The first part of the program will provide a review of the features of the Ontario architects' professional liability insurance and Pro-Demnity Insurance Company Policy No 1 (Mandatory Insurance) including the standard Endorsements that apply. Reference will also be made to a number of the significant differences in coverage under Policy No 4. (Increased Limits).
Common factors giving rise to claims will be a part of the discussion.
As a complement to the discussion about the Policy content, the program will also include a review of the circumstances that led to the Elliot Lake Mall collapse in June 2012 and the findings and conclusions of the Commission of Inquiry that was called to determine the causes of the collapse and make recommendations to avoid a similar catastrophe in the future.
The Elliot Lake Mall presentation will include discussion of the ensuing litigation involving architects and the assistance provided by their professional liability insurance.
Presenter:
John C.A. Hackett OAA, FRAIC
John Hackett is Vice-President, Practice Risk Management for Pro-Demnity Insurance Company. In that role he counsels Ontario architects on questions about insurance and liability concerns. He serves as moderator for many Pro-Demnity Loss Prevention Events.
Prior to assuming his position with Pro-Demnity in 2004, he practiced for 35 years with an Ontario architectural practice that focused on publicly funded institutional projects.
He is a Fellow of the RAIC, is a licenced architect in Ontario and at various times was licenced to practice architecture in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Since 2005, he has served as a member of the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes, the organization responsible for oversight of the National Building Code.
Location:
Best Western Hotel & Conference Centre, Lakeshore Room (Second Floor)
700 Lakeshore Drive, North Bay, ON, P1A 2G4
Time:
8:30am - 12:00 noon (with additional time for questions). A continental breakfast will be available from 8:00am.
Con Ed points:
Attendance at the event will qualify for 3 to 3½ hours of Structured Learning. Pro-Demnity will arrange to provide the necessary certificate of attendance.
Cost:
There is no charge for this event.
Registration:
In order to assist with arrangements, please confirm your attendance as soon as possible with:
Andrew Bruce-Payne, Chair North Bay Society of Architects
E-mail: andrew@mitchellarchitects.ca
Telephone: (705) 474-3250
OR
John Hackett: Pro-Demnity Insurance Company
E-mail: johnh@prodemnity.com
Telephone: (416) 386-1770 Ext 259