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About Design Professional Unit at AXA XL

Our mission is simple: to bring architects and engineers the resources and protection they need to run a successful business. For over 50 years, AXA XL’s Design Professional A&E underwriters, risk managers, and claims specialists continue to provide unmatched value to the A/E industry, our design professional clients and brokers. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned design firm, we have you covered.

NUMBERS THAT SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

  • We insure more than 10,500 design professionals, with clients ranging from small practitioners to large multinational design firms, including many of the countries’ leading designers.
  • Over 30,000 architect and engineers have participated in our risk management programs, eLearning courses and webinars.
  • Listed by the American Institute of Architects () as one of their top 10 providers of awarded learning units (LU’s) throughout the nation.
  • Voted ‘Best in Class’ for design professional pre-claims and claims assistance from an American Council of Engineering Companies () member survey* that showed 97% were highly satisfied.
  • Over 50,000 recipients in North America receive our practice management newsletter, Communique, which is part of our Risk Management Program for architects and engineers.

*2021 ACEC Member Survey

COMMITMENT AND COLLABORATION

We take a personalized approach when engaging with our A&E clients and brokers – to get to know your business, proactively share insights and collaborate with you whenever and wherever you need us. Our A/E insurance brokers are regionally located throughout North America and have specialized knowledge in the design industry. Some we have known for 20+ years.

Besides educating and connecting with our architect and engineer policyholders, our regional A&E underwriting experts work diligently with our exclusive network of brokers to build a true partnership. Each A/E underwriter is professionally trained and understands the risks architects and engineers face. This knowledge helps our team create a customizable comprehensive policy to fit any size design firm.

COVERED DISCIPLINES

  • Architects - architects, architect planner, interior design, landscape, naval
  • Engineers - acoustical, civil, electrical, environmental, environmental science, geotechnical, HVA, illumination - lighting, mechanical, pipe line, process, professional, solar, structural, surveyor, traffic, and water supply.

WE’RE MOVING FAST FAST FORWARD

  • Fast Fast Forward is AXA XL’s digital magazine that covers the latest trends on the changing risk climate and offers advice on how to move forward in a fast-paced world.
  • Share articles on social media or subscribe to the FFF newsletter at your own convenience! Click here to visit Fast Fast Forward

Resources for Architects and Engineers

Fifty years of supporting design industry professionals

Fifty years of supporting design industry professionals


Time-honored principles and practices driving innovative risk management for architects & engineers...

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Risk Drivers Three small

Risk Drivers 3: our latest research into what causes claims


Since 2001, our Design Professional team has been studying the non-technical (as well as the technical, of course) factors that lead to claims against our policyholders...

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Will your contract protect you in a crisis?

Will your contract protect you in a crisis?


If your design firm can’t perform its services because of an extraordinary, unexpected event beyond your control, such as a major hurricane or a global health crisis,...

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Disclaimer: *Each policy year, firms that successfully complete an approved program can earn up to 10% credit on premium for the first $5 million in coverage (maximum of $10,000 in Canada). Programs are registered with the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and units earned by architects are directly reported to the AIA by AXA XL’s Design Professional team. Engineers can generally use certificates of completion to self-report Professional Development Hours. Not all states and licensing boards accept these programs for Learning Units, and some do not recognize the Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) qualification.

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