Per Project Primary Limits Coverage

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By Robert J. Connor, JD, CIC
Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company

September 9, 2021

Berkley Design Professional has always strived to provide innovative coverages and Per Project Primary Limits is one of those coverages!

We believe this new way to look at and cover A&E professional liability risks can provide significantly increased value for our policyholder’s insurance dollar.

A few years ago we introduced Per Project Primary Limits in many different ways and thought this innovative coverage would become very popular. We were mistaken.

To figure out why we weren’t writing more of this game-changing coverage we contacted a number of our brokers. And the resounding answer–it was too confusing to explain to a client or prospect and they didn’t have the time to explain a coverage they probably would not sell. So, we put our heads together to see if we could provide a simpler way to describe this innovative approach to A&E professional liability insurance coverage. Here’s our updated, simpler explanation.

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Complimentary Webinar: A Design Professional’s Guide to Dispute Resolution

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Presented by:
Ted D. Levin, Member, Clark Hill, LLP
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional

Wednesday, September 29, 2021
10:00 am – 11:30 am Pacific Daylight Time
1.5 AIA Learning Units
1.5 RCEP Professional Development Hours
Berkley DP policyholders who participate in this program can qualify for a 15% Risk Management Education credit. Contact your agent for further information*

This webinar has been recorded and is available on demand for Berkley Design Professional policyholders and our appointed agents and brokers on the BDP Risk® Learning Management System.

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In today’s complex design and construction environment, disputes will occur. Often the difference between success and failure is whether you have planned for the inevitable. This webinar will show you the root causes that frequently lead to disputes and arm you with strategies to mitigate those situations before the project even begins. You’ll learn why it’s important to define the dispute resolution process in your contract—and receive sample contract language you can begin using right away. You’ll gain insight from a typical dispute resolution flowchart and a deeper understanding of the mechanics, costs, pros, and cons of these common methods: step negotiations, mediation, litigation, and arbitration. Finally, you’ll learn how to identify when trouble is brewing on your project and get a roadmap of what to do next.

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