Member Benefit | November 18, 2026
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Many civil engineering firms sign client contracts without realizing that certain provisions can create liability exposures not covered by their insurance policies. Clauses related to indemnification, defense obligations, standards of care, and insurance requirements can shift risks and obligations to the engineer in ways that may have significant time and financial consequences.
In this webinar, we'll review common contract provisions that deserve closer attention, discuss how they interact with insurance language, and share potential strategies for negotiating terms that better protect your firm. Attendees will gain insights they can apply during contract review to help reduce uninsured risk and support sound risk management practices.
Key Takeaways for Firm Leaders, Project Managers, and Risk Managers:
- Identify contract provisions that may create uninsured or underinsured exposures or excessive administrative burdens.
- Understand how contract language can affect professional liability and other insurance policy coverage.
- Recognize common risk transfer mechanisms found in owner and client agreements.
- Evaluate contract terms through a risk management and insurance lens.
- Learn how you may be able to help align contractual obligations with available insurance coverage.
Speakers:
- Sarah A. Johnson, J.D., M.ASCE, Partner at Clausen Miller P.C.
- Lisa Riggins, M.ASCE, Engineers Practice Group Lead for Pearl Insurance, the ASCE Member Benefits Business Lines Insurance provider.
NOTE: Upon attending this live webinar or watching the on-demand recording after the event date, your participation information will be shared with Pearl Insurance for consideration of discounts on new or renewed ASCE Member Advantages PL insurance policies. Please email [email protected] for confirmation of attending the on-demand recording.
This webinar is provided by the ASCE Member Advantages program.