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APPLICATION FOR DESIGN AND DATA INSURE™ LIABILITY COVERAGE This is an application for a Claims Made and Reported policy. This application is not a binder. Notice: The insurance coverage for which you are applying is written on a Claims Made and Reported policy. Only claims that are first made against you during the policy year and reported to us within that policy year, or within 60 days after the end of the policy year, are covered, subject to policy provisions. The limits of liability available to pay damages, including judgment or settlement amounts, shall be reduced by amounts incurred for claims expenses. Further note that amounts incurred for claims expenses and damages shall also be applied against the deductible amount. 1. APPLICANT INFORMATION 1. Firm InformationName of Firm *Contact Name *Principal Office Address *Phone # *Email Address * Website Address2.Sole ProprietorshipPartnershipCorporation3. Date the firm was established: 4. List branch office locations (if any) and the percentage of fees derived from each locationCity & State% Last Fiscal Year Fees5. List any pre-existing or related entities and subsidiaries, their relationship or percentage of ownership, dates of existence and services provided. If coverage is desired for the entity, please list the retroactive date on their current professional liability coverage.6. Provide the number of personnel in each of the following categories Number employed Number Registered/LicensedPrincipals, Partners, Officers & DirectorsLicensed Design ProfessionalsTechnical Personnel (including field personnel)Supervisors / SuperintendentsConstruction ManagersAll Others (describe):Total number of employeesShow the number of employees who left the firm in the past 12 months: ManagementProfessional StaffPlease attach resumes/bios for Principals, Partners and key personnel.2. APPLICANT INFORMATION 7. Please provide the following information regarding your gross fees. Gross fees means the exact dollar amount of gross revenues from Professional Services including fees paid to subconsultants, however, excluding direct reimbursables by contract (i.e., travel, per diem, reproduction costs, etc.).Total Gross Fees Projection for Current Fiscal YearLast Complete Fiscal Year EndingTwo Years AgoThree Years Ago8. Does the firm provide Professional Services on any project in which it has an equity interest? YESNOIf ‘yes’, please describe below:9. Please identify the approximate percentage of fees earned on projects by construction value: Up to $1,000,000$1,000,001 to $5,000,000$5,000,001 to $25,000,000$25,000,001 to $50,000,000$50,000,001 to $100,000,000Over $100,000,00010. Please identify the percentage of services rendered:USCanadaotherIf ‘other’, please describe:3. DISCIPLINE INFORMATION 11. Please indicate the approximate percentage of last fiscal year gross fees in the disciplines below: Acoustical EngineeringIllumination EngineeringArchitectural PlanningInterior Design and GraphicsArchitectureLaboratory Services – otherCivil – WWTPLandscape ArchitectureCivil EngineeringMarine EngineeringCM AgencyMechanical Engineering (HVAC)CM At RiskMechanical Engineering (non-HVAC)Electrical EngineeringNaval ArchitectureEnvironmental EngineeringProcess EngineeringEnvironmental ScienceStructural EngineeringSurveyingStructural EngineeringGeotechnical DrillingTraffic EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringOther: describeGeotechnical Laboratory AnalysisMust Total 100%4. SUBCONSULTANT INFORMATION12. What percentage of the firm’s total gross fees for the last fiscal year were paid to subconsultants in the following disciplines (note: should be less than 100%) Insured for Professional Liability Uninsured a. Structuralb. Environmental Servicesc. Other professional services13. Agreementsa. What percentage of subcontractors provide evidence of additional insured status in your favor?b. What percentage of your sub agreements include hold harmless agreements?c. Does the firm update subcontractor certificates annually?YESNO5. CLIENT AND PROJECT INFORMATION 14. a. Does any one contract or client represent more than 50% of the firm’s last fiscal year gross fees?YESNOIf ‘yes’, please describe below:b. What percentage of your sub agreements include hold harmless agreements?15. Indicate the percentage of last fiscal year gross fees derived from each of the following types of clients:ContractorsForeignDesign ProfessionalsLocal GovernmentDevelopersOwnersEnvironmental ConsultantsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentOther: describeTotal Must equal 100%16. Indicate the percentage of last fiscal year gross fees attributable to the following services. Leave blank if not applicableAbandoned projectsAlarm or security systemsAsbestos evaluation, remediation or analysisBoundary and construction stakingBuilding commissioning servicesBuilding inspections or property condition assessmentsConceptual, schematic, or other design without construction documentsConstruction Engineering InspectionsConstruction observation/review without designConstruction materials testing (including compaction testing) and related laboratory analysisDesign with construction observation/reviewDrafting services – performed for others for a feeEnvironmental preliminary site assessments or investigations (Phase 1, PSA, drilling, sampling, Phase 2)Environmental site remediationExpert witnessFeasibility, economic, seismic or forensic studies or reportsLead evaluation, remediation or analysisLEED servicesMold evaluation, remediation or analysisOperation and maintenance servicesPermittingPlan checking without designProgram Management or other non-design related servicesQuantity or cost estimates without designRemediation design services / remediation of construction defects – non-environmentalSheeting, shoring, underpinning, scaffolding, temporary work platforms, or similarTemporary structuresTraining services – non-safety relatedTraining services – safety relatedTotal Must equal 100% 6. CONTRACT INFORMATION17. Please specify the types of contracts used by the firm in the last fiscal year.Client contractStandard industry/association contractFirm’s own standard contractVerbal agreementsLetter of agreementOther : describePurchase order formsTotal Must equal 100% 18. a. What percentage of your professional service agreements include a Limitation of Liability to $250,000 or less?b. Please submit a sample Limitation of Liability clause19. Is the firm involved in any Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) or Public-Private Partnerships (P3)?YESNOIf ‘yes’, please describe below:7. SERVICES / PROJECT INFORMATION 20. Indicate the percentage of last fiscal year gross fees derived from each of the following types of projects:Airport runwaysOffices, warehousesApartmentsOil refineriesBridges, trestlesParking garagesBuilding envelopes, façades, glazing, curtain wallsParks, playgroundsCar dealershipsPipelinesCasinosProcessing, manufacturing and production buildingsChemical plantsProcessing, manufacturing and production systemsChurchesResidential condominiumsColleges and universitiesRestaurantsCorrectional institutionsRetail, malls, shopping centersCustom homesRetaining wallsDams, reservoirs, leveesRetirement homes, convalescent homes, and assisted livingEnvironmental projectsRoads and highwaysFacilities related to nuclear activitiesSingle family residential subdivisionsHarbors, docks, piers, or structures for offshore useSki lifts, amusement rides, amusement parksHigh rise – all buildings over 15 storiesSports facilities, arenas, convention facilities, grandstands, theatersHospitals / health care facilitiesSuperfund sitesHotelsSwimming poolsK-12 schoolsTownhomes- PrivateTransportation passenger terminals- PublicTunnelsLandfillsUnderground storage tanks/gas stationsMilitary facilitiesUtilitiesMines, quarriesWaste treatment, storage or disposal facilitiesMotelsWastewater, sewage and water treatment systemsMunicipal buildingsOther: describePlease submit a Project Supplemental Questionnaire outlining the firm’s 5 largest projectsTotal Must equal 100% 21. Has the firm provided professional services for condominium projects in the last ten years? yes noYESNOIf ‘yes’, please complete the Condominium Questionnaire.22. Does the firm perform services under a Design-Build or Fast-Track delivery method?YESNOa. If ‘yes’, what is the total percentage of your gross fees for the last fiscal year attributed to this delivery method?23. Does the firm provide or take responsibility for any site safety or construction means, methods, sequences or techniques?YESNO24. Is the firm or any principal involved in real estate development or ownership?YESNO25. Has the firm become involved in the manufacture, fabrication, sale, leasing or distribution of any product, process, component, device or system?YESNO26. Has the firm designed a building, component or system which might be used on more than one project without services for site adaptation?YESNO27. Has the firm entered into a joint venture agreement with an entity that did not provide professional design services?YESNOIf you’ve answered ‘yes’ to questions 22 through 27, please provide details on a separate sheet.8. RISK MANAGEMENT28. Does the firm provide any risk management or educational programs for your staff / managers?YESNOa. If ‘yes’, did at least 50% of the firm’s professionals complete a risk management or loss prevention seminar or program (in person or web-based including Liberty’s online risk management e-Learning courses) during the last fiscal year?YESNOPlease provide the date, names of the employees who completed the program, program name and provider on a separate sheetb. If ‘yes’, did at least 50% of the firm’s professionals complete a RedVector online education course through the LIU Risk Management website’s RedVector Portal during the last fiscal year?YESNO29. Are your negotiated contracts reviewed by a qualified attorney before they are signed?YESNO30. Does the firm follow written quality control procedures?YESNOIf ‘yes’, please indicate the last date they were updated.31. Does the firm have a written procedure in place for collecting outstanding fees?YESNO32. Does the firm employ a written client selection process?YESNOIf you are applying for Cyber coverage, please also complete the following information in Sections 9 through 13. Otherwise, you can skip those sections and go to Section 14.9. PRIVACY PRACTICES33. Does the firm employ any of the following? Please check all that apply: A specific individual responsible for overall privacy and security? A written corporate privacy policy reviewed by a qualified lawyer, actively followed and regularly updated? Annual training in place for employees with respects to privacy matters? Screening of potential employees (e.g., background, drug, criminal, credit, etc.)? Regular network security assessments performed by third parties? Classification and tracking of where sensitive data is processed and stored on the network? Procedures to ensure compliance with privacy regulatory bodies, state privacy laws and industry standards, as applicable? (e.g., HIPAA, PCI, etc.) Contracts with third parties that contain hold harmless / indemnity clauses that benefit the firm? Contracts that require third parties to carry errors and omissions or cyber insurance? Obtaining consent from individuals when collecting personally identifiable information? 10. INFORMATION SECURITY 34. Does the firm employ any of the following? Please check all that apply: The use and application of anti-virus software on all computer devices and networks? Regular updating and patching of security systems in a timely manner? The use and application of intrusion detection and/or prevention software? The use and application of firewalls to restrict network traffic? The use and application of data loss prevention (DLP) software? Physical controls to prevent unauthorized access to company premises and network? A password policy to require strong passwords and that passwords should be updated on a regular basis? Data access controls including role based access and timely account termination? Multi-factor authentication for remote access by employees and third parties? Formal policies and procedures around the retention, destruction and purging of data? Information Technology vendors to maintain its systems and networks? 11. DATA 35. What type of personally identifiable information and sensitive information does the firm (or others on your behalf) handle, process or store? Please check all that apply: Social Security numbers, government ID or driver license information Financial information (e.g. banking information) Payment card data Personal health information Intellectual Property Other (describe) 36. Does the firm employ any encryption controls in the following? Please check all that apply: Data at rest Data in transit Mobile devices Back-up tapes Cloud Storage 12. CONTENT AND MARKETING CONTROL37. Does the firm employ any of the following content and marketing controls? Please check all that apply: Obtaining all necessary and proper rights when using content developed by third parties? Legal review of all content disseminated by the firm? Notice and Take-Down procedures in place for addressing potentially libelous or illegal content on the Company’s website? 13. VENDOR MANAGEMENT, CLOUD & MOBILE38. Does the firm employ any of the following? Please check all that apply: Written contracts with all third parties that have access to any sensitive information? A Disaster Recovery Plan? -When was that Plan last tested?(leave blank if a Plan does not exist) A written incident response plan regarding how compromised personally identifiable information is handled? -When was that Plan last tested?(leave blank if a Plan does not exist)14. CLAIMS AND CIRCUMSTANCES39. In the last five years, have any professional liability claims been made against the firm, its predecessors or any past or present principal, partner, officer, director or employee, or any entity identified in response to questions 1 and 5?YESNOIf ‘yes’, please complete the Claims questionnaire40. Does the firm or any of the principals, partners, officers, directors or employees, or any entity identified in response to questions 1 and 5, have knowledge of any act, error, omission, unresolved job dispute, complaints, accident or any other circumstance which might reasonably be expected to give rise to a claim under this insurance?YESNO41. In the last ten years, has any disciplinary action been filed against the firm, its predecessors or any past or present principal, partner, officer, director or employee, or any entity identified in response to questions 1 and 5?YESNO42. Is the firm aware of any release, loss or disclosure of personally identifiable information in the care, custody or control of the firm?YESNO43. Has the firm, or any of its predecessors in business, subsidiaries or affiliates, or any of the principals, directors, officers, partners, professional employees or independent contractors ever been the subject of a regulatory action as a result of the handling of sensitive data, including a civil investigative demand, consent order or investigation by an Attorney General or other industry body?YESNO44. Is the firm aware of any known network intrusion or denial of service attack during the last three years?YESNO45. Has the firm reported the matters disclosed in questions 39 through 44 above to its current or former insurance carrier(s)?YESNOIf you have answered ‘yes’ to questions 39-44, on a separate sheet, list details of this situation including name of project (if applicable), involved parties, date you became aware and description of the circumstances.(Please attach the file.)Any claim arising from any facts, claims, circumstance or situations required to be disclosed in response to questions 39- 44 above will be excluded from the proposed insurance.15. COVERAGE INFORMATION46. Is the firm currently insured for Professional Liability coverage?YESNOIf ‘yes’, please provide the retroactive date on your policy:Please provide your insurance history for the past five years below:CompanyPolicy PeriodLimitDeductiblePremium47. Does the firm currently purchase Cyber Liability coverage?YESNO(i.e., Data Breach Liability; Media Liability; Privacy Regulatory Proceedings; Notification Costs) Coverage TypeCompanyPolicy PeriodLimitDeductibleRetroactive DatePremium48. Please provide details on your General Liability insurance:Carrier:Policy Period:toPolicy Limits:Per Occurrence /Aggregate49. Does the firm purchase any business insurance from Liberty Mutual?YESNOIf ‘yes’, please provide details regarding line of business and policy terms50. Has any insurer cancelled or refused to renew any similar insurance to the firm, its members or an entity listed in questions 1 and 5 of this application?YESNOIf ‘yes’, please provide details on a separate sheet. Drop files here or 51. Describe any pending corporate acquisitions or historical corporate name changes or mergers and acquisitions that have occurred in the past 5 years:52. Indicate the options the Applicant would like quoted for Professional Liability coverage:Combined Single/Aggregate LimitSplit Limits Per Claim/AggregatePer Claim Deductible NOTICES Notice to Alabama Applicants: Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or who knowingly presents false information in an application for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to restitution fines or confinement in prison, or any combination thereof. Notice to Arkansas, District of Columbia, Louisiana, Oregon, Rhode Island and West Virginia Applicants: Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or knowingly presents false information in an application for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in prison. 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Notice to all other state Applicants: Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or knowingly presents false information in an application for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in prison. THE UNDERSIGNED AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE OF THE APPLICANT DECLARES THAT THE STATEMENTS SET FORTH HEREIN ARE TRUE. THE UNDERSIGNED AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE AGREES THAT IF THE INFORMATION SUPPLIED ON THIS APPLICATION CHANGES BETWEEN THE DATE OF THIS APPLICATION AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE INSURANCE, HE/SHE WILL, IN ORDER FOR THE INFORMATION TO BE ACCURATE ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE INSURANCE, IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE UNDERWRITER OF SUCH CHANGES, AND THE UNDERWRITER MAY WITHDRAW OR MODIFY ANY OUTSTANDING QUOTATIONS OR AUTHORIZATIONS OR AGREEMENTS TO BIND THE INSURANCE. FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE APPLICANTS, THE FOREGOING STATEMENT IS LIMITED TO THE BEST OF THE UNDERSIGNED’S KNOWLEDGE, AFTER REASONABLE INQUIRY. IN MAINE, THE UNDERWRITERS MAY MODIFY BUT MAY NOT WITHDRAW ANY OUTSTANDING QUOTATIONS OR AUTHORIZATIONS OR AGREEMENTS TO BIND THE INSURANCE NOTHING CONTAINED HEREIN OR INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE SHALL CONSTITUTE NOTICE OF A CLAIM OR POTENTIAL CLAIM SO AS TO TRIGGER COVERAGE UNDER ANY CONTRACT OF INSURANCE. . SIGNING OF THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT BIND THE APPLICANT OR THE UNDERWRITER TO COMPLETE THE INSURANCE, BUT IT IS AGREED THAT THIS APPLICATION SHALL BE THE BASIS OF THE CONTRACT SHOULD A POLICY BE ISSUED, AND IT WILL BECOME PART OF THE POLICY. ALL WRITTEN STATEMENTS AND MATERIALS FURNISHED TO THE INSURER IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS APPLICATION ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THIS APPLICATION AND MADE A PART HEREOF. 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