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Architects & Engineers Professional Liability

Professional Liability insurance for Architects & Engineer firms of all sizes from sole practitioners to those in the ENR 500. 

What we offer

Professional liability coverage including coverage for contractors’ pollution, technology-based services & products, data & network security including privacy liability, media as well as breach response services for firms under $5 million in fees for US domiciled firms.

Standard features include: 

How can we help

Brokers and policyholders have access to a dedicated risk management site with a wealth of resources including contract guidance and reviews, newsletters, live webinars as well as a library of recorded ones, state by state guidance on important laws impacting design professionals supported by a proactive claims service with access to experienced construction lawyers.

Who we can help

  • Architects and engineers
  • Agency construction managers
  • Project managers and owners’ representatives
  • Interior designers
  • Surveyors
  • Environmental consultants 

The Beazley Difference

BEING BOLD

Freedom lies in being bold. We dare to be different and seek bold possibilities to create more innovative, fair and satisfying outcomes for our clients, brokers and employees. From insuring the highest building in the world, to the first commercial lunar vehicle to operate on the moon - we boldly go where others won’t.

STRIVING FOR BETTER

Good is a start, but we go all-out for better.  A driven community of individuals relentlessly push the needle and creating value. From launching the market’s first dedicated ESG syndicate to the establishment of our business unit focusing on designing digital insurance solutions, we pride ourselves on always going above and beyond.  Simply put, at  Beazley we go to 11.  

DOING THE RIGHT THING

Acting with integrity in a straightforward, decent way is instinctive. Open and honest with others, we show respect and empathy however challenging the situation – demonstrated by our multi-award winning claims team.  Doing the right thing makes for a fair-minded, rewarding environment and makes work and life better for all.

Examples or Scenarios

Beazley insured an architectural firm that was accused of failing to disclose the likely presence of near-surface rock.  When rock was encountered during excavation, the owner sought damages in excess of $200,000 from the architect for rock removal and delays.  The architect adamantly, and rightfully, denied any wrongdoing.  Beazley retained experienced trial counsel and worked collaboratively with counsel and the client to evaluate the claims and formulate effective defenses.  During the almost three years of litigation, the plaintiff continually took unreasonable settlement positions.  Where other insurance carriers may have folded to accommodate plaintiff’s demand, Beazley stood steadfast with its insured all the way through several days of trial where a verdict was issued for the insured. 

Your Beazley Team

Jerry Sullivan

Jerry Sullivan

Global Head of Professional, Environmental and Mergers & Acquisitions (PEMA)

West Hartford, CT, USA

+1 (860) 677 3770

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Jim Schwartz

Jim Schwartz

Focus Group Leader - US Architects & Engineers

Boston, MA, USA

+1 (617) 239 2607

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Dan Brown

Dan Brown

Underwriter - A&E

Chicago, IL, USA

+1 (312) 476 6221

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Robin McNeill

Robin McNeill

Underwriter - A&E

West Hartford, CT, USA

+1 (215) 446 8419

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Renee Polley

Renee Polley

Underwriter - Architects & Engineers

Atlanta, GA, USA

+1 (770) 351 1717

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Colleen Palmer

Colleen Palmer

Risk Manager - A&E

New York, NY, USA

+1 (617) 239 2606

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Steve Stephanides

Steve Stephanides

Underwriter - Architects & Engineers

FL, USA

+1 (215) 446 8430

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Jason Thomas

Jason Thomas

Underwriter - Architects & Engineers

Los Angeles, CA, USA

+1 (213) 228 7751

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Cheryl Walton

Cheryl Walton

Underwriter - Architects & Engineers

Philadelphia, PA, USA

+1 (610) 659 8952

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Debbie Wiechardt

Debbie Wiechardt

Underwriter - Architects & Engineers

Philadelphia, PA, USA

+1 (215) 446 8425

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Erica Holzman

Erica Holzman

Claims Focus Group Leader - US Architects & Engineers

Atlanta, GA, USA

+1 (770) 351 1710

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James DeDonato

James DeDonato

Claims Focus Group Leader - Large Risk, Architects and Engineers

West Hartford, CT, USA

+1 (860) 674 3930

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Richard Hockenbury

Richard Hockenbury

Claims Manager

Philadelphia, PA, USA

+1 (215) 252 9119

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Leah Legare

Leah Legare

Claims Manager

West Hartford, CT, USA

+1 (860) 674 4624

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Alex Olkowski-Boose

Alex Olkowski-Boose

Claims Manager

Chicago, IL, USA

+1 (312) 476 6256

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Sarah Chambers

Sarah Chambers

Claims Manager

Atlanta, GA, USA

+1 (770) 576 1513

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Rochanne Keane

Rochanne Keane

Claims Product Specialist - Architects and Engineers

San Francisco, CA, USA

+1 (415) 263 4058

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Yemi Hirata

Yemi Hirata

Claims Technician

Atlanta, GA, USA

+1 (770) 351 1775

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Kimberly Alberts

Kimberly Alberts

Claims Manager

Houston, TX

+1 (972) 419-8037

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