Pro-Demnity - Architect Liability Insurance

A House of Cards: Risks in Residential Design (OAA Conference)
2024-05-23 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Marriott Fallsview, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Join the experts from Pro‐Demnity Insurance Company for their unique perspective on the perils and claims and legal exposures facing architects in the design of residential projects.
Actual case studies will be highlighted, key risk issues pinpointed, and “lessons learned” discussed to better equip you to address the special challenges that can arise on residential projects. With an ace up your sleeve from Pro‐Demnity, you’ll be better prepared to address potential risks in your next housing project.
Learning Objectives
1. Understand some of the professional liability risks associated with designing for a variety of residential projects that can lead to claims and lawsuits against the architect.
2. Review relevant case studies of single‐family and multi‐family projects that have resulted in actual claims against architects.
3. Recognize and address potential risks when designing a residential project.
4. Gain relevant insights and tips to mitigate, manage, or avoid risks and claims in your future residential projects.
Eligible for 1.5 CE Credits.
To register directly for this session, visit: OAA Annual Conference

2024 Board of Directors Meeting
2024-05-13 08:30 - 13:00, 2024-03-28 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-02-23 08:30 - 13:00
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Pro-Demnity Insurance Company. This event is virtual and by invitation only.

Professional Liability Insurance for Architects
2024-04-23 12:00 - 13:00
This 1-hour virtual lecture with Andrea LaLonde of Pro-Demnity will outline the basics of professional liability insurance (PLI) and provide a fresh, straightforward, and informational perspective on PLI, to help you understand the protections it offers from allegations of errors, omissions, or negligence.
While this session is open to everyone, it will be most helpful for:

Architects planning or thinking about starting up their own Practice in the future.
Principals / lead architects of a Certificate of Practice who want a PLI refresher.
Employees of an architectural practice who want to help their firm manage risk.

Learning Objectives

Pick up the correct insurance terminology and have a better grasp of professional liability insurance in general.
Understand the claims-made policy and how PLI is different from other types of business insurance.
Receive an overview of PLI benefits, coverages, exclusions, and limitations provided by Pro-Demnity.
Gain insight into risks associated with practice and how PLI and Pro-Demnity can help.

Eligible for 1 CE Credit. Register through the Toronto Society of Architects

2024 Annual General Meeting
2024-03-28 14:00 - 15:00
Annual Meeting of the Shareholder of Pro-Demnity Insurance Company.

President and CEO meets with Niagara Society of Architects
2024-01-25 17:30 | Imperial Veterans Association, 15 George Street, St. Catharine's, Ontario, L2R 5N1
At the invitation of the Niagara Society of Architects and Chair Ian Ellingham, Bruce Palmer, President and CEO of Pro-Demnity will deliver a presentation on Navigating Risk: A modern view for architectural practice leaders.
RSVP @ ellingham.ian@gmail.com

2023/2024 Holiday Hours
2023-12-25 - 2024-01-01
In celebration of the holiday season, our office will be closed from December 25, 2023, through to January 1, 2024, inclusive.
We look forward to serving you again at 8:30 am on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
We thank you for your loyalty and trust and wish you all the best for this festive season.

2023 Board of Directors Meeting
2023-11-23 13:00 - 17:00 | In-person
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Pro-Demnity Insurance Company. This event is in person and by invitation only.

2023 Board of Directors Meeting
2023-09-26 08:30 - 12:00, 2023-05-11 08:30 - 12:00, 2023-03-30 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Meeting

Pro-Demnity in Sudbury | Laurentian University: OAA Conference
2023-06-21 - 2023-06-23
See you in Sudbury for the 2023 OAA Conference Designing for Dignity
Find us:

At the booth
Presenting IPD and the Architect | June 21, 2023 | 1 pm to 2:30 pm | 1.5 ConEd Learning Hours, 1.5 AIA LU
Presenting Not in the Plans: Architects, Risks and Personal Injury Lawsuits | June 22, 2023 | 10 am to 12 pm | 1.5 ConEd Learning Hours

Pro-Demnity Annual General Meeting
2023-03-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Meeting
Annual Meeting of Pro-Demnity Insurance Company.

2023 Board of Directors Meeting
2023-02-23 08:30 - 12:00

Holiday Schedule - Dec 26-Jan 2
2022-12-26 08:30 - 2023-01-03 08:30
We wish you, your families, and your employees all the very best for holiday season.
Our office is closed December 26th through to January 2nd, and will re-open at 8:30 am on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
We look forward to serving you again.

Board of Directors Meeting
2022-11-25 08:45 - 12:00, 2022-09-23 08:45 - 12:00 | Virtual Meeting
Meeting of the Board of Directors of Pro-Demnity Insurance Company. This event is by invitation only.

OAA Fall Society Visit features Pro-Demnity
2022-11-01 18:00 - 19:30
Bruce Palmer, President and CEO of Pro-Demnity joins OAA President Susan Spiegel as a special guest at the OAA Fall Society Meeting with the Niagara Regional Society of Architects.

Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology
2022-10-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Paramunt EventSpace, Vaughan, ON, 222 Rowntree Dairy Rd, Woodbridge, Ontario, L4L 9T2, Canada
For nearly 40 years and now in its 16th iteration, the Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology has been bringing together architects, building science researchers, suppliers and practitioners to discuss this ever-evolving field.
This year’s conference theme is Healthy, Efficient and Resilient: Constructing Today’s Buildings for Tomorrow. Pro-Demnity encourages architects and architectural technologists to learn more about the value that building envelope specialists may contribute to projects to help minimize risks.
This in-person event takes place on October 27 and October 28 at the Paramount EventSpace in Vaughan, Ontario
SPECIAL PROMOTION: Non-Members of OBEC can register for the conference and receive $40 off. Use Promo Code: CCBST-GET-40
Pro-Demnity is a proud Silver Sponsor of the Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology.

REGISTER HERE

OAA Fall Society Visit features Pro-Demnity
2022-10-18 12:00 - 13:30
Bruce Palmer, President and CEO of Pro-Demnity joins OAA President Susan Spiegel as a special guest at the OAA Fall Society Meeting with the Northern Ontario Society of Architects and Toronto Society of Architects.

OAA Fall Society Visit features Pro-Demnity
2022-10-11 12:00 - 13:30
Bruce Palmer, President and CEO of Pro-Demnity joins OAA President Susan Spiegel as a special guest at the OAA Fall Society Meeting with the North Bay Society of Architects and Niagara Society of Architects.

OAA Fall Society Visit features Pro-Demnity
2022-10-06 18:00 - 19:30
Bruce Palmer, President and CEO of Pro-Demnity joins OAA President Susan Spiegel as a special guest at the OAA Fall Society Meeting with the Grand Valley Society of Architects, Northwestern Ontario Society of Architects and Windsor Society of Architects.

OAA Fall Society Visit features Pro-Demnity
2022-09-14 12:00 - 13:30
Bruce Palmer, President and CEO of Pro-Demnity joins OAA President Susan Spiegel as a special guest at the OAA Fall Society Meeting with the Algoma Society of Architects, London Society of Architects and the Northumberland Durham Society of Architects.

OAA Fall Society Visit features Pro-Demnity
2022-08-30 18:00 - 19:30
Bruce Palmer, President and CEO of Pro-Demnity joins OAA President Susan Spiegel as a special guest at the OAA Fall Society Meeting with the Ottawa Regional Society of Architects and the Trent Society of Architects.

Re-Thinking Risk with NOSA
2022-07-13 12:00 - 13:00
Design innovation is full of both rewards and risks, and balancing between them is a constant juggling act every practice must undertake.
Bruce Palmer, President and CEO will be meeting with the Northern Ontario Society of Architects to share a contemporary perspective on risk—an approach that takes into account both probability and impact. Participants will also learn about strategies and resources to help architects make informed decisions about the risks associated with practice.
A Q&A will follow, along with an opportunity for Pro-Demnity to share a bit about professional liability insurance and “what makes for ‘good’ documentation in the event of a claim.”
Register for this event with the Northern Ontario Society of Architects.

Pro-Demnity at the 2022 OAA Conference
2022-05-11 - 2022-05-13
Pick up the latest risk management advice and better manage the risks associated with practice.
Join us on Thursday May 12 starting at 9 am for a CE-credited panel discussion on Risk Preparedness When Inspiring Climate Action what architects may need to know to mitigate professional liability risks in the future. Then, join us at 10:30 am as we introduce and moderate Durability + Resiliency: Cornerstones to Sustainability.
SPECIAL SUSTAINABILITY PROMOTION: This year, in keeping with the conference theme to inspire climate action, and in lieu of booth giveaways, Pro-Demnity will donate $3 to Water First for every new subscriber (architect, architectural technologist, intern, etc.) to our monthly newsletter, when they sign up during Conference.
Drop by the Pro-Demnity Booth to sign up for our newsletter and to speak with us.
Pro-Demnity is a proud sponsor of the 2022 OAA Conference and Inspiring Climate Action.
REGISTER HERE

TSA Technical Series: Re-Thinking Risk
2022-04-26 12:00 - 13:00
Online via Zoom / $15 to register
Design innovation is full of both rewards and risks, and balancing between them is a constant juggling act every practice must undertake. Join the Toronto Society of Architects (TSA) for this one hour lecture as Bruce Palmer, President and CEO, shares with a contemporary perspective on risk—an approach that takes into account both probability and impact. Participants will also learn about strategies and resources to help architects make informed decisions about the risks associated with practice.
Register here: Toronto Society of Architects TSA Technical Series: Re-Thinking Risk – Toronto Society of Architects

Why Corporate Responsibility is Your Responsibility
2022-04-21 10:00 - 11:30
On April 21, 2022 at 10 am President and CEO Bruce Palmer joins a panel of leaders from across the insurance and philanthropic sectors, for a session that aims to explore the methods of environmental, social and corporate governance that insurance organizations have deployed in recent years and their effectiveness.
This session offered during the Insurance Institute of Canada’s 2022 Virtual CIP Society Symposium and sponsored by Pro-Demnity.
Learn more about Pro-Demnity’s Corporate Responsibility initiatives.

Pro-Demnity Annual General Meeting
2022-03-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Meeting
Annual Meeting of the sole shareholder of Pro-Demnity Insurance Company.
