Does your policy provide worldwide coverage? Our policy applies worldwide. In addition, firms with projects in other countries will also have a Limited Worldwide Coverage endorsement attached. The endorsement changes coverage when claims are brought against the policyholder outside of the U.S. and will reimburse the policyholder for damages and reasonable and necessary costs of… Read more »
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Complimentary Webinar: A Design Professional’s Guide to Dispute Resolution
Presented by:Ted D. Levin, Member, Clark Hill, LLPAndrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional Wednesday, September 29, 202110:00 am – 11:30 am Pacific Daylight Time1.5 AIA Learning Units1.5 RCEP Professional Development HoursBerkley DP policyholders who participate in this program can qualify for a 15% Risk Management Education credit…. Read more »
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Do you offer coverage for a retiring professional? We offer coverage for a professional retiring from his or her prior design firm. Our policy applies as Excess to the coverage provided to the retiring professional on their prior firm’s Professional Liability policy. In the event the prior firm does not maintain their coverage, our policy… Read more »
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How do I obtain a loss run report? Send a request to: [email protected] or access the BDP Express Portal anytime to get a loss run report for any firm that is insured with us.
You’re Never Alone
Free Claim Prevention Assistance By Anthony AndersenSenior Vice President, Professional Liability Claims Manager | August, 12, 2021 Having a Berkley Architects, Engineers & Consultants Professional Liability Policy means that you’re never truly alone. Even when you’re dealing with a situation that isn’t yet a formal claim, but is giving you an uncomfortable feeling that it… Read more »
Resilient design for a safer, more secure future
By Andrew D. Mendelson | July 12, 2021 The consequences are undeniable. Global climate change has affected everything from the design and building of roads, bridges, homes and office complexes to the upgrading of our nation’s electrical grids and pipeline systems. Unfortunately, the forecasts of many of the world’s leading climate research agencies are less… Read more »
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What is the minimum premium for Excess coverage? • $2,000 per million minimum premium on a regular practice policy endorsement• $3,000 per million minimum premium on an excess policy over other carriers – Janet Hafner | Assistant Vice President, Senior Underwriter
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What is required to obtain an Excess quote? 1. The most recent primary application2. Currently valued 5-year loss runs3. A completed BDP Excess application (for SJX/SCX)4. A contract requiring the limits (for SJX/SCX)5. Primary policy premium, limits and deductible (preferably the declaration page)
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Who is eligible for a Run-Off policy? A current policyholder who has been with Berkley Design Professional for a minimum of two years • The firm must be eligible for a renewal quote • The firm must have completed all projects, with minimal exceptions – Barbara Block | Assistant Vice President, Senior Underwriter
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What differentiates BDP’s Excess offering? BDP’s excess policy is written on admitted, follow-form paper. Our excess policyholders are provided access to all of our risk management materials via BDP Risk. We offer three policy options: excess over the entire underlying policy, specific job excess and specific client excess. – Colleen Kennedy | Assistant Vice President,… Read more »
