Lawyer Legal Liability: Managing “Unworthy” Clients (Part One)

Posted on: June 24, 2015 by Huntersure

Although client intake and management can prove to be tedious, they are important aspects of running a law firm. Ideally, each and every client would be deemed responsible and accessible without posing too much of a risk to the firm that represents them. Unfortunately, that isn’t’ always the case. As such, make sure your firm […] Read More

Professional Liability for Product Design: The Basics

Posted on: June 18, 2015 by Huntersure

Product liability and all of its components cover an immense range of products. Essentially, any product that is man-made is susceptible to product liability claims. Because of the inherent threat, don’t forget to remind your clients to install a NY Product Design Liability Insurance policy to protect not only their product design, but also the […] Read More

What is Lawyers Stand-Alone Prior Acts Coverage?

Posted on: May 26, 2015 by Huntersure

In its most standard definition, Lawyers’ Prior Acts Coverage means that the lawyer or attorney is covered for acts, errors, or omissions that occurred prior to their insurance policy’s inception date. Why would your clients need this type of coverage though? Let’s say that a lawyer leaves his or her firm to go in-house, go […] Read More

Can Learning To Code Help Architect Efficiency?

Posted on: April 28, 2015 by Huntersure

Architects have a vast variety of knowledge in their repertoire that they need access too every day. From knowledge of building and zoning codes, structures, mechanical systems, and materials, to knowing how to calculate building areas, layout building blueprints and much more. The list of skills needed by architects is ever growing, especially as architecture […] Read More

Next-Of-Kin Creates Challenges for Allied Healthcare Providers

Posted on: April 8, 2015 by Huntersure

When it comes to patient care, next-of-kin and emergency contacts are invaluable pieces of patient information, however there is growing concern among allied healthcare providers and researchers that healthcare legislation and regulations are not adapting to chaining cultural and social norms. Medically and legally, the next-of-kin relationship is important in determining who should be called […] Read More

Are Rural Hospital Closures an Allied Healthcare Concern?

Posted on: March 19, 2015 by Huntersure

The state of rural healthcare has made headlines across the nation lately as small hospitals and medical care facilities have been closing at what industry members are calling an alarming rate. According to the National Rural Health Association, which represents about 2,000 small hospitals across the country and other rural care providers, 48 rural hospitals […] Read More

What is NY Real Estate Professional Liability Insurance?

Posted on: February 5, 2015 by Huntersure

What is NY Real Estate Professional Liability Insurance?  New York real estate professionals face specific risk and loss exposures when it comes to their professional services. Throughout the course of their services these professionals, like many others, offer their expertise, professional opinion and skills as business commodities, thus putting their personal reputation and livelihood on […] Read More

Residential Care Facility Liability: Identifying Mistreatment

Posted on: January 26, 2015 by Huntersure

Residential Care Facility Liability: Identifying Mistreatment  In our previous post, we mentioned that mistreatment of residents is one of the most common liability exposures that residential care facilities face. These exposures often leave facilities vulnerable to lawsuits and other legal complications, and can be burdensome for all parties involved. The best way to avoid a […] Read More

Residential Care Facility Liability: Common Lawsuit Risks

Posted on: January 22, 2015 by Huntersure

Residential Care Facility Liability: Common Lawsuit Risks   It is not uncommon for residential care facilities to face legal complications and allegations of wrongdoing. In fact, in recent years the number of lawsuits against nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other residential care operations has increased. Whether this is due to an increasingly litigious cultural […] Read More

Accounting Liability Insurance: Prepare for 2015 Tax Season

Posted on: January 6, 2015 by Huntersure

Accounting Liability Insurance: Prepare for 2015 Tax Season  As the financial industry gears up for the imminent tax season, the tension in the air is palpable. Officials are speculating that this year’s tax season could be the worse in twenty years on many fronts. According to experts, not since 1985 when the IRS fell victim […] Read More