JCJ Insurance Agency

05/05/2025

In the life cycle of a construction project, the role of design professionals doesn't end when the drawings are complete and permits are in hand. Your expertise continues to be vital long after the design phase concludes—particularly during construction. The construction phase brings a new set of challenges that require ongoing input from the design team to maintain the integrity of the original vision. Through construction administration (CA) services, design professionals serve as a crucial bridge between concept and ex*****on, ensuring that what gets built aligns with what was planned. However, while your presence on the jobsite enhances quality and minimizes errors, it also brings potential risks. This article explores the value of CA services, the potential legal exposures tied to site visits, and best practices design professionals can implement to safeguard both their projects and their firms.
https://jcj-insurance.com/2025/04/managing-risk-on-jobsite-visits-how-design-professionals-can-avoid-liability-for-accidents-and-injuries/

10/01/2024

Our JCJ family just got bigger! We are so excited to accounce that Lauren and Tyler have welcomed their baby boy, Walker. 🩵 Join us in congratulating them and wishing these three a lifetime of cherished moments together.

04/29/2024

HuntonBrady Architects knows how to put the FUN in fundraiser! We were happy to sponsor their Putt Putt event to raise money for Freedom Ride - a local therapeutic horseback riding non-profit that is built on the conviction that we are not bound by our physical limitations. If you are interested in supporting this great cause you can donate here. https://www.freedomride.com/

04/17/2024

Did you know that approximately 1/3 of professional liability claims are due to non-technical issues, such as breakdowns in communication and poor documentation? Wouldn’t it be great if you could implement best practices that can help you decrease your chance of a claim by 33%? Documentation is your best defense in mitigating the impact of future claims. The attached article provides documentation recommendations that your firm should consider implementing. https://jcj-insurance.com/2024/04/documentation-your-best-defense-for-professional-liability-claims/

12/18/2023

12/05/2023

Navigating Business Auto Insurance, contractual requirements for this coverage, and your firm’s actual exposure for auto claims can seem complicated. It is easier to understand if your firm owns vehicles but becomes more complex when your employees are using their personal vehicles or are renting vehicles for work. This article addresses auto exposures, insurance for employee-owned vehicles and rental vehicles, and ends with an explanation of the Automobile Liability section in the ACORD Certificate of Insurance. “Any Auto” on the Certificate of Insurance seems to be causing problems in contract negotiations these days. This article is a bit lengthy, but it is separated into sections so that it is easier to review the information that is most important for your firm’s current situation. As always, please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any of this in greater detail.https://jcj-insurance.com/2023/12/using-personal-vehicles-and-rental-cars-for-work-what-are-the-risks/

11/17/2023

Scholarships available for Architecture and Engineering students! a/e ProNet provides two $5,000 scholarships for architecture students and one $5,000 scholarship for engineering students. The deadline for the Architect Scholarship is March 1st and the deadline for the ACEC Engineering Scholarship is March 15th. Click here for more information https://aepronet.org/services/scholarships/

11/13/2023

I had a great time celebrating CREW Orlando's 35 year anniversary at the Celebration of Champions Gala. I was honored to be recognized as a legacy member!

09/14/2023

Don't miss it!

Mark Jackson and Erin Johnson are set to take the virtual stage at the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida/ Florida Engineering Society (FES) webinar on September 20th!

Join us as they delve into the world of contract language and risk management in their presentation, "What's in Your Contract?"

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and elevate your contract management game.

Register today - https://bit.ly/3PjvShS

09/13/2023

Join us on September 15th at Celebration Golf Club for the annual ASCE Florida Section East Central Branch Scholarship Golf Tournament.

We're proud to sponsor this event and hope to see you there!

Event details/registration: https://bit.ly/3EDoRTY

09/12/2023

The best kind of risk management seminars include snacks and dogs! Thank you Behar Peteranecz for inviting us to present Managing Risk Through Effective Communication, Document, and Retention to your team.

We enjoyed great conversation and your architects earned 1 LU!