Architects' Offices Quick Facts

Having more information means you can be better prepared.

Did you know?

• About one in five architects is self-employed, more than twice the proportion for all other occupations.
  -- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• The employment of architects is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2016.
  -- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• The U.S. architecture industry includes about 17,000 firms, with combined annual revenue of $20 billion.
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• Coverage for valuable papers, accounts receivable and personal effects is included in your Nationwide Business Owner Policy and you can raise your limits if you need to.
• The average cost of a slip and fall is $22,802.
  -- Injury Facts 2007, National Safety Council
• Coverage is available for property that you regularly take away from your office.
• Nationwide is one of the top 10 commercial insurance carriers in the U.S.