Berkley Design Professional’s 10th Anniversary – Cheers to 10 Years!

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By Larry MoonanExecutive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Berkley Design Professional, a Berkley Company April 17, 2023 April marks the ten-year anniversary of Berkley Design Professional and we couldn’t be more excited! Over the past decade, we have established ourselves as a leader in the A&E marketplace by providing outstanding service to our brokers as… Read more »

Berkley Design Professional Celebrates 10th Anniversary

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Monterey, Calif. (April 10, 2023) – Berkley Design Professional, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company is celebrating its 10th Anniversary of providing professional liability insurance for Architects and Engineers. “This is an exciting milestone for our business. We thank our brokers and employees,” said Larry Moonan, executive vice president, chief operating officer… Read more »

To Sub or Not to Sub

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March 14, 2023 To sub or not to sub, that is the question. Should a firm retain a subconsultant that flows through them on a project, or should a firm let the owner directly retain the other design professional? It’s probably not the first time that an architect or engineer has seen this question posed,… Read more »

AIA Contract Documents Free Webinar | Top Five Risk Avoidance Strategies for Contractors

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Presenter:Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Berkley Alliance Managers, EVP, Chief Risk Management & CX Officer Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023Time: 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 avoid and mitigate risk on their construction… Read more »

Holmes Murphy A&E Webinar Series | AIA Contract Documents: Insights & Impacts

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Presented by:Andrew Patton, A&E Technical Consultant, Holmes MurphyDiane Mika, SVP, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional Thursday, October 19, 202312:00 pm – 1:00 pm Central TimeRegistered for AIA Continuing Education Credits The newly released documents at the heart of the AIA Contract Documents program — the A201-related AIA Owner–Architect Agreements — are revised by… Read more »

Holmes Murphy A&E Webinar Series | From Scope Creep to Profitability

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Presented by:Paula Dixon, Senior Vice President, Holmes MurphyDiane P. Mika, SVP & Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional Thursday, June 15, 202312:00 pm – 1:00 pm Central TimeRegistered for AIA Continuing Education Credits Change challenges the basic premise of project management: the control of resources to meet a certain objective by a specific date within… Read more »

Free Webinar: The Root Factors – Growing Profit and Reducing Risk through Personal and Professional Empowerment

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Presented by:Jeffrey M. Hirst, Empowerment Coach, Professional Risk Advisor, Hirst CoachingDiane P. Mika, SVP & Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional Tuesday, February 21, 202310:00 am – 11:30 am Pacific Time1.5 AIA CES Learning Units1.5 RCEP Professional Development Hours Berkley DP policyholders who participate in this program can qualify for a 15% Risk Management Education… Read more »

Diane Mika Presenting at Human Capital Management Excellence Conference

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Mutually Assured Success: How to leverage external training to manage risk, boost learner engagement and educate customers Presented by:Diane P. Mika, Senior Vice President, Director of Risk Management Education, Berkley Design ProfessionalAdam Ballhaussen, Senior Director of Customer Education and Advocacy, Docebo Tuesday, January 31, 20231:15 PM to 1:45 PM When an action or system benefits… Read more »

What’s in a Name?

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Why names matter on a professional liability insurance policy By Cindy RussellAssistant Vice President, Senior Claims Examiner, Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company December 8, 2022 Let me introduce myself. My name is Cindy Russell; well, my full name is Cynthia Russell. Maybe you need to know my maiden name was Ellis. Why does all… Read more »

Free Webinar: Pre-Construction Services: Cure or Curse?

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Presented by:David A. Ericksen, Esq., Attorney at Law, Collins + CollinsAndrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional Thursday, December, 8, 202210:00 a.m. Pacific Time/1:00 p.m. Eastern TimeSubmitted for AIA CES Approval1.5 RCEP Professional Development Hours Berkley DP policyholders who participate in this program can qualify for a 15%… Read more »