Volume 37, July 2017                                                     Previous Newsletters

Dealey Renton & Associates (DRA) is one of the largest specialty brokers in the country , representing more than 3,000 design professional firms.  Our focus for more than 50 years has been to assist our valued clients with their risk management, loss prevention and insurance placement needs.  We believe this month's articles will help our clients manage their business risks and improv e their professional practices.


Claims Trends
Design Professionals are always curious on claims trends affecting the industry. Much has been discussed on trends regarding risky project types, but Clyde & Co. digs into additional factors on developing liability theories, coverage issues, and dispute resolution trends.


Human Resources
Social media platforms wield immense ability to  drive firm awareness for projects, recruitment, and company culture.  However a firm's brand can also be tarnished, if not carefully managed.  ACEC National provides a white paper reviewing the risks and benefits of social media.
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Risk Management
As cyber risk awareness has increased in recent years, confidentiality clauses have seen increased scrutiny by both client and design professionals.  What do they mean, and are these obligations insurable?  XL Catlin answers these questions and provides guidance for these important clauses.






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Ari Khanna: [email protected] / 626-696-1897