- Our in-house construction insurance claims professionals work together with our policyholders and their brokers to deliver high-quality personalized service.
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- Ed Sheiffele, executive vice president, will present “Trading in Risk: Navigating Increased Professional Exposures in the Trades” at the 2022 IRMI Construction Risk Conference in Las Vegas. , Presenters:, Ed Sheiffele, Executive Vice President, Berkley Construction Professional Michael V. Pepe, Partner Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C. Joseph Reynolds, Assistant Vice President, RT New Day , Date and Time:, Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:30 – 9:30 AM , Description:, With design-build construction increasing every year, design responsibility becomes more fragmented, leading to trade contractors performing and delegating more design work. This panel discussion…
- Find the latest news and information about contractors professional and pollution liability from Berkley Construction Professional experts.
- Our Senior Vice President, David Pacifici, will be participating in a panel discussion, “Diving into the Changing Insurance Landscape & What That Means for Projects in the Pipeline” at the 2022…, Session:, Diving into the Changing Insurance Landscape & What That Means for Projects in the Pipeline, Presenters:, David Pacifici, Senior Vice President, Berkley Construction Professional Patrick Duke, Healthcare Project Advisory Solutions Leader, CBRE Keith Jurss, Managing Director, Marsh James Pappas, Vice…, Date and Time:, Tuesday, December 6, 2022 11:20 AM, Details:, What are the inherent challenges for insurance providers in insuring an IPD project team? Discussing what more IPD partners could be doing to help insurance providers gain the confidence and security…
- Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Berkley Alliance Managers, EVP, Chief Risk Management & CX Officer , Date:, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Time:, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST Construction is a risky business, especially in today’s climate. Attend a free webinar where expert presenters will review the top 5 strategies contractors can utilize to…
- Presented by:, Timothy R. Brashear, P.E. ret., Officer and Vice President Construction Services, Rimkus Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley…, Thursday, November 2, 2023, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time REGISTER NOW This one-hour seminar was developed to provide participants with a working knowledge of the due diligence and risk engineering…, Earn Learning Units, 1.0 AIA Learning Unit 1.0 RCEP Professional Development Hour REGISTER NOW , +This program is registered with the national AIA and qualifies for AIA Continuing Education Learning Units. This program is registered with the RCEP for Professional Development Hours. We do not…
- By Andrew Mendelson, FAIA Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Management and CX Officer Berkley Construction Professional, a Berkley Company October 26, 2023 Climate change is already having a…, Changes to building codes and construction standards, One of the most significant changes is an increasing focus on resiliency. Resilient buildings are designed to withstand extreme weather events and quickly regain functionality when damaged. Specific…, Higher wind load requirements:, Buildings in areas prone to hurricanes and other high-wind events are compelled to withstand higher wind speeds., Flood-resistant design:, Buildings in flood zones are required to be elevated above the floodplain and to have flood-resistant materials and construction methods., Wildfire-resistant design:, Buildings in areas prone to wildfires are required to utilize fire-resistant materials and to create site features such as defensible perimeters and flame-resistant plantings. For example,…, Updating zoning ordinances:, Cities are updating their zoning ordinances to promote climate-resilient development. For example, some cities are requiring new buildings to be built in certain areas that are less vulnerable to…, Investing in green infrastructure:, Cities are investing in green infrastructure such as rain gardens, green roofs, natural landscape areas and permeable pavement to help reduce stormwater runoff and flooding., Creating incentives for climate-resilient construction:, Cities are creating incentives, such as tax breaks or other financial incentives, for builders and developers to construct climate-resilient buildings. The design and construction industry faces a…, For additional information, read our risk management resource: , “Evolution of the Standard of Care Due to Climate Change” , Additional resources on this topic include:, National Institute of Building Sciences Federal Emergency Management Agency US Resiliency Council , About the Author, https://www.berkleydp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/New-Andy-RM-Email-Picture-2.png Andrew Mendelson, FAIA, is an acknowledged design and construction industry leader in risk management and…
- By Nicole DeNamur, Esq., Owner, Sustainable Strategies July 7, 2023 The design and construction industries inherently carry some level of risk. Good contract management and appropriate insurance…
- Presented by:, Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Alliance Managers Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Management…, Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 10 - 11 AM Pacific 12 - 1 PM Central 1 - 2 PM Eastern This webinar addresses the legal and practical effects of the myriad accessibility laws, rules, and regulations on the industry. The webinar…
