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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.
News & Announcements

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 […]
Newsletter Documentation / Contracts Risk Management / Mitigation

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.
Bulletins Construction / Construction Management Endorsement Excluded Services Insurance

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.
News & Announcements Construction / Construction Management Endorsement Excluded Services Insurance

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 […]
Newsletter Clients Documentation / Contracts

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.
Thought Leadership Risk Management / Mitigation Risks

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.
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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.
Case Studies Client or Sub-contractor Relationship Management Documentation / Contracts