- Presented by:, Colleen Kennedy, CPCU, RPLU, AU, Vice President, Berkley Construction Professional Ashley Harrell, CRIS Assistant Vice President, Berkley Construction Professional Joseph Shields, P.E., Assistant…, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 10 AM to 10:30 AM Pacific 12 PM to 12:30 PM Central 1 PM to 1:30 PM Eastern REGISTER NOW In today’s construction environment, owners face increasing exposure from design related errors, pollution…, Coverage built for owners:, Learn how OPPI’s Protective Professional, Protective Pollution, and Third-Party Claim Defense sit excess of project team insurance to protect your interests., Why project team policies fall short:, See how eroded limits, market constraints, and unrelated claims can leave owners financially exposed., Real-world loss scenarios:, Explore common owner losses—from surveying errors to design-related moisture issues—and how OPPI responds when underlying insurance doesn’t., Faster resolution, less uncertainty:, Understand how OPPI’s proactive settlement approach can accelerate recovery when negotiations stall., What underwriters need to issue terms:, Walk away knowing the key inputs required to secure OPPI coverage efficiently and without delays. REGISTER NOW
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- By Sean Brown, CRIS Assistant Vice President, Berkley Construction Professional | a Berkley Company November 5, 2025 At Berkley Construction Professional, we believe a strong policy is only part…, Customer Service vs. Client Experience , Great customer service is table stakes. Clients expect quick responses, timely quotes and a smooth claims process when the unexpected happens. We take that very seriously. Our team is known for…, Where We Deliver True Value, Strong relationships:, Trust is at the heart of the Berkley Construction Professional experience. We build trust through open communication and a willingness to collaborate. We know strong relationships between brokers and…, Innovative, tailored solutions:, Construction risks evolve quickly, and so do our programs. From Design-Build to integrated project delivery methods, Berkley Construction Professional is known for our forward-thinking coverage…, Client-focused communication:, When things go wrong, or when decisions need to be made quickly, how we communicate matters. We’ve earned praise for our creativity, flexibility, and responsiveness. But we know consistency is just…, What’s next for Berkley Construction Professional? , We’re proud of the client experience we offer today, but we know there’s always room to grow. Based on your feedback, we’re focusing on several key areas through 2025 and beyond. First, we’re…, The Takeaway for Brokers, You’re already the trusted voice in the room. Our role at Berkley Construction Professional is to support that trust, not only with strong products and responsive service, but with an experience that…, About the Author, Sean joined Berkley Construction Professional in 2018. He is responsible for the growth of the small and mid-sized firm portfolio as well as the large firm opportunities across all product lines.…
- How to help your clients get the most out of their Contractors Professional Liability policy with effective, two-way communication., By Stephanie M. Thomas Assistant Vice President, Senior Claims Examiner Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company July 30, 2025 When something goes wrong on your client's jobsite, timely…, Report Issues Early, Most contractors professional liability policies operate on a claims-made and reported basis, meaning claims must be made against the insured and reported to the carrier and the broker during the…, A Communication Disconnect, One of the biggest challenges with Contractors professional liability claims stems from a communication breakdown that occurs on the jobsite. In many mid-sized construction firms, there’s often a…, The Takeaway? , At Berkley Construction Professional, we would like to be a partner with our clients and not just a problem-solver after something has gone wrong and your client has been sued. Open communication,…, About the Author, Stephanie Thomas is assistant vice president, senior claims examiner for Berkley Alliance Managers with experience handling construction professional and pollution liability claims. Formerly, she…
- These emerging trends are challenging traditional construction risk management., By, Stephanie Thomas, | August 14, 2025 As construction practices evolve to meet new environmental, technological and efficiency demands, so too do the associated risks. Three emerging areas are giving rise to…, Solar farms: Small damages, giant verdicts, As the renewable energy sector continues to grow worldwide, the construction of solar farms across America’s rural areas has triggered an uptick in high-severity pollution runoff claims. Though these…, Data centers: Technical failures, major consequences, The rise of cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure has fueled an aggressive expansion of data center construction across the U.S. These highly specialized and time-sensitive…, Modular construction: Efficiency meets ambiguity, Modular or prefabricated construction methods are gaining popularity in sectors with repetitive architectural needs, such as health care and hospitality. In these scenarios, fully constructed units,…, Reprinted with permission from the August 14th issue of PropertyCasualty360. Further duplication without permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.
- How Berkley Construction Professional Came to Be, By Edward L. Sheiffele Jr., Executive Vice President, Peter Brooks, Senior Vice President, Chris McQueen, Senior Vice President, David Pacifici, Senior Vice President Berkley Construction…, The Blues Brothers, ? “We’re putting the band back together.” Well, those words became our rallying cry back in 2016, when a group of us underwriters, friends from way back in the early 2000s, decided it was time to…, The Backbone of the Business, Let’s talk about our brokers because, honestly, they are a vital part of who we are. Their trust and partnership have played a key role in our journey. Together, we’ve developed customized solutions…, Product Innovation, When it comes to innovation, we’re always looking forward. For instance, we rolled out a faulty workmanship coverage that’s been a game-changer for many of our clients. Plus, we recently introduced a…, Training Tomorrow's Leaders, We quickly realized that, as we were building our dream, we needed to think about the future. “We weren’t getting any younger,” McQueen admitted. “If we wanted Berkley Construction Professional to…, Business Insurance, magazine’s list of the top 100 Best Places to Work in Insurance. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive and feel fulfilled. , The Next Decade and Beyond, Looking ahead, we’re excited about the future. We’ve got a fantastic new generation of leaders ready to step up and continue innovating. “Since day one, we’ve more than quadrupled our premium,”…, About the Authors, Ed Sheiffele leads the Berkley Construction Professional underwriting unit. In this role, he sets strategy and develops the company by bringing creative and innovative solutions to brokers,…
- As project communication moves beyond email into chats, texts and virtual platforms, gaps in digital documentation are quietly increasing firms’ exposure to costly and difficult-to-defend claims., By Jason B. Atkinson Assistant Vice President, Senior Claims Examiner Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company March 10, 2026 Construction and design firms increasingly rely on virtual…, Digital Blind Spot, Virtual meetings, compressed schedules, and real-time collaboration platforms are now standard across construction and design projects. Text messages, Teams chats, Slack messages, and video…, Why Documentation Matters in Claims, When a claim is reported, insurers and defense counsel rely heavily on the project record to understand how decisions were made, who was responsible, and whether the professional met the applicable…, E‑Discovery and Sanctions Risk, Courts increasingly expect parties to preserve electronically stored information, including texts, instant messages, and virtual meeting records when litigation is anticipated or reasonably…, Building Better Digital Discipline, Construction and design firms should evaluate whether their current record retention practices align with how projects actually operate today. Clear internal policies are essential. They should…, The Bottom Line, Virtual communications are here to stay, but that has not changed what claims demand. When key project communications are not preserved, firms face increased exposure, higher defense costs and…, About the Author, Jason joined Berkley Alliance Managers in 2025 with experience managing A&E claims for a leading insurance carrier. Prior to that, he was an attorney for 15 years and a partner at a national…
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