Structural Engineers Join To Tackle Insurance Threat

摘要

Concerned that skyrocketing professional liability insurance, claims and deductibles might bring down their profession, structural engineers are banding together to combat the threat. The first formal step was the launch of a risk management program. The goal is to reduce claims, better defend against claims, and, ultimately, reduce insurance premiums. "We are going to reach down to the lowest level of practicing engineers to raise the level of practice," said Edward Bajer, director of the Council of American Structural Engineers, Washington, D.C., at the first RMP convocation, held Nov. 5-6 in Reston, Va. It is planned as an annual event. "This is no quick fix," he cautioned.