Evolving Legal Risk of AS and Insurance Solutions

The construction landscape is changing. As an AS, your signature carries statutory weight that corporate insurance may not fully cover. This seminar provides the legal tactical knowledge and the insurance tools necessary to manage your personal exposure.

Agenda :

1. Opening: The Reality of Prosecution (10 mins)

Speaker: Chairman of AS Committee

• Recent prosecution trends by BD, ICAC, and Police.
• How liability attaches personally to the AS despite corporate structures.

2. Criminal Proceedings: A Survival Guide (30 mins)

Speaker: Specialist Lawyer (Lee Chan Cheng Solicitors)

• The Process: Arrest, caution, bail, and first court appearance.
• Your Rights: The right to silence, legal counsel, and bail applications.
• Crucial Reminders: Why you must never give a statement before legal advice and how disciplinary proceedings run parallel to criminal cases.

3. Insurance Solutions: The Personal PI Shield (20 mins)

Speaker: LPC Insurance Brokers

• Product Focus: Coverage for Civil Liability, Disciplinary Defence, and Criminal Defence costs.
• Differentiation: Why Personal PI is different from Company PI and D&O.
• The Triple-Lock Framework: How CAR/EC, PI/D&O, and Personal PI work together.

4. Digital Support & Enrollment (15 mins)

Speaker: LPC Insurance Brokers

• Digital hub and chat-box servicing for HKICM members.
• Claims disclosure and after-sales advocacy support.

5. Panel Discussion & FAQ (15 mins)

Speakers: All Panelists

• Why corporate insurance is often insufficient for the individual AS.
• Practical steps to protect your professional license and career.