Diane Mika Presenting at Society for Design Administration (SDA) EDConnect22

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Risk Management Essentials of the New Normal Presented by:Diane P. Mika, Vice President, Director of Risk Management Education, Berkley Design Professional Tuesday, October 25, 2022 AEC firms are in a continual state of transition with new leaders emerging, senior leaders retiring, and executives planning for the future. The focus tends to be on improving core… Read more »

Managing Risk through Effective Contracts (Live Online Class)

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Presenter:Andy Mendelson, Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional Date: Wednesday, September 14Time: 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. (Eastern)1.5 Professional Development Hours This webinar has been recorded and is available on demand for Berkley Design Professional policyholders and our appointed agents and brokers on the BDP Risk® Learning Management System. bdp Risk® lms… Read more »

BDP Risk® Delivers Mutually Assured Success

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By Diane MikaVice President, Director of Risk Management EducationBerkley Design Professional, a Berkley Company At its simplest, insurance can be described as “a piece of paper and a promise.” Customers buy apiece of paper (an insurance policy) and the insurance company promises to pay in the event thereis a claim. It’s no secret that professional… Read more »

How Can BDP Risk® Help You? Our Top 5 Concierge-Level Services

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By Candelario LopezSenior Learning Management SpecialistBerkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company August 11, 2022 Design professionals and agents are busy people. Fortunately, Berkley Design Professional’s Learning Management System (LMS), BDP Risk® offers several services that can save them time when they need risk or practice management advice. Here are the top five Concierge-Level services for… Read more »

Complimentary Webinar: Alternative Forms of Project Delivery

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Presented by:Arlen M. Solochek, FAIA, Consulting Architect, Former Vice-Chancellor for Development and Facilities, MCCCD, Phoenix AZAndrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional Tuesday, August 23, 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… Read more »

Making the Go/No-Go Decision with Andy Mendelson | WTW A&E Podcast

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In Episode 14 of the WTW podcast, “Talk to me about A&E”, Dan Buelow, Managing Director, Architects & Engineers practice, sits down with our Chief Risk Management Officer, Andy Mendelson, FAIA. Andy discusses the critical “Go No-Go” considerations every design firm should include when assessing a new project opportunity including project team capabilities, financial impact,… Read more »

The Benefits of Centralizing Your Claims and Risk Management Responsibilities

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By Mark A. FroehlichAssistant Vice President, Senior Claims ExaminerBerkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company July 14, 2022 Centralizing claims and risk management responsibilities for architectural and engineering firms provides significant benefits. It saves time, reduces cost and improves outcomes. Based on decades of managing complex architects and engineers professional liability claims, I recommend designating a… Read more »

The Driving Forces Behind Rate Change

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June 9, 2022 If you upgrade your Ford Focus to a Mustang before your next auto insurance renewal, would you expect to pay more? After all, you still only have one car. I don’t think anyone would be surprised to pay more in this situation. So why then do design firms and contractors get surprised… Read more »

Wherever Your Next Adventure Takes You, Have Peace of Mind with a Run-Off Policy

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By Barbara BlockAssistant Vice President, Senior Underwriter May 5, 2022 You’ve worked hard for many years. Started your own business. Weren’t sure if you would make it, but you did. And, you fulfilled your dream of being the owner of a design professional firm. Congratulations! Now the beach – or mountains or lake – summon… Read more »