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6 Ways to Help Protect Your Design Firm from Professional Liability Claims
Here are some suggestions for how to help protect your design firm from a lawsuit or professional liability claim.
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Design-Build Agreements: Tips to Help Protect Your Design Business
Your design business can be at risk during the contract drafting and negotiation stage. Get tips from Travelers on crafting design-build agreements that can help protect your business.
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Design for the Unexpected: 5 Claim Scenarios for Design Firms to Avoid
Architecture, engineering and other professional design firms are at risk of costly liability claims just by doing business. Here are five claim scenarios to learn from and avoid.
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How to Choose a Professional Liability Insurance Policy for Your Design Firm
Here are six coverage areas you’ll want to look for in your professional liability coverage.
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What Designers Can Expect from a Professional Liability Claim
Knowing what to expect from a design professional liability claim can help your design firm through the process and help your design firm protect against potential claims.
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Professional liability insurance for design professionals
Design professional liability insurance protects against claims related to negligence, errors or omissions in the performance of professional services.