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  • Hidden risks in design contracts

    by The Zweig Letter February 14, 2021
    February 14, 2021

    By Rob Hughes | This subtle but onerous language is becoming fairly widespread in design contracts and, if overlooked, could leave design firms with significant, potentially uninsured exposures.

  • How well is your firm protected?

    by The Zweig Letter November 1, 2020
    November 1, 2020

    Keep tabs on your insurers in a difficult economy by reviewing evaluations by popular ratings agencies.

  • Managing receivables and collections now

    by The Zweig Letter August 10, 2020
    August 10, 2020

    In the current economic environment, avoid costly payment disputes and counterclaims by choosing clients carefully and staying on top of your receivables and collections.

  • Focus on cyber risk insurance

    by The Zweig Letter May 25, 2020
    May 25, 2020

    Firms should evaluate their services, internal IT systems and controls, and check their insurance to make sure they have the protection they need.

  • Certification agreements

    by The Zweig Letter February 24, 2020
    February 24, 2020

    Careful review of certifications with your legal counsel and insurance advisor will enable you to better address the needs of your clients and lenders.

  • Putting your best foot forward

    by The Zweig Letter January 27, 2020
    January 27, 2020

    As market conditions for professional liability insurance evolve, there’s a great deal you can do to position your firm for a more favorable renewal.

  • Don’t get hit by the tail

    by The Zweig Letter October 14, 2019
    October 14, 2019

    In an M&A deal, the seller’s professional liability insurance for legacy projects will likely come into play. Deal with it early on.

  • New market, new concerns

    by The Zweig Letter August 19, 2019
    August 19, 2019

    Considering a design project in the fledgling cannabis industry? Make sure your professional liability coverage won’t go up in smoke.

  • Look before you leap

    by The Zweig Letter April 1, 2019
    April 1, 2019

    In today’s competitive market conditions, being able to spot red flags may prove helpful in knowing when to pull out of a discussion or for negotiating a more equitable transaction.

  • Hail, wind, and floods

    by The Zweig Letter November 26, 2018
    November 26, 2018
    As communities look for ways to protect themselves from large-scale weather-related events, design firms are equipped to help them meet the challenge. Through mid-2018, the U.S. experienced six weather and…
  • Heightened growth, heightened risk

    by The Zweig Letter July 23, 2018
    July 23, 2018
    As the outlook for AEC firms remains bright and professional liability insurance rates stay competitive, the time is right to make sure your firm has adequate protection. Things are looking…
  • Policy quest

    by The Zweig Letter December 11, 2017
    December 11, 2017
    As 2018 approaches, A/E firms may want to revisit professional liability insurance limits, and find optimal solutions for their requirements. As design firms look ahead to 2018, the time may…
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