In Schinnerer's land surveyors program, houses and townhouses are the project type with the most claims in terms of frequency (35.8%) and severity (33.3%), followed closely by land and site development (30.6% frequency / 26.9% severity). The problem areas (those areas that cause claims during the course of the surveyor providing professional services) that create... Continue Reading →
Creating Quality Control Manuals
Occasionally we are asked by our policyholders to provide guidance in the creation of a quality control manual for their firm. Quality assurance or quality control plans have to be specifically prepared to address the internal procedures with which a firm feels comfortable. An “off-the-shelf” plan provides no real value in monitoring for deficiencies or... Continue Reading →