Volume 55, January 2019                                                      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.


Design Joint Ventures (JV's) are increasing in numbers.  No two JV's are alike, and neither are their liability or insurance challenges.  Before executing the next teaming agreement, consider reading this DRA primer on some of the liability challenges with Design JV's.


The submittal process to public agencies for approval requires expertise and localized knowledge. Successful management of this process can be tricky but critical to the project success. Bruce Furukawa, Esq. of Furukawa Buccieri LLP on behalf of Great American Insurance provides practice pointers.


As firms grow, so should the consideration of adding staff to the 'C-Suite' for roles not previously considered. While originally published in 2013 by ArchNewsNow.com, the focus still remains relevant today.  Reprinted here with permission.







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