Insurance Coverage for Design-Build Construction Projects
Maximizing CGL, PLI and AI Coverage to Mitigate Risks for D-B Contractors
Recording of a 90-minute CLE webinar with Q&A
This CLE course will offer counsel to design-build construction projects a review of scope of coverage in commercial general liability, professional liability and umbrella policies. The panel will discuss coverage triggers, covered damages, exclusions and policy conditions and offer best practices to maximize coverage.
Outline
- CGL and PLI policies
- Triggers
- Covered damages
- Exclusions
- Policy condition
- Excess/umbrella coverage
- Other coverage for design-related risks
- OPPI policies
- CPPI policies
- Additional insured coverage
- Best practices to maximize coverage and minimize risks
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key questions:
- What unique liability risks face Design Build contractors and what gaps in conventional insurance programs and policies may exist?
- How can overlap between CGL and PLI coverage best be avoided or reconciled?
- What new products are available to address design build risks?
- What pitfalls exist for the unwary?
Following the speaker presentations, you'll have an opportunity to get answers to your specific questions during the interactive Q&A.
Faculty

Stephen D. Palley
Principal
Ober | Kaler
He specializes in insurance coverage litigation with a construction industry focus, as well as complex construction... | Read More
He specializes in insurance coverage litigation with a construction industry focus, as well as complex construction defect litigation. He has also advised clients on the development and negotiation of insurance and risk-transfer programs for some of the largest construction projects in the United States, including power plants, airports, sports venues and hospitals.
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John Hunt
Counsel
Forest City Ratner

Timothy E. Delahunt
Partner
Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak
He represents insurance carriers and insurance professionals throughout NY. His clients include national insurers,... | Read More
He represents insurance carriers and insurance professionals throughout NY. His clients include national insurers, mutuals, specialty insurers, surplus lines carriers, third party administrators, managing general agents, and brokers and agents. An experienced trial and appellate litigator in state and federal courts, he also counsels clients on coverage and underwriting issues outside litigation.
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