Free Webinar: Risk Management Essentials of the New Normal

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Presented by:
Diane P. Mika, Senior Vice President, Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional

Thursday, September 18, 2025
10-11 AM Pacific
12-1 PM Central
1-2 PM Eastern

Approved for 1.0 AIA Learning Units 
1 RCEP Professional Development Hours+

Berkley DP policyholders who participate in this program can qualify for a 15% Risk Management Education credit. Contact your agent for further information*

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In today’s rapidly evolving AEC landscape, risk management fundamentals are more critical than ever. This webinar explores how post-pandemic shifts, emerging technologies, and changing client expectations are reshaping professional liability exposure for architects and engineers. Gain actionable insights and tools to protect your firm and enhance risk resilience in the “new normal.”

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Diane Mika Presenting at Society for Design Administration (SDA) EDSymposium25

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Managing Evolving Risks of AI in Design and Construction

Presented by:
Diane P. Mika, Senior Vice President, Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
11:15-12:15 PM

Diane Mika, senior vice president and risk management officer, will be speaking at the Society for Design Administration (SDA) EDSymposium25. She will present on “Managing Evolving Risks of AI in Design and Construction”.

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Design and construction technology has continuously evolved, with artificial intelligence (AI) being the latest advancement. This session will provide an overview of how AI can be effectively administered within design firms. Key topics include establishing a vision and intended use for AI and implementing written AI practice standards. Presented by a professional liability insurance specialist, this session will also emphasize the importance of maintaining human oversight to uphold professional responsibility and
the standard of care.

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Free Webinar: Reviewing Contracts for Professional Liability Coverage and Risk

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Presented by:
Diane P. Mika, Senior Vice President, Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
10-11:15 AM Pacific
12-1:15 PM Central
1-2:15 PM Eastern

Approved for
1.25 AIA Learning Units 
1.25 RCEP Professional Development Hours+

Berkley DP policyholders who participate in this program can qualify for a 15% Risk Management Education credit. Contact your agent for further information*

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Before signing on the dotted line, you should carefully review every contract in the context of project-specific requirements, conditions, your firm’s standards and protocols, and language that is consistent with your professional liability insurance. During our upcoming webinar, Diane P. Mika, Senior Vice President, Risk Management Officer will showcase actual contract clauses that have crossed our desk and explain how to edit them for insurability.

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Free Webinar: Could This Happen to You? A Compendium of Claim Tales and Lessons Learned: Season 2

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Presented by:
Diane P. Mika, Senior Vice President, Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional
Anthony Andersen, Senior Vice President, Professional Liability Claims Manager, Berkley Alliance Managers 
Lisa McKay, Assistant Vice President, Senior Claims Examiner, Berkley Alliance Managers 
Liz Molina, Assistant Vice President, Senior Claims Examiner, Berkley Alliance Managers 
Mark A. Froehlich, Esq. Assistant Vice President, Senior Claims Examiner, Berkley Alliance Managers 

Wednesday, December 4, 2024
10-11:15 AM Pacific
12-1:15 PM Central
1-2:15 PM Eastern

Earn Learning Units
Approved for 1.25 AIA Learning Units
Approved for 1.25 RCEP Professional Development Hours+
Health, Safety, and Welfare Qualified

Berkley DP policyholders who participate in this program can qualify for a 15% Risk Management Education credit. Contact your agent for further information*

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In Season 2 of “Could This Happen to You,” Berkley DP claims examiners discuss four new claim tales. Each episode sets the stage with the project type, delivery method, and parties involved. You’ll get the juicy details of the problems that arose and discover the realities of the final resolution and meaningful lessons learned, providing you with valuable insights to help avoid or mitigate similar situations. 

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Free Webinar: Managing Risk Through Effective Contracts

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Contracts Webinar

Presented by:
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional

Tuesday, July 16, 2024
10-11 AM Pacific
12-1 PM Central
1-2 PM Eastern

Earn Learning Units
1.0 AIA Learning Unit
1.0 RCEP Professional Development Hour+

Berkley DP policyholders who participate in this program can qualify for a 15% Risk Management Education credit. Contact your agent for further information*

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Your professional services agreement is an essential tool in managing your exposure to risk. An equitable contract fairly apportions risk, while an onerous contract can shift inordinate—and sometimes uninsurable—liability to you. The terms and conditions of the agreement establish the roles and responsibilities of the parties, and the negotiation process provides an opportunity to set reasonable expectations with your client.

This workshop reviews the risk management fundamentals that underlie the development of effective contracts, the contract review process and key clauses that impact your risk exposure.

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Free Webinar: Connectable – How to Strengthen Team Connection in the New Era of Work

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Presented by:
Ryan Jenkins, CSP, WSJ Bestselling Author & Speaker, RyanJenkins.com
Diane P. Mika, Senior Vice President, Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
10-11 AM Pacific
12-1 PM Central
1-2 PM Eastern

1.0 AIA Learning Unit+
1.0 RCEP Professional Development Hour+

Berkley DP policyholders who participate in this program can qualify for a 15% Risk Management Education credit. Contact your agent for further information*

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A colossal 72% of global workers feel isolated at least monthly; with 55% saying at least weekly. Remote work, advancing technology, and an always-on work culture are fracturing our relationships resulting in deep disconnection. Ryan Jenkins distills everything you need to know about what’s causing today’s workforce disconnection and how you can increase connection to boost belonging, engagement, retention, and performance with employees at every level.

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Free Webinar: Accessibility Issues in Design and Construction

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Presented by:
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Alliance Managers
Michael J. Cremonese, Esq., Member, Burke Cromer Cremonese, LLC
Scott R. Samolovitch, Esq., Associate, Burke Cromer Cremonese, LLC

Tuesday, February 6, 2024
10-11 AM Pacific
12-1 PM Central
1-2 PM Eastern

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This webinar addresses the legal and practical effects of the myriad accessibility laws, rules, and regulations on the industry. The webinar panelists will discuss the complex, overlapping statutory and regulatory framework that governs this area of law, and will review current cases from around the country. 

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Free Webinar: Project Risk Engineering for General Contractors

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Presented by:
Andrew Mendelson, FAIA, EVP, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional
Timothy Brashear, P.E., Officer and VP, Construction Services, Rimkus

Thursday, November 2, 2023
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time
1.0 AIA Learning Units 
1.0 RCEP Professional Development Hour

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This one-hour webinar was developed to provide participants with a working knowledge of the due diligence and risk engineering recommended practices for a robust and formal risk assessment, project selection, and risk transfer process for construction projects. 

A comprehensive risk engineering process is necessary to determine the bid, preconstruction, design development, construction, delivery, and warranty risks associated with a project and to enhance a contractor’s ability to achieve an on-time, in budget, fit for purpose, project delivery.

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Complimentary Webinar: Could This Happen to You? A Compendium of Claim Tales and Lessons Learned

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Complimentary Webinar: Could This Happen to You? A Compendium of Claim Tales and Lessons Learned

Presented by:
Diane P. Mika, Senior Vice President, Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional
Cindy Russell, Assistant Vice President, Senior Claims Examiner, Berkley Alliance Managers
Michael Cecere, Assistant Vice President, Senior Claims Examiner II, Berkley Alliance Managers
Liz Molina, Assistant Vice President, Senior Claims Examiner, Berkley Alliance Managers
Derek E. Steffen, Assistant Vice President, Senior Claims Examiner, Berkley Alliance Managers

Wednesday, October 25, 2023
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time
1.5 Health, Safety, and Welfare AIA Learning Units 
1.5 Technical, Health, and Safety RCEP Professional Development Hours+

Berkley DP policyholders who participate in this program can qualify for a 15% Risk Management Education credit. Contact your agent for further information*

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This program tells the tale of four claims. Each will be presented by a Berkley DP claims examiner who will set the stage by describing the project type, delivery method, and parties involved, followed by the problems that arose and technical factors that led to the claim. The resolution and lessons learned for each case will be revealed, including the impact of the design professionals’ errors and omissions on the project and its owners/users. These valuable insights will help participants examine and improve their business practices and project controls to avoid similar situations.

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Andy Mendelson Presenting at 2023 ACEC Fall Conference

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Risky Business: Making the Go/No-Go Decision on Design-Build Projects

Presented by:
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, EVP, Chief Risk Management Officer, Berkley Design Professional

Monday, October 16, 2023

Andy Mendelson, FAIA, executive vice president and chief risk management officer, will be presenting at the 2023 ACEC Fall Conference in Austin, Texas on Monday, October 16.

Andy will present “Risky Business: Making the Go/No-Go Decision on Design-Build Projects”.

Session Description

Because Design-Build is a more risky form of project delivery, it is essential to establish a Go/No-Go process to objectively evaluate your opportunities. Analyzing and understanding the conditions of the project and the capabilities of the design-build team are critical to making informed decisions in the pursuit and implementation of these projects. This practice-focused workshop addresses the identification of key factors in making the Go/No-Go decision on Design-Build projects, and offers a flexible yet strategic approach that encourages active thought and discussion to reach a reasonable conclusion.

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