Architects/Engineers/Other Design Professionals

Architects/Engineers/Other Design Professionals

Design Professionals Liability

Ten Eyck Group Insurance Agents have been providing professional liability and risk management services to design professionals since 1975.

Our carriers include C N A (Continental National Assurance) who, through our partnership with their managing general agent, Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc. have been providing coverage for architects & engineers since 1957. This program is the first, the largest and longest running professional liability program specifically for architects & engineers.

C N A’s program has been in existence for over 50 years and has been commended by the American Institute of Architects and the National Society of Professional Engineers/PEPP.

C N A is rated A+ by A.M. Best Company, Inc. for financial strength and AAA from Standard & Poor’s for claims-paying ability – the highest ratings available.

Coverage available to architectural and engineering firms of all types and sizes, including self-employed design professionals

Innovative Insurance Protection for your Firm

Comprehensive protection for design professionals
Limits of liability from $100,000 up to $15 million
Deductible amounts from $2,000 up to $1 million
Coverage for U.S. firms providing services anywhere in the world
Joint venture coverage for services you perform as a joint venture partner
Limited contractual liability coverage for your design professional contracts Additional protection in the basic practice policy for boundary surveys, bridges, tunnels and dams
First dollar defense coverage for full payment of your defense costs
Prior acts coverage for claims made during your current policy period arising from professional services you performed before the policy took effect
Retroactive limits at current liability limits for all claims made during your current policy period
Equity interest coverage on a project-by-project basis for claims brought by co-owners
Asbestos defense cost coverage for asbestos-related claims
Retired professionals coverage for claims made during the current policy period for services you perform prior to your retirement.

Special coverages for design projects

Design/build coverage for professional services YOU perform on single-point responsibility projects
Project insurance coverage for the design team of a single project up to five years after the project is completed

Credits to reduce your cost

5% longevity premium credit if you insure with CNA and Schinnerer for at least five consecutive years and have a good claims record
5% loss prevention credit if you emphasize loss prevention and quality control measures and have a good claims record
A deductible credit also is available to firms with favorable claims experience (Ask your agent or broker for details)

Giving you the most for your insurance dollar

Loss prevention services that help your firm prevent claims from happening or help you lower costs if you have a claim
Professional liability and loss prevention publications providing you with timely information to improve your practice
Personal service from local CNA claim specialists who stand by you, helping you save time, paperwork and money
A network of expert legal counsel experienced in the defense of architects and engineers

Team up with a leader

The CNA/Schinnerer professional liability insurance program is sold through brokers and independent agents.
Their recommendation of CNA/Schinnerer is based on an in-depth evaluation of your insurance needs and the many benefits of our program

NOTICE: Ten Eyck Group is not licensed as an insurance agent in all states and cannot solicit or sell insurance where it does not have a license. Access to our web site does not guarantee that we can provide insurance coverage without the proper agency license.

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