Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc. offers a robust Landscape Architects Insurance program designed specifically for landscape architecture and golf course design firms. As a leading Managing General Underwriter (MGU), Schinnerer brings decades of professional liability expertise to help agents and brokers place business for design professionals across all firm sizes and types.
Ideal Accounts and Target Classes
This program is tailored for licensed landscape architects and related firms, including those specializing in park planning, urban landscape design, and golf course development. Whether your client is a solo practitioner or a multi-office firm, Schinnerer’s underwriting appetite supports a wide spectrum of practice structures and project types.
Examples of ideal accounts include:
- A small landscape architecture firm designing public green spaces for municipalities
- A regional firm specializing in golf course renovation and site planning
Coverage Highlights and Advantages
The program features one of the most comprehensive professional liability forms in the industry, backed by CNA. In addition to core coverage for errors and omissions, agents can offer their clients access to a range of valuable enhancements:
- Professional Liability (PL) with limits up to $20 million
- Premiums and deductibles starting at $1,000 (PL)
- Property & Casualty and Employment Practices Liability options available
- Cyber liability endorsement to address evolving digital risks
- Multi-year policies for eligible small firms, providing rate stability
- Free contract review services to help clients mitigate project risk
- Premium credits available for AIA and NSPE members
Underwriting Notes and Minimum Premiums
The program is competitively priced, with professional liability premiums and deductibles beginning at $1,000. Underwriters evaluate submissions based on firm size, project types, loss history, and risk controls. Firms with clearly defined scopes of work and strong internal quality control processes are especially favored.
Territories and Availability
This program is available nationwide, including all 50 states and Washington, DC. It is written on an admitted basis in all states where available, providing clients with added confidence and regulatory oversight. Schinnerer’s expansive footprint ensures that agents can place coverage for clients regardless of location.
Why Work With Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc.
Schinnerer is a trusted name in professional liability underwriting, offering deep experience with design professionals and strong carrier relationships. Backed by CNA, the program delivers stable, long-term solutions for agents seeking reliable markets for landscape architects and related disciplines. With value-added services like contract reviews and multi-year policy options, Schinnerer helps agents differentiate themselves while protecting their clients’ businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of accounts are a good fit for this program?
This program is ideal for licensed landscape architects, urban planners, and golf course designers of all sizes—from sole proprietors to large regional firms.
What coverages are included or available in the program?
The program includes professional liability and can be expanded to include P&C, employment practices liability, and cyber liability endorsements.
Is this program admitted in all states?
Yes, the program is available on an admitted basis in all 50 states and Washington, DC.
Are there any discounts or credits available?
Yes, premium credits are available for members of professional associations such as AIA and NSPE.
Does the program include risk management support?
Yes, policyholders have access to free contract review services and other risk management tools to help reduce exposure.
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