When a large, complex construction project gets underway, the question of professional liability insurance is rarely simple. A sprawling hospital campus, a multi-use urban development, or a major public infrastructure project can involve dozens of design professionals...
Artificial intelligence tools have become a fixture in architectural and engineering practice. Firms use them to accelerate design exploration, generate specifications, analyze building codes, and produce documentation faster than was possible even a few years ago....
PDI is a proud member of a/e ProNet, a network of independent insurance brokers specializing in insuring design professionals. The below is an excerpt from a book available in electronic format from a/e ProNet. At its most basic level, risk management for design firms...
Key Takeaways Claim severity in the A&E professional liability market has risen for the third consecutive year, with 60% of carriers reporting higher severity in 2025 and none reporting improvement. Standard E&O policies written on generic professional...
One of the first things to look at when evaluating an insurance program for a design professional is whether they are on a claims made vs occurrence policy form. Here’s a brief description of the differences (from a/ePronet): Claims Made vs Occurrence Most...
One of our carriers, RLI, has published a list of design insurance claim scenarios. These scenarios show what a difference it makes when your broker and your carrier specialize in design insurance. Call us today for a quote on any accounts you are working on: (317)...
