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  • Marsh Appoints Vincent C. Marrot Global Leader, Energy Engineering and Leader of Construction Engineering in International Division

    New York,  January 12, 2012 — Marsh announced the appointment of Vincent C. Marrot as Global Leader, Energy Engineering and Leader of Construction Engineering in Marsh’s International Division. In this newly created position, Mr. Marrot will be responsible for delivering Marsh’s risk engineering prodVincent Marrotucts and services on a globally consistent basis for Marsh’s Energy Practice and for Marsh’s Construction Practice outside of North America. Mr. Marrot brings to Marsh 20 years of engineering experience, including the last 12 years as an insurance loss adjuster. Mr. Marrot joins Marsh from AquaTerra Adjusters, a division of Cunningham Lindsey International, where he was a senior vice president. “In the aftermath of a number of large losses in the energy and construction sectors, our clients are focusing more…
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  • New Report from IBHS Evaluates Building Codes in 18 Coastal States

    Tampa, Fla. (January 9, 2012) – The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) released a new report which provides an analysis of residential building codes in the 18 hurricane-prone coastal states along the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Coast.  Building codes are intended to increase the safety and integrity of structures, thereby reducing deaths, injuries and property damage from hurricanes and a wide range of other hazards. “Rating the States: An Assessment of Residential Building Codes and Enforcement Systems for Life Safety and Property Protection in Hurricane Prone Regions” is the first of its kind, state-by-state assessment of individual state performance in developing and promulgating a residential building code system, which uses modern building codes, coupled with strong enforcement related activities to…
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  • Granite Construction Receives 2011 Gary E. Bird Horizon for Lean Construction

    Company honored for risk management techniques
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    State of the Industry: 2012 Insurance Industry Outlook

    2011 IRMI Construction Risk Conference insights provide risk management best practices.
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    Understanding General Liability Insurance for Contractors

    What contractors need to know about CGL coverage & variations
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    Do You Need Professional Liability?

    Evaluating contractor exposure under design-build & management delivery models
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    IRMI Awards Construction Industry Best Practices

    On November 13-17, the most renowned risk management experts in the country will gather in San Diego for the 31st Annual Construction Risk Conference by IRMI.
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    Combat Information Overflow

    Reduce construction risks with online project collaboration software.
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    Healthcare Costs on the Rise

    Address employee needs with new, cost-effective benefit options.
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    Commercial Insurance Marketplace: What to Expect in 2009

    Currently, the United States is suffering through what some say is the most challenging economy since the Great Depression.
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    How the Additional Insured Clause Puts Contractors at Increased Risk

    Discover how the “additional insured” clause puts contractors at increased risk, and learn about commonly used endorsements.
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    Assembling a Professional Advisory Team, Part Two

    Why You Need a Construction-Specific Insurance Agent Editor’s Note: This is the second in a three-part series that examines the profile of a successful contracting firm’s professional support team, including the surety agent, insurance agent and CPA.
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