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Risk Specialty Group chosen as Best Practices Agency

Risk Specialty Group chosen as Best Practices Agency

HOUSTON, TX, September 18th, 2019 – The Risk Specialty Group, LLC has been selected to be part of an elite group of independent insurance agencies around the United States participating in the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big...

How do I insure my Drone?

How do I insure my Drone?

Q: I use my Drone for my business, is it insured under my current General Liability Policy or do I need to purchase a separate Drone Liability Policy? A:  Your General Liability coverage usually includes an exclusion that prohibits aviation coverage. In many cases,...

Should I sign a Letter of Reliance?

Should I sign a Letter of Reliance?

Q: My client mentioned that their lender will request to have a separate agreement signed, in addition to my professional services contract.  Is this typical, or does this signal additional risk? A:  Your client’s lender is not generally the intended recipient of your...

Should I waive the consequential damages provision?

Should I waive the consequential damages provision?

Q: Why should I ask my client to waive consequential damages, as suggested in some of the standard industry documents? A:  Deleting a provision that waives consequential or special damages increases your risk, perhaps substantially. The mutual waiver A201-1997 General...

Should I specify when my client pays for completion of services?

Should I specify when my client pays for completion of services?

Q: Is it critical to specify when the client should pay for completion of services? A:  Keep in mind that claims related to nonpayment are typically uninsurable.  Therefore, be wary of “pay when paid” and “pay if paid” terms when agreeing to a contract.  It‘s...

Should I name third-party beneficiaries?

Should I name third-party beneficiaries?

Q: Does my risk increase if I name third-party beneficiaries in my contract? A:  Naming third-parties as beneficiaries in your contract may allow those parties the right to bring claims directly against you. Since those parties might not otherwise have that right, by...

Who owns my project documents?

Who owns my project documents?

Q: Does my client own my project documents? A:  It depends on your contract language. A license to use your documents is often intended only when you’ve been paid in full for your services. Also, some clients don’t understand that documents are...

Does indemnification leave me exposed?

Does indemnification leave me exposed?

Q: The indemnification section of my contract places the majority of responsibility on me. How can I manage this exposure? A:  Your Be wary of references to damages or obligations beyond those that are proximately caused by the negligent rendering of your...

Should I be concerned about a Set-off Provision?

Should I be concerned about a Set-off Provision?

Q: My new client has proposed a set-off provision for our contract. Is this an issue I should be concerned about? A:  A set-off provision typically allows your client to offset their own (real or potential) monetary claim against you by reducing their next...

Shop Drawings and Submittals – Contract Tip of the Week

Shop Drawings and Submittals – Contract Tip of the Week

Q:  What are some of the risks associated with shop drawings and submittals and how can I manage them? A:  While we have no specific recommendations or requirements for shop drawing or submittal stamp language, in our experience, a relatively simple stamp...