Top 10 risk-related reads of 2021
The following Top 10 Reads of 2021 reflect the interests and needs of Ontario’s Architects to improve their knowledge and understanding of risks associated with architectural practice.
Client Vaccination Mandates – Before You Sign on the Dotted Line during COVID-19 – Bulletin #11
COVID-19 SPECIAL BULLETIN #11 Although mandatory government vaccination mandates seem to be ending in many jurisdictions (for example, the Ontario government has announced March 1 2022 as the date for […]
Responsible investment: Not just business as usual at Pro-Demnity
Environmental, Social and Governance factors are integrated into our active portfolio construction.
An Architect’s Architect
Remembering Christopher T. Fillingham, B.ARCH, OAA, FRAIC, AIA (HON), RAIA (HON) and first Chair of the Board of Pro-Demnity Insurance Company.
Firmness, Calamity and Delight
The Straight Line Newsletter — Issue #16 In this issue, we discuss three important architectural books* that dig deep into the core of architectural practice: the everyday concerns, risks and […]
New: Excluded Services Endorsement
Effective January 1, 2022, Construction Phase Architectural Services where the Architect is also providing the Delivery of Construction Services, are no longer covered. The Excluded Services Endorsement bolsters Architects’ provision of usual and customary services.
Wear only your Architect’s hat to keep liability insurance intact
Effective January 1, 2022, Construction Phase Architectural Services are excluded from coverage where the Architect is also providing the Delivery of Construction Services.
5 things a Pro-Demnity lawyer doesn’t want to hear from an architect
John Little, Partner, Keel Cotrelle LLP Over the years, I have had a great many initial meetings with architects and Pro-Demnity Claims Managers as we start to learn more about […]
Thank you: Risk Management Education Survey participants
Pro-Demnity on the path to enhancing its risk management education offerings.
Dispute resolution wordings
The Straight Line Newsletter — Issue #15 In This Issue Dispute resolution wordings – Arbitration can be a good and useful tool, when used appropriately. Unfortunately, some client-authored contracts include […]