Five benefits to reporting a claim
Reporting a claim to us is not only a contractual obligation under your policy, but also a smart move that can save you time, money, and hassle.
Is your site review as good as you think?
Will your next site review lead to a claim? Sal Knafo shares twelve tips to enhance your site review process and improve your risk management system.
Poor Choices
It’s an infrequent mistake, but it happens: Consultants and projects are chosen unwisely, and the architect must assume responsibility for the consequences. In these two stories, those errors are about to doom the projects . . . until a second—extremely rare—phenomenon occurs: Fate steps in and saves the day. The odds of winning Lotto Max are about 33 million to one. The odds of your project being saved by blind luck are in about the same range.
Client Demands
Many architects will tell you that some of their greatest professional rewards come from their relationships with their clients, working as a team toward a common goal. But occasionally, these relationships break down, and what starts out as professional affection deteriorates into outright animosity. It’s a fine idea to make friends of clients, and even clients of friends, but remember: business and friendship can sometimes make poor allies.
Will your architectural documents help (or hinder) your defense?
Leslie Parker, Architectural Risk Advisor, shares her perspectives on how claims might be avoided through a better risk management system.
Embrace E-Payments. Cheques being phased out in 2024.
Effective July 5, 2023, a new cheque-handling process is in place until cheques are phased out in 2024.
Pro-Demnity’s 2023 OAA Conference Materials
A resource offering to 2023 OAA Conference participants and all architects.
Unchecked Qualifications
“Trust but verify” is a diplomatic term that applies just as well to architectural practice. Give your team members enough space to exercise their own skills, but always maintain a discreet watchful eye. Lack of professional oversight contributes to several problems, and those problems lead to claims.
For Whom the Litigation Tolls: Everything an Architect needs to know about Tolling Agreements
A tolling agreement could be presented by anyone who believes they may have a right to sue the architect, including subconsultants, contractors, or even end users of a project.
Professional Liability Insurance of Former Lic.Tech.OAA Certificate of Practice Policyholders
Pro-Demnity is proactively and confidentially contacting former Lic.Tech.OAA Certificate of Practice policyholders to provide relevant information regarding the impact to their professional liability insurance coverage, further to the outcome of […]