The US based team underwrites firms of all all sizes from sole practictioners to those in the ENR 500. We offer both admitted and surplus lines products. We are a team of specialist underwriters and claims managers dedicated to the A&E space. We pride ourselves on providing stability and creative solutions in an often dynamic environment. For access to the London Market or US Contractors E&O click here.
Target markets – US based firms of all sizes in the following areas:
- Architects and engineers
- Agency construction managers
- Project managers and Owners’ representatives
- Interior designers
- Surveyors
- Environmental consultants
Coverage includes
- A&E professional liability
- Contractors pollution liability
- Technology based services & products
- Computer network security and privacy liability
- Multimedia and advertising
- Privacy liability and breach response services
- Worldwide territories
Standard supplemental features include
- Disciplinary / regulatory / administrative actions reimbursement extension up to $30,000 per policy period
- Defendants’ reimbursement extension up to $500 per day, subject to a maximum of $15,000 per claim
- Reputation management reimbursement extension up to $15,000 per policy period
- Automatic 60-day coverage for acquired entities
- Blanket waiver of subrogation provision for clients of the insured as required by contract
- Punitive damages extension – where insurable by law
- Mediation or early resolution deductible credit of 50% up to $25,000 per claim
- Defense outside the limits
- $0 deductible
Beazley’s value-added services include
- Pre-claims assistance at no cost
- Proactive claims management through experienced construction lawyers and claims management professionals
- Hands on Risk Management services including
- Contract reviews
- Live webinars
- A&E Reporter
- Dedicated risk management website
Capacity
Limits up to $10m; $20m available for select opportunities.
Architects & Engineers team
Risk Managers

Risk Manager - A&E
Colleen Palmer
New York, NY, USA
+1 617 239 2606
colleen.palmerClaims

Claims Team Leader - Third Party Portfol, Professions and RoW Co
James DeDonato
Farmington, CT, USA
+1 860 674 3930
james.dedonato
Claims Manager
Michael Germano
Farmington, CT, USA
+1 860 674 4618
michael.germano
Claims Manager
David Gussio
Atlanta, GA, USA
+ 1 770 351 1733
david.gussio
Claims Manager
Brad Hart
+12132287745
brad.hart
Claims Manager
Erica Holzman
Atlanta, GA, USA
+1 770 351 1710
erica.holzman
Focus Group Leader - US A&E Claims
Rochanne Keane
San Francisco, CA, USA
+1 415 263 4058
rochanne.keane
Assistant Claims Manager
Leah Legare
Farmington, CT, USA
+1 860 674 4624
leah.legareUnderwriters

Underwriter - A&E
Dan Brown
Chicago, IL, USA
+1 312 476 6221
Dan.Brown
Underwriter - A&E
Dana Hughes
Philadelphia, PA, USA
+1 215 444 6957
dana.hughes
Underwriter - A&E
Robin McNeill
Farmington, CT, USA
+1 301 530 7485
robin.mcneill
Underwriter - A&E
Renee Polley
Atlanta, GA, USA
+1 770 351 1717
renee.polley
Focus Group Leader - US A&E
Jim Schwartz
Boston, MA, USA
+1 617 239 2607
James.Schwartz
Underwriter - A&E
Steve Stephanides
Philadelphia, PA, USA
+1 215 446 8430
steve.stephanides
Underwriter - A&E
Cheryl Walton
Philadelphia, PA, USA
+1 215 446 8420
cheryl.walton
Underwriter - A&E
Debbie Wiechardt
Philadelphia, PA, USA
+1 215 446 8425
debbie.wiechardt