2025 IRMI Construction Risk Conference (CRC)
JW Marriott Indianapolis10 S West Street, Indianapolis, IN
The IRMI Construction Risk Conference (CRC) is a can’t-miss experience! The conference features top-tier speakers focusing on innovative technology, fresh construction risk and insurance content, and excellent networking opportunities. You’ll take away practical tips and future-looking strategies for proactively controlling risks, mitigating losses, negotiating equitable insurance and contract terms, and managing claims.
IRMI Bootcamp: Contractual Risk Transfer and Insurance Coverage Class
Nov. 17 – 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM EST
Tracy Alan Saxe, Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C.
Theresa A. Guertin, Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C.
FOR THOSE NEW TO THE CONSTRUCTION OR INSURANCE INDUSTRIES (LESS THAN 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE).Designed for those with 3 years or less of construction risk management experience, this program offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced construction risk professionals and develop relationships with leaders in the industry, as well as your peers. You will spend 3 days immersed in learning fundamental concepts in construction operations, risk assessment, contractual risk transfer, safety, construction insurance, and claims. In this interactive curriculum, a team of experienced construction risk management professionals will share their knowledge and provide guidance as you apply what you are learning to real-world exercises and case studies
Shared Risk, Shared Reward: Successful Risk Management for Construction Joint Ventures
Nov. 17, 2025 – 1:00 PM – 2:00, session repeat 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Will Bennett, Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C.
Emily Glanz, Cottingham & Butler
Kevin McKeon, Wagman
Joint Ventures are mysterious for contractors and designers who haven’t undertaken them. We will de-mystify Joint Ventures and the insurance risks associated with them, by orienting the audience to common JV jargon, structures, and key issues. We will then review unique considerations that go into managing risk for JVs, focusing on insurance and contract elements that are unique to JV pursuits. Finally, we will work through one or more interactive claim examples that illustrate the importance of addressing the issues discussed during the first two sections of the session.
Fires, Storms and Coverage Forms
Nov. 18 – 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EST
Cheryl L. Kozdrey, Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C.
Matthew Tahbaz, Marsh McLennan
Rhonda Mosley, Lennar
This session will focus on construction risk management in light of trending property claims and natural disaster risks. It will include discussion surrounding the types of damages, coverage disputes, valuation issues, and claims management strategies general contractors and owners can employ to protect their bottom line and financial stability.
SNAP TALK: Quick Tips for Maximizing Additional Insured Coverage
Nov. 18 – 1:50 PM – 2:05 PM EST
Jeffrey J. Vita, Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C.
Often, opportunities to transfer risk via additional insured coverage are lost due to lack of pursuit or lack of understanding the law. For those entities entering contracts requiring the other party to provide additional insured(AI) coverage, that is the first place to look when a claim comes in. Otherwise, upstream parties are forced to utilize their corporate liability program to defend the claim. This unnecessarily results in additional loss history on the corporate program which will cause premiums to increase at renewal. Taking a few moments to understand certain basic tips will prevent parties from leaving money on the table.
Mastering Wrap-Up Placements for Large Projects
Nov. 19 – 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM EST
Theresa A. Guertin, Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C.
Soledad Torres, MWH Constructors
Large-scale construction projects present significant challenges with regards to ensuring proper insurance coverages. For example, aligning the start and end dates of completed operations coverage through multiple excess layers and ensuring policies align with intent for reinstatement of limits are two issues that require attention from the project sponsor and their advisors. This session will address strategies for structuring, negotiating, and managing insurance for large construction projects to mitigate risk and drive successful outcomes. We will examine the benefits and potential risks of wrap-ups on projects of this scope and provide clarity on the best use cases for both owner and contractor controlled wrap-ups. Common pitfalls, legal and regulatory requirements, and partner selection will also be addressed.