Pro-Demnity: Dispute resolution for Architects
Jul 15/21
by Pro-Demnity
In the world of Design Professionals, legal disputes can arise, placing them and their insurance coverage at risk. An insightful article delves into the five statements that a lawyer working with Pro-Demnity Insurance Company, an insurance provider for architectural professionals, hopes never to hear during initial meeting regarding a claim made against an Architect.
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In the world of Design Professionals, legal disputes can arise, placing them and their insurance coverage at risk. An insightful article published on July 13, 2021, delves into the five statements that a lawyer working with Pro-Demnity Insurance Company, an insurance provider for architectural professionals in Ontario, hopes never to hear during the initial meeting regarding a claim made against an Architect.
While being mostly oriented for architects, we strongly believe that this information will be useful for all the variety of design professionals. Furthermore, this material tightly aligns with the philosophy that we, as a Contract Administration Software provider, follow, and try to populate among our customers. These statements serve as warning signs that indicate potential vulnerabilities and shortcomings in their practices. By identifying these red flags, design professionals can better navigate the complexities of contracts, documentation, and liability to safeguard their professional reputation and insurance coverage.
We believe that this article is useful and consistent with the processes available to you through FIVE by Statslog.
Make sure to familiarize yourself with the Pro-Demnity article on this matter, as well as other useful educational materials, available on their website.
Source [PDF]: Dispute Resolution Wordings—The Straight Line Newsletter, Issue #15
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