IRMI Launches New Residential Construction Risk and Insurance Seminar Series

Release Date: February 22, 2006
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DALLAS—In response to tremendous risk and insurance challenges that have confronted residential contractors and developers in recent years, International Risk Management Institute, Inc. (IRMI), has launched a new seminar series: Residential Construction Risk and Insurance 2006: Advanced Strategies for Residential Developers and Contractors. By explaining risk management best practices, discussing the coverage variations in the marketplace, and detailing the ins and outs of wrap-ups and warranty programs, this seminar will equip developers, contractors and their insurance agents, brokers, and underwriters to survive and prosper in the residential sector.

The seminars will be held at hotels near major airports in the following cities: Las Vegas on April 26-27, Orlando on May 2-3, and Dallas on May 17-18.

The seminars will be presented by two industry experts, Jeffrey D. Masters and Michael J. O'Neill. Jeffrey D. Masters is a partner in the Litigation Department and cochair of the Development Risk Management Practice Group at Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP. Mr. Masters represents developers, home builders, and lenders in complex insurance coverage, construction defect, and real estate litigation matters. Michael J. O’Neill, CPCU, ARM, has been involved in the construction insurance industry for more than 30 years. He is executive vice president of American Contractors Insurance Group and a frequent speaker for construction industry trade associations.

The registration fee is $697, with substantial discounts for groups. For more information on Residential Construction Risk and Insurance 2006, go to www.IRMI.com/seminars/Residential or call (800) 827–4242 and ask for the Seminar Coordinator.