Schinnerer Withdraws from AIA Commended Relationship
From 1957 through 2011, the Schinnerer and CNA program was the sole insurance program commended by the AIA. Schinnerer has withdrawn from this unique relationship so that the program can provide greater resources for the benefit of architects, AIA Knowledge Communities, and state and local components. Due to some changes in what constitutes commendation, we at Schinnerer, with CNA’s support, recognize that commendation now has different meaning and value.
We will continue to provide benefits for AIA members. For example, architects with annual billings of $5 million or less, acceptable loss ratios, and AIA membership for at least 50% of the firm’s professional staff will be eligible for a 5% discount on CNA professional liability insurance coverage. This acknowledges that active participation in the information-sharing of the AIA family of organizations provides a proven risk management value. Also, an advisory board will be created to facilitate Schinnerer and CNA’s ability to provide responsive and creative insurance solutions for the rapidly evolving profession and business of architecture.
To read the complete Guidelines article on our withdrawal from the AIA commended relationship, go to www.schinnerer.com/risk-mgmt/Gdlns/Pages/Gdlns-1-2012-AIA.aspx.