Presenter: David Hatem, PC of Donovan Hatem, LLP , is a nationally recognized expert on negotiating and successfully implementing project specific professional liability insurance programs for projects across the country, from the Central Artery project in Boston to the light rail project in Seattle.

Participants will explore advantages and limitations on use of project-specific professional liability insurance:

• Which projects are appropriate and why
• How to use project specific insurance in conjunction with construction contract clauses to achieve intended benefits.
• How to prevent or minimize design team disputes on payment of premium, deductible and other defense costs.

Share experiences and challenges with presenter and discussion panelists during live Q& A.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand advantages (to design professionals) of using a project specific insurance policy.

2. Learn when it is appropriate to purchase project-specific insurance policies.

3. Develop guidance on advising owners.

4. Understand the advantages (to the owner) for using a project specific insurance policy.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Learn when and why to recommend project specific insurance.
• Learn to manage design team premiums, payment and joint defense issues.
• Share lessons-learned and successful techniques for resolving design team disputes.