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 »
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Making the Go/No-Go Decision with Andy Mendelson | WTW A&E Podcast
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
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
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
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 »
Complimentary Webinar: Managing Risk through Effective Contracts
Presented by:Diane P. Mika, VP, Director of Risk Management Education, Berkley Design ProfessionalAndrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional Thursday, June, 2, 202210:00 a.m. Pacific Time/1:00 p.m. Eastern Time1.5 AIA Learning Units1.5 RCEP Professional Development Hours Berkley DP policyholders who participate in this program can qualify for a… Read more »
Core Values are Key
By Robert J. Connor, JD, CICSenior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company April 7, 2022 As we get ready to celebrate Earth Day on April 22 and think about making our world a happier, healthier place to live, it makes me think about our corporate environments. What makes them a… Read more »
Why Your Contract Needs a Limitation of Liability Clause
By Cindy RussellAssistant Vice President, Senior Claims Examiner, Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company March 10, 2022 News headlines: Architect pays $1 Million for Design Error on $15 Million Construction Project; Civil Engineer Tagged with a $250,000 Jury Verdict Because of Drainage Design Error – I could go on. Want to avoid your name in… Read more »
Complimentary Webinar: Ethics for Engineers, Architects, and Other Design Professionals
Presented by:Brian Sutter, ESQ. Managing Partner, Sugarman Law Firm LLPStephen Davoli, ESQ. Partner, Sugarman Law Firm LLPAndrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Senior Vice President, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional Tuesday, March 22, 202210:00 am – 11:15 am Pacific Daylight Time1.25 AIA Learning Units1.25 RCEP Professional Development HoursHealth Safety and Welfare Qualified Berkley DP policyholders… Read more »
Ask an Underwriter
What are deductible credits? A method of recompense that rewards our policyholders for successful risk management procedures and/or a good loss history with BDP by reducing their deductible. Multiple deductible credits are available and may reduce the policyholder’s deductible obligation up to 50% or a maximum of $50,000. This benefit should be considered when comparing… Read more »
