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97: Mastering Contracts and Liability Insurance with Zach Waters, Black Swan Risk Management

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محتوای ارائه شده توسط Rens Hayes. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمت‌ها، گرافیک‌ها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط Rens Hayes یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آن‌ها آپلود و ارائه می‌شوند. اگر فکر می‌کنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخه‌برداری شما استفاده می‌کند، می‌توانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal

Zach Waters
Zach Waters is the founder and CEO of Black Swan Risk Management, a specialized risk management firm dedicated exclusively to architects and engineers. With a professional background that intersects between legal tenets, insurance practices, and contract negotiation, Zach has become a well-versed expert in managing the intricacies related to risk in the architectural and engineering sector. His company aims to simplify the complexities of risk management and empower their clients to navigate through unpredictable and severe events.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Design Development, hosted by Rens Hayes of H+O Structural Engineering, the focus is on real estate development, design, construction, and professional liability insurance. Zach Waters, CEO of Black Swan Risk Management, shares his expertise on liability insurance, risk management, and essential contract details for AE firms.

Zach begins with riveting examples of professional liability insurance cases, such as the Millennium Tower incident and a devastating bicycle accident, showing how exposure can lead to unforeseen liabilities even in seemingly unrelated events. The discussion transitions to emphasize the importance of understanding and negotiating contract languages like limitation of liability and the notable differences between 'at fault' and 'exposure'. He stresses the importance of understanding contract language, like limitation of liability, and the risks of poorly reviewed agreements. Zach also covers cyber insurance, construction risk management, and the significance of clear scopes of work.

Key Takeaways:

  • Exposure vs. Fault: Understanding that exposure to claims can lead to significant financial burdens even without direct fault.
  • Importance of Limitation of Liability: How capping your liability through specific contract clauses can protect your business from massive financial hits.
  • Contract Language: The critical role of precise contract language in ensuring your insurance policy covers potential liabilities.
  • Cyber Insurance: The growing importance of cyber insurance in safeguarding against modern digital risks and how even small firms are vulnerable.
  • Risk Management Practices: Integrating comprehensive risk management strategies within firms to avoid long-term detrimental impacts.

Resources:

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Manage episode 439325965 series 3512701
محتوای ارائه شده توسط Rens Hayes. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمت‌ها، گرافیک‌ها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط Rens Hayes یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آن‌ها آپلود و ارائه می‌شوند. اگر فکر می‌کنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخه‌برداری شما استفاده می‌کند، می‌توانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal

Zach Waters
Zach Waters is the founder and CEO of Black Swan Risk Management, a specialized risk management firm dedicated exclusively to architects and engineers. With a professional background that intersects between legal tenets, insurance practices, and contract negotiation, Zach has become a well-versed expert in managing the intricacies related to risk in the architectural and engineering sector. His company aims to simplify the complexities of risk management and empower their clients to navigate through unpredictable and severe events.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Design Development, hosted by Rens Hayes of H+O Structural Engineering, the focus is on real estate development, design, construction, and professional liability insurance. Zach Waters, CEO of Black Swan Risk Management, shares his expertise on liability insurance, risk management, and essential contract details for AE firms.

Zach begins with riveting examples of professional liability insurance cases, such as the Millennium Tower incident and a devastating bicycle accident, showing how exposure can lead to unforeseen liabilities even in seemingly unrelated events. The discussion transitions to emphasize the importance of understanding and negotiating contract languages like limitation of liability and the notable differences between 'at fault' and 'exposure'. He stresses the importance of understanding contract language, like limitation of liability, and the risks of poorly reviewed agreements. Zach also covers cyber insurance, construction risk management, and the significance of clear scopes of work.

Key Takeaways:

  • Exposure vs. Fault: Understanding that exposure to claims can lead to significant financial burdens even without direct fault.
  • Importance of Limitation of Liability: How capping your liability through specific contract clauses can protect your business from massive financial hits.
  • Contract Language: The critical role of precise contract language in ensuring your insurance policy covers potential liabilities.
  • Cyber Insurance: The growing importance of cyber insurance in safeguarding against modern digital risks and how even small firms are vulnerable.
  • Risk Management Practices: Integrating comprehensive risk management strategies within firms to avoid long-term detrimental impacts.

Resources:

Thank you so much for listening and thank you for joining the Design Development community. Don't forget to subscribe to hear about the latest episodes dropping every Wednesday. If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend.
Our goal is to help people in the industry identify opportunities for growth by sharing the journey of top performers. There is no one path. Success isn't a straight line. There is something to learn from everyone's story. Let's go!
Leave your thoughts in the comment and reach out if you want to be valuable guest on the show!
Design Development Podcast!
Follow us on
LinkedIn, Instagram & YouTube
Find out more at
https://h-o.engineering/podcasts/

  continue reading

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