Architects describe the most important things they learned when beginning their firms, including where they got help. Starting your own firm is a challenge; structuring it to survive is a formidable task. If you’re considering developing your own practice, you likely have a wealth of experience and a drive toward entrepreneurship. What you’ll need to…
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An Architect’s Guide to Buying Cyber Liability Coverage
Cyber Liability has become a hot topic due to high profile cyberattacks. Increasing awareness has fueled demand for cyber liability insurance and the number of insurance carriers writing coverage has increased. Since there is no standardized policy form, comparing the policy forms to identify key coverage differences is important for the architect to make an…
Read MoreBusiness Owners Insurance: FAQs
This FAQ on Business Owners Insurance (BOP) will answer pressing questions such as: What is Business Owners Insurance? Who is eligible for property and casualty coverage? What is the minimum premium for BOP policies? And more
Read MoreDo you know which business type is right for you?
Do you know which business type is right for you? States generally allow businesses to operate as sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies (LLC), and some have variations on these basic business types such as professional corporations and limited liability partnerships. Each business type serves a specific purpose, situation, or concern relating to…
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Small firms and sole proprietors with many questions but limited resources often wish for a convenient and cost-effective way to get the risk management assistance that they need to make important decisions. LegaLine is an AIA Trust member benefit service, formerly known as Practice Coach, that offers members access to qualified professionals who can help…
Read MoreStrategies for Managing Risk on Design/Build Teams
When you are looking to pick up the right contractor for your Design/Build team, the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) suggests that it should be a firm that you already know and with which you have done prior business. The report, Strategies for Managing Risk on Design/Build Teams, can guide you in developing an…
Read MoreCreating and Maintaining a Professional Practice
Watch this archived webinar to learn what is needed to start and run a successful architectural practice from experienced architects running successful firms. Members may earn two learning unit credits after viewing the webinar & materials; email your request with name/member number to AIATrust@aia.org.
Read MoreThe Changing Rules and Continuing Challenges of Employment Practices
This one-hour webinar will help architecture firms address how to handle the complexity of employment conditions and practices. Victor’s Senior Risk Management Attorney, Frank Musica, addresses the current rules and latest case law that guide professional service firms and includes advice on how firms can reduce employment issues and avoid employee claims. Participants may earn…
Read MoreGet Ahead of Cyber Risk Webinar
Learn how to avoid the professional and business liability implications of this increasing digital threat. It’s important for architecture firms of all sizes to take steps now to address the risks, minimize any possible data breach that occurs–and manage it if it does. Former Victor US Senior Vice President and Professional Liability Leader, Jill Tellez,…
Read MoreStructuring Success: How to Start and Run Your Own Firm
Starting an architectural firm is a challenge; structuring it to survive is a formidable task. Architects who wish to create their own professional practices, and those who recently have, need to know the practical, professional, ethical, legal and insurance issues that a new firm faces. This video of the A’19 highly interactive session examines the…
Read MoreStructuring Success: How to Start and Run Your Own Firm
