Professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance is a major expense for any professional firm or practitioner. Premiums for professional liability insurance are determined by underwriters based on a number of considerations including industry experience and market conditions, but also the individual applicant’s areas of practice, recent loss history, professional and risk management practices. Members of the insurance industry are beginning to recognize that engineers who maintain certification in the practice of structural engineering may be preferred risks relative to engineers who do not hold such certification.

Upon request, SECB can provide an affidavit indicating the names of those members of a firm who hold valid certification in structural engineering. This affidavit can be enclosed with the firm’s application for professional liability insurance, for consideration by underwriters when determining insurability and rates for a firm.

Complete the Insurance Affidavit online, then fax or e-mail SECB to obtain a signature verifying the information. In your request, indicate those individuals whose names should appear on the affidavit. Upon receipt, SECB will verify the status of the named certificate holders and issue an affidavit to the requestor. Please allow at least 2 weeks for processing of these requests.

Download Affidavit (PDF)