Responsible investment: Not just business as usual at Pro-Demnity
Environmental, Social and Governance factors are integrated into our active portfolio construction.
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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 […]
Risk Management Education Survey – Now Live!
Pro-Demnity seeks your input on how it can enhance its risk management education offerings.
25 Things Within An Architect’s Control
Did you know there are at least 25 things that an architect can do to manage or mitigate practice and project risks? We first shared our list of “25 Things” at the 2021 OAA Virtual Conference. Read on and download this useful resource to start implementing or integrating any one (or all!) of these ideas in your practice.
Coming Soon: Pro-Demnity Risk Management Education Survey
Pro-Demnity seeks your input and insights on how it can enhance its risk management education offerings.
The Architect’s Professional Protective Ally
Pro-Demnity recently updated its website to better articulate its three product and service offerings as well as value to architects, and in particular for the 1,500+ architectural firms who are served directly.
Loss Control Through Claims Experience
On a difficult site, an architect exceeds the limits of his expertise and fails in his duty to the owner as “inspector of work,” assuming liability for incorrect work.