By Victor Insurance Managers LLC Summary It can happen to anyone. An event on a system or network detected by a security device or application: malicious activity that is attempting to collect, disrupt, deny, degrade or destroy information system resources or the information itself. As an architect, if you don’t think you need cyber protection…
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An Architect’s Guide to Flood Insurance
By Insurance Buyers Council, Inc. Since 1948, Insurance Buyers’ Council, Inc. (IBC) has a mission to provide their clients with unbiased information. IBC is not affiliated with companies that sell insurance to assure that the information they provide is completely unbiased; they do not benefit financially from any insurance recommendations. Combined, IBC’s staff possesses over…
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By Michael J. Corso, Esq. Michael J. Corso is Florida Bar Board Certified in Civil Trial and Business Litigation Law. He concentrates his practice in the defense of product liability claims and non-medical professionals including architects, engineers, surveyors, lawyers and accountants. He is an allied member of AIA Florida and Florida Engineering Society. Michael received…
Read MoreAIA Trust Style Guide
The AIA Trust image and brand identity serve as important tools to further AIA Trust strategic goals. The consistency of AIA Trust messages and unified graphic identity play a key role in the success of this effort. As matters of style evolve, we will continue to review and update the guide. Standards have been outlined…
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Handy tools to help you manage your risks Dramatic changes in the economy mean that firms are taking on more risk. Here are some tools to help you & your firm to evaluate and manage potential risk: Project forms Project Intake Checklist—This form may help you & your firm to evaluate and manage potential risk.…
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Selecting Professional Liability Insurance and a Broker The last thing you need to worry about is whether your professional liability insurance is adequate. Read important tips for finding the appropriate broker and insurer for your practice, by clicking here for the report. Broker Networks To find a broker in your area, click on any of…
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The AIA Trust has assembled resources to help you to better understand what to look for in your professional liability insurance coverage. When applying for Professional Liability Insurance Underwriters and actuaries assess various factors to assess your firm’s potential risk, including your firm’s size, billings, location, clients, and project types. A Victor study identifies these…
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The AIA Trust understands that many AIA Members have small firms or are sole proprietors—yet still need insurance and retirement plans with comprehensive benefits—at reasonable rates. For this reason, the Trustees work with independent expert advisors to identify, evaluate, design, and monitor programs with the greatest value for you. The AIA Trust has done the…
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