is a common refrain from architects and engineers purchasing professional liability insurance for the first time. We hear you. There are...
View ArticleProject Insurance: Benefits and Cautions – Part 2 of 2
The March 2013 issue of ProNetwork News is the second installment of a two-part article; the author, Tim Corbett of SmartRisk explains the origins and principles of project coverage and introduces the...
View ArticleHow to Get a Design Professional to Work For Free!
Now that we have grabbed your undivided attention, the purpose of this article is to alert Design Professionals to an alarming trend. This trend involves the inclusion of contract provisions in...
View ArticleDesign Professional Contracts – Words to Avoid
At its most basic level, risk management for design firms includes selecting and signing sound contracts. a/e ProNet’s Risk Management & Contract Guide for Design Professionals (2005) can assist...
View ArticleViews From The Expert: Top 3 Liabilities Facing Design Professionals
Using a real-life claims scenario from “a structural engineer and senior partner in a small A/E firm that specialized in multi-family and commercial condominium projects”, William F. Dexter offers his...
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